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By Iola-Scandinavia School District Amy is married to her husband, Brent. They have three grown daughters named Emily, Maria, and Abby. Two of their daughters are married, and Amy has two granddaughters aged 10 and 8. Amy has four siblings, two brothers and two sisters. Amy graduated from Oshkosh West High School. She attended Calvin […]
Steve Fleckenstein wasn’t just a terrific football coach, he was a terrific person who truly cared about you especially if you were a student, a friend or a neighbor. It wasn’t often that you’d encounter him without his broad smile. Visitation will be on Friday, April 30, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & […]
By John Bertelson, IHS Secretary Cliff opened the Iola Historical Society membership meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:31 p.m. Seventeen people were present. Sharon Peterson motioned to accept the October 2020 meeting minutes, Sarah Abramson second, passed. Tom gave the financial report, covering the same items as in the board meeting. Sue Halverson […]
The quarterly board meeting for the Lake Iola Lake District was held on Tuesday, April 27. The board approved a budget of $63,461 for the 2021-22 fiscal year, which is supported by a 2021 tax levy of $43,652. Lyle Nauman’s three-year term as a board commissioner is up for election this year, and the board […]
By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Congratulations to our 2020 Chamber awards nominees! We have some excellent people and businesses in our community! Chamber members have voted and a presentations ceremony date and location will be announced for later in May or June. Person of the Year Award nominees: ___ Phil Johnsrud ___ Betty and Jack […]
Cheryl Lynn Diestler March 14, 1960 – April 25, 2021 Cheryl Lynn Diestler, age 61, of Iola, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was born on March 14, 1960 in Illinois. On June 17, 1978 she married Ronald Diestler in Iola. Cheryl enjoyed shooting pool, golfing, watching TV, working at home and especially […]
Middleton, WI — Joan Ellis Beglinger announces she is running for governor of Wisconsin as an Independent candidate in 2022. A registered nurse and hospital administrator, currently retired, Beglinger attributed her decision to run to her belief that “we are a country in serious decline. Changes have been subtle over decades, and many of us […]
Steve “Coach” Fleckenstein October 21, 1931 – April 24, 2021 Steve Fleckenstein, 89, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away at home on April 24, 2021. Born in Milwaukee on Oct. 21, 1931, he is the son of the late Stephan and Katherine Fleckenstein. Steve graduated from Custer High School in January of 1950 and later attended […]
Esther Marjorie Wilhelm May 27, 1920 – April 23, 2021 Esther Marjorie Wilhelm, age 100, of Iola passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at the Manawa Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for a short time. Esther was born May 27, 1920 in the town of Lessor, Shawano Count,y Wisconsin, the daughter of […]
Kristine Jean Grimm June 30, 1968 – April 20, 2021 Kristine Jean Grimm, age 52, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born on June 30, 1968 in Clintonville to James and Nancy (Dahl) Grimm. In 1997 Kristine married Mark Thoe at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca. Kristine worked in […]
