‘We Gotta Get Out of This Place’ a walk down Memory Lane
Heartstrings – After Jim Hotvedt left the band around 1974, we were finally “Heartstrings” with Dave Olson on drums and Pat Houlihan on vocals.
Local job opportunities
The following businesses have job opportunities in the greater Iola-Scandinavia area. Schmidt’s Corners, bartender, $10/hour, N10023 County Road J, Iola. Northland Spots Bar and Grill, part-time cook/bartender. Must be able to work every other weekend.
Around Town news items
Mark your calendars! Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Rummage Sale, May 19-20 7 a.m.-5 p.m., May 21 7 a.m.-noon. LittleWolf Gallery business hours update: It’s an Art and Birthday Week for LittleWolf Gallery! Donovan is turning older, wiser, and better looking. It will be closed on Thursday, Cinco de Mayo, for a field Trip to Leigh […]
The Millstone and Iola Mills sold
Tom and Melody Fucik have reported the sale of the historical Iola Mills and the Millstone restaurant on Tuesday, May 3. This post appeared on The Millstone of Iola Facebook page. After a few ‘covid interrupted’ years, we have finally found investors who will take over the Mill property beginning in November. Yesterday Melody and […]
NEST Senior Living acquires Living Oaks / The Willows
A May 2 story in the Waupaca County Post indicates that Iola’s Living Oaks / The Willows has been sold to NEST Senior Living. That story is available here. The new firm is owned by Krista and Jim Mendyke, whose photo from Krista’s LinkedIn page appears with this article. Brandi Jorgensen will stay on as […]
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Roger Duane Melum obituary
Roger Duane Melum May 15, 1936 – April 28, 2022 Roger Duane Melum, age 85, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. He was born on May 15, 1936, son of the late Irving and Alma (Rivrud) Melum. He married Angeline Nowak on Oct 15, 1960. She preceded him in death on […]
Marlene J. Reek obituary
Marlene J. Reek August 10, 1934 – April 26, 2022 Marlene J. Reek, age 87, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. She was born on Aug. 10, 1934, in Nebraska, daughter of the late John and Helen Riley. On April 14, 1962, she married William Reek in […]
Tappa wins silver at DECA Nationals
Congratulations to Will Tappa of Iola-Scandinavia High School, who earned silver ribbon international finalist recognition for his performance at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Will finished in the top 10 among 150 competitors from around the country in the marketing exam. It is believed he is the first I-S student to […]
Around Town news tidbits
A Brat & Bake Sale sponsored by Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Outreach Committee, will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Iola Sentry Foods. A Meat Raffle will be conducted on Sunday, May 29, at Northland Sports Bar and Grill, 1-2:30 p.m. A watercolor class instructed by Carolyn Rosenberger will […]
