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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 […]
Arthur James Wendorf December 12, 1939 – April 21, 2021 Arthur James Wendorf, age 82, of Rosholt, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He was born on December 12th, 1939 to the late Arthur & Bernadine (Druar) Wendorf. Arthur married Sandra Strike on June 22, 1963, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Galloway, Wisconsin. […]
By Iola-Scandinavia School District Christoper and wife Nicole have two children: Jack 18 and Jaxon 11. They have a dog named Sophie. Christopher graduated from Onalaska High School. He attended Troy University earning a B.S. in Social Science and UW-SP earning a B.S. in Broad Field Social Science. Christopher chose to work in a school […]
Thirty-five high-achieving University of Wisconsin Oshkosh seniors who exemplify top academic and leadership qualities and a deep commitment to serving others have earned recognition as recipients of the 2021 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. The criteria for this award include academic performance, University-related service and community involvement. Among them is Erin Thompson, a double major in […]
The Iola Historical Society will hold board and membership meetings on Monday, April 26, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street. It has been announced that the Memorial Day Pork Roast t salute military veterans has been cancelled. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. It will be followed with the membership meeting at 6:30 […]
The Town of Iola Board will meet on Monday, April 26, at 6 p.m. in the town hall for its Annual Meeting and regular monthly meeting. Annual Meeting Agenda Call to Order Review of 2020 Annual Meeting Minutes Review of 2020 Revenues and Expenses Designation of Town’s Bank Designation of Town Attorney Designation of Town’s […]
