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Janet L. Lehrer February 7, 1942 – November 26, 2021 Janet L. Lehrer, age 79, of Iola, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born on February 7, 1942, in to Clintonville, Wisconsin, Lee and Lavina (Daniels) Shingler. Janet was in the Sisters of Franciscan Convent in Manitowoc for 15 years. She later […]
The Town of Iola Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, in the town hall. Agenda Special Meetings Budget Hearing Special Meeting: Adopt the 2021 Town Tax Levy Regular Monthly Meeting Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous […]
Merlin J. Mayer April 22, 12925 – November 22, 2021 Merlin J. Mayer, 96, Iola, WI passed away Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born on April 22, 1925, in Lomira, Wisconsin, to John and Loretta (Ries) Mayer. Merlin was trained to be a Journeyman meat cutter and opened his own business, Mayer’s Meat Market […]
James (Jim) Helgeson June 6, 1941 – April 2, 2021 James (Jim) Helgeson passed away peacefully, as he lived his life, on April 2, 2021, in his wife’s Marcia’s arms with the family by his side at the Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Friday, Nov. […]
Historic Iola Marker #19 was unveiled on Saturday, Nov. 20, on the Iola Historical Society campus on Depot Street. The marker cites “One-Room Rural Schoolhouses – 1850s-1960s”. The marker reads: The establishment of rural schools in Waupaca County, primarily one-room frame structures, dates from the 1850s; the last of the nearly 130 that once served […]
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, four town residents were in attendance. The Board cited the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by […]
Notice of Public Budget Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Helvetia Town Hall located at E2544 County Road GG, Iola, WI 54945, a PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed budget of the Town of Helvetia, Waupaca County, will be held. The proposed budget in detail is […]
The Iola Lions will hold their annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4. Please note, this year’s parade will have a new start time – 4:30 p.m. Kids, come see Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Iola Historical Society’s Machine Shed building after the parade. While parents are welcome to take photos, for health safety […]
The 3rd Annual Yuletide Trail will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4, in downtown Waupaca. The Waupaca Area Arts & Culture Network, comprised of businesses and local organizations, created the Christmas event to bring a unique holiday celebration to Waupaca. The main activities of the Yuletide Trail will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
In a Nov. 16, 2021, story by Ben Jones, Iola’s Crystal Café is spotlighted. “Crystal Cafe, a delicious fixture in this little town, serves up some of the best pies in the state. The cafe’s pies have won many awards and won over scores of customers and when you sample one of their made-from-scratch creations […]
