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Dona May Gjertson May 7, 1924 – December 4, 2021 Dona May Gjertson, age 97, of Iola, Wisconsin, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Wells Nature View Assisted Living in Marshfield, Wisconsin, while under the care of Heartland Hospice. Dona was born on May 7, 1924, in the Town St. Lawrence, daughter of the late […]
The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Helvetia Board will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, at the town hall. Agenda Call meeting to order Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the Minutes of the Nov. 1 meeting Approval of town bills Treasurer’s Report Roads – Culver on Lutz Road, homeowner was billed […]
Gwendolyn Kay Gauerke March 21, 1964 – November 26, 2021 Gwendolyn Kay Gauerke, 57, of Iola, Wisconsin,with family by her side, entered the loving arms of her Savior on Nov. 26, 2021, after a courageous battle with ALS. Gwen was born on March 21, 1964, in Iola, to Thomas and Ann (Sorenson) Hoyord. She was […]
PRESS RELEASE State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) authored Assembly Bill 314, which was recently signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 92. This bill creates a joint agricultural and agribusiness export initiative. “Agriculture is a key driver of economic growth and contributes over $100 billion annually to our state’s economy,” said […]
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive in Iola on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from noon to 5 p.m. Masks are required. It will be held at the I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center, 445 South Jackson Street. The Blood Drive is co-sponsored by the Iola Lions. The need for blood is great. All donors […]
The Scandinavia Town Board met on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and via web conference. Public in attendance was Trey Foerster. Frank Bauer made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Bryan Fuhs. Motion carried Frank Bauer made a motion to accept Clerk’s minutes. Motion was seconded by Bryan […]
The Town of Scandinavia Board will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of the Agenda Clerk’s Minutes Treasurer’s Report Planning Commission Report Road Issues Old Business Ron Gavin Junk/Salvage Yard Wisconsin DOT Proposed Hwy 49 project has been scheduled for 2022 Humane Officer Scandinavia Firetruck […]
The Chester L. Krause Legacy Park is slated for completion in the Fall of 2022 and donations are now being solicited. “This is a great way to give tribute to a man who gave so much in so many ways to the people and communities of Iola-Scandinavia and beyond,” stated Trey Foerster, former publisher of […]
Below is an update on what the Iola Historical has been doing over the past several months. Both the 1912 Sears car and the Bestul car were shown in the building at the Car Show this year. Limestone fines for our new pathways have been obtained. Young Historian membership category for those who are high […]
PRESS RELEASE State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Rep. Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) authored a bill that was signed into law, which adds information related to the state’s Safe Haven law to high school health classes. Wisconsin’s Safe Haven law allows parents to safely relinquish their newborn children to police officers, emergency responders or hospitals without […]
