Iola Lions promote Diabetes Alert Day

On March 23, Iola Lions will be handing out Diabetes Awareness brochures while bagging groceries at Iola Sentry Foods. According to the CDC, almost 29.1 million people in the United States have diabetes, or 9.3 percent of the population. While an estimated 21 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, one-fourth are unaware they have the disease. […]

Betty J. Boehme obituary

Betty J. Boehme May 24, 1931 – March 3, 2022 Betty J. Boehme, 90, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Primrose Retirement Community on Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, on May 24, 1931, to the late Milo and Grace (nee: Greina) Anderson. Betty’s family moved to Racine when she […]

Iola’s Kristian Welch gets tender from Baltimore Ravens

Iola’s Kristian Welch was among The Ravens tendered six exclusive rights free agents tenders on March 9 as part of a flurry of transactions. Baltimore extended tenders to the following six players: C Trystan Colon, QB Tyler Huntley, LS Nick Moore, S Geno Stone, LB Kristian Welch, and RB Ty’Son Williams. Welch played in 16 […]

Donna J. Reierson obituary

Donna J. Reierson September 28, 1933 – March 10, 2022 Donna left her earthly body the morning of March 10, 2022, to fly with the angels, free of the pain and failings of her body. She was born on Sept. 28, 1933, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, daughter of Edwin and Vida (Peterson) Snyder. She was the […]

Village of Iola Board March 14 agenda

The Village of Iola Board will meet on Monday, March 14, at 5 p.m. in the Iola Community Center Senior Room. Agenda 1) Call to Order and Open Meeting Statement by President 2) Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance 3) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: Feb. 14, Board Meeting, Feb 21. Finance Committee, Feb. […]

I-S School Board March 14 agenda

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will meet on Monday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in Iola Elementary School’s library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of the official notice.  Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of agenda                                                                                                           Public input/comments – Members of the public must register by […]

Carol Sue (Lange) Schultz obituary

Carol Sue (Lange) Schultz July 22, 1928 – March 7, 2022 Carol Sue Schultz (93) of Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, died peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s (Mary Jo (Jack) Lashua) home in Iola, Wisconsin, on March 7, 2022. Carol was born July 22, 1928 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, to Leila (Rhadans) and Rudolph Lange. She […]

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Do you have any unwanted camping gear? Girl Scout Troop 6290 out of Iola will give your items a second life! Asking for our community’s help to fulfill our troops need for camping equipment and gear. We are starting from scratch and any donations will be greatly appreciated. To schedule a drop off or pick […]

Town of Helvetia Board March 7 minutes

The regular meeting of the Town of Helvetia Board was held at the Town Hall, and was called to order by Chairman Calvin Preuss at 7 p.m. All Town board members were present, three3 town residents were present. The Board cited the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Clerk […]