Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Erin Bonikowske

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Erin Bonikowske is married to her husband, Nathan. They have two children, McKenzie and Abi. Erin has a brother and a sister that she calls her best friends. Erin graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School. She attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire with a degree in Elementary Education. She […]

Beacom named to spring and at-large Badger Academic All-Big Ten Team

MADISON, Wis. — A bright highlight at the end of challenging school year, an impressive 183 student-athletes from the University of Wisconsin spring and at-large sports teams were named to the 2020-21 Academic All-Big Ten team. For Women’s Track & Field, Iola’s Jada Beacom, a Health Promotion & Healthy Equity and Communications Arts major, was among […]

Variance sought for Sunset Drive property

The Village of Iola Variance Commission will meet at 5:45 p.m. on Monday, June 14, to hear a request for a variance in the Senior Room at the Iola Community Center. Agenda Roll Call Reconvene variance to Sunset Drive. Surveyor recommends: A 4-foot setback from the south property line and a 35-foot setback from the […]

Lake Iola electrofishing results

By Lake Iola Lake District I got a report from Jason Breeggemann today on the electrofishing results from yesterday. This is what he wrote: “We were able to complete our electrofishing survey last night. Results of the survey last night showed Iola Lake has healthy bluegill and bass populations. We caught good numbers of 6-8 […]

Mary Lou Moriarity obituary

Mary Lou Moriarity July 23, 1948 – May 19, 2021 Mary Lou Moriarity age 72, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.  She was born on July 23, 1948, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin to Carl and Lucille Woodrich. Mary Lou is survived by her husband Tom Moriarity of Iola along with other relatives […]

Iola blood drive May 26

A blood drive is scheduled for on Wednesday, May 26, from noon–5 p.m. at the Iola Community Fitness & Aquatic Center. It is sponsored by the Iola Lions and American Red Cross. Please make a reservation ahead of time. Due to Covid-19, walk-ins might not be accommodated. To make an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org or […]

Investing in Wisconsin’s tourism industry

Press Release State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) is proud to have joined her Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) colleagues in voting to invest in tourism, Wisconsin’s third largest industry. “Although the Department of Tourism is a relatively small department, the tourism industry supports over 200,000 jobs in our local communities and has an over $2 […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Sam Bertsch

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Sam Bertsch is married to his wife, Kristen. They have two children, Lucy and Ryan. Lucy has a bunch of fish and they will be getting a dog in July. Sam has three siblings. Sam graduated from Edgerton High School in 1994. He has a Bachelors from University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. […]

Iola Historical Society to meet May 24

The Iola Historical will have business and membership meeting son Monday, May 24, at the society’s Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street. The board meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. and the membership meetings begins at 6:30 p.m. The program for the membership meeting includes Charlie Thompson and Jim Wasrud recounting “their stories” of serving in the […]