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Weave a basket with Cherokee wheels. One step at a time, you will learn material preparation, measuring, marking, upstaking, start-stop weaving, simple rims, Cherokee wheels and lashing. The class will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12, starting at 9 a.m. at Lessons from the Art in Iola. Cost is $30. A new basket class will […]
A blood drive will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center from noon to 5 p.m. The blood drive is locally spo0nsored by the Iola Lions Club. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-733-2767 or visiting redcrossblood.org. The Rapid-Pass online health history can be filled out at redcrossblood.org/rapidtest. Additional […]
The recent 2021 Iola Historical Society’s Taste of Norway Oct. 2 event attracted an estimated 500 people. Revenues were $1,057 for sales, $130 for 50:50 split from the Iola Lion’s Club, $1,379 from the raffle, $389 cash donations, and $20 from book sales. The pedestrian flow in the machine shed was a little congested, as […]
Courtesy Iola-Scandinavia School District Recent funding projects by the Thunderbird Booster Club have totaled $10,262. These projects include: Hudl contribution $2,000, cross country & track tent/canopy (with I-S logo) $2,378, Pep Band t-shirts $584.13, ISFAC Anniversary Breakfast & Support $400, 3D printer for Middle School/High School art student $2,000, DECA: $800, and Spanish Trip $2,100. […]
The regular monthly meeting for the Town of Harrison was held at Northland Church on Monday, Jan. 10. Chairman Dean Lashua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were Lee Halverson, Ted Peotter, Joanne Peotter, Bret Landsverk, Angie Landsverk, Brandon Schuester, Mike Schultz, John Phillips, Jon Ann Kasson, and Fran […]
The regular monthly meeting for the Town of Harrison was held on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at Northland Church. Chairman Dean Lashua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were Diane Troast, Bob Opperman, Brandon Schuester, Jon Ann Kasson, Mike Schultz, John Phillips, and Fran Moen. The Clerk’s minutes from […]
“High School Musical” will be presented at Iola-Scandinavia High School Auditorium Feb. 18-20. Email: ishsmusicals@gmail.com to request your tickets. Please indicate how many tickets you want and for which performance: Friday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m.; or Sunday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m. You can pay for your ticket at the time […]
The Town of Iola Board will meet on Monday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. 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 Business: Cemetery, 2022 Tractor rental/mowing, 2021 Revenue and Expenses […]
Lois A. Webie January 19, 1940 – January 25, 2022 Lois A. Webie, age 82, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. She was born on Jan. 19, 1940, in Iola, Wisconsin, to Alvin and Esther (Gregerson) Melby. On April 22, 1961, she married Jack Webie at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church. Lois […]
BY SARAH THIEL, District Business Manager Beginning in March 2020 school districts received federal funds to help meet the increased needs of students resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding has been awarded in three separate rounds and is available to use through September 2024. When deciding how to invest the one-time federal funds, the […]
