IHS to hear about 50 years of car show

The Iola Historical Society will hear about 50 years of the Iola Car Show at its membership meeting on Monday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. The society meets at the Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street, Iola. Prior to the membership meeting, the board meets at 5:30 p.m. Business items include finalizing the Memorial Day […]

Iola-Scandinavia news items

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia will be facing a $50,000-$75,000 deficit for the 2022-23 year, it was reported at the April 11 school board meeting. Sunday, May 1st is the “WORS Iola Bump and Jump” hosted by Trek. There are many categories, including a “try it out” option. Register online at https://www.bikereg.com/iola-bump-and-jump On Saturday, April […]

Books sought for classroom

Teacher Brooklyn Podgorny is looking for these books for use in her classroom. You can drop them off at the Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School. Black Lagoon Frog and Toad Magic Tree House Cam Jansen A to Z Mysteries Calendar Mysteries Henry and Mudge Junie B. Jones Box Car Children Mr. Weird School Mr. Weirdest School The […]

Town of Iola April 25 Board meeting agenda

The Town of Iola will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 25, at in the town hall. It will follow immediately after the Annual Meeting. Agenda Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting Public Comments Old Business New […]

Town of Iola Annual Meeting April 25

The Town of Iola will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, April 25, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Agenda Call to Order Review of 2021 Annual Meeting Minutes Review of 2021 Revenues and Expenses Designation of Town’s Bank Designation of Town Attorney Designation of Town’s newspaper Approval to allow the Town Board to […]

Iola’s Welch signed by Ravens

The Ravens also signed four exclusive rights free agents Monday as the voluntary offseason program began. Quarterback Tyler Huntley, center Trystan Colon, linebacker Kristian Welch and long snapper Nick Moore are now under contract. Huntley made four starts last season in relief of Lamar Jackson and showed he’s capable of winning if called upon. Huntley […]

Northland Post Office

The U.S. Post Office in Northland, Wisconsin. In the foreground is Ole Langdok, a mail carrier who used a sleigh for winter deliveries. The building may have been Alice Anderson’s house. The photo was posted on a Facebook page. Lee Haleverson wrote From information in the Iola Historical files I found the followinginformation.  Ole Langdok […]

Town of Harrison Board April 11 minutes

The regular monthly meeting for the Town of Harrison was held on Monday, April 11, at Northland Church. Chairman Dean Lashua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  Present at the meeting were Rose Troast, Brandon Schuester, John Phillips, Mike Schultz, Jon Ann Kasson and Fran Moen. The Clerk’s minutes from the previous meeting […]

Dorothy Anna Kernen obituary

Dorothy Anna Kernen January 5, 1925 – April 10, 2022 Dorothy Anna Kernen, age 97, of Tigerton, Wisconsin, passed away on the evening of April 10th 2022 at the Homme Home in Wittenberg. Dorothy Anna Kernen was born January 5, 1925, in the Town of Harrison to the late Arthur and Edith (Helgeson) Gutho. On April 21, […]

Sen. Ballweg reviews wins for agriculture

By State Sen. Joan Ballweg Even under divided government, the Wisconsin Legislature and my office were successful in accomplishing a lot of great things for our state this session. I am introducing a new series of columns, which will take a deeper dive into issues we addressed in sectors ranging from agriculture to health to […]