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Roger Duane Melum May 15, 1936 – April 28, 2022 Roger Duane Melum, age 85, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. He was born on May 15, 1936, son of the late Irving and Alma (Rivrud) Melum. He married Angeline Nowak on Oct 15, 1960. She preceded him in death on […]
Marlene J. Reek August 10, 1934 – April 26, 2022 Marlene J. Reek, age 87, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. She was born on Aug. 10, 1934, in Nebraska, daughter of the late John and Helen Riley. On April 14, 1962, she married William Reek in […]
Congratulations to Will Tappa of Iola-Scandinavia High School, who earned silver ribbon international finalist recognition for his performance at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Will finished in the top 10 among 150 competitors from around the country in the marketing exam. It is believed he is the first I-S student to […]
A Brat & Bake Sale sponsored by Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Outreach Committee, will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Iola Sentry Foods. A Meat Raffle will be conducted on Sunday, May 29, at Northland Sports Bar and Grill, 1-2:30 p.m. A watercolor class instructed by Carolyn Rosenberger will […]
The Crystal Café of Iola will be offering menus for Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and Syttende Mail (May 17). For Cinco de Mayo, the menu will, offer a taco salad loaded with nachos and $1 Margaritas. The day is an annual celebration which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at […]
The Scandinavia Public Library invites all crafters to Crafting Bee! This informal group is designed for hand crafters of all types to work in an atmosphere of creativity and mutual support. Assistance is available for a wide variety of crafts as well So, whether you knit, crochet, cross stitch, quilt, bead, draw, or scrap, and […]
Parker Prahl of Iola-Scandinavia High School was honored at the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-State Banquet this past week as one of 11 Division 4 boys to receive the WBCA All-State basketball award on. He was one of only 15 total boys from Wisconsin to earn the WBCA All-State Academic award! Parker was the only […]
Miss Benson’s Beetle will be the book choice for the May reading for the Scandinavia Public Library’s book group. Join Librarian Sue Vater-Olsen to discuss Rachel Joyce’s novel Miss Benson’s Beetle. “It is 1950. London is still reeling from World War II, and Margery Benson–a sensible schoolmarm and lonely spinster–is just trying to get through […]
The Silver Lake Management Committee of the Village of Scandinavia will meet on Wednesday, April 27, at 6 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Introductions Approve Agenda Silver Lake Planning Meeting 2 with Tim Hoyman from Onterra Upcoming Meetings Next Committee Meeting May 17 at 6:30 p.m.: Approve Jan. 18, April 13, and April […]
