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Around Town PICNIC IN THE PARK: Iola’s Sunrise Fellowship will hold a Picnic in the Park at Ingval Olson Park on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m. to celebrate its first anniversary. Worship will follow breakfast at 9 a.m. All are welcome. MELT & FLOAT: Experience relaxation with a self-massage night using the MELT Method […]
The Iola Winter Sports Club will soon welcome runners, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts to two exciting events set to highlight the fall season on its scenic ski trails. The first, the “Under the Lights Trail Run,” will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. on the club’s illuminated trails. Just weeks later, the […]
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, members and guests of the Iola Historical Society will gather at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, Iola, for an engaging evening that will be highlighted by a much-anticipated program. As the clock strikes 7 p.m., Norway tour participants will share their experiences and impressions, inviting the community to vicariously enjoy […]
Around Town OPEN HOUSE: The Iola-Scandinavia Middle/High School will have a ribbon cutting for the Capital Referendum Project on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 5:30 p.m. It will be followed by an open house there and at the elementary school. FUNDRAISER: The Iola-Scandinavia HIGH School volleyball team is selling cookie dough as a fundraiser to offset […]
Around Town STORYWALK: Celebrate the end of summer with a visit to the StoryWalk® in Jorgens Park Preserve! Now on the StoryWalk® is “How the Dinosaurs Went Extinct: A Safety Guide” by Ame Dyckman with illustrations by Jennifer Harney, a hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs. This story will be available to […]
Around Town BABA SEMI-FINALS: The Scandinavia Vikings will travel to Clintonville’s Don Jirschele Stadium for a 1:30 p.m. game. Admission is $5. Good luck, Vikings! GAME DAY: Firebirds host Wittenberg Green in games at Thunderbird Field on Saturday, Aug. 23. The Junior Pee Wee game starts at 10 a.m. and the Pee Wee at 11:30 […]
Around Town WATER HOOKUP SURVEY RESULTS: The Village of Iola’s water hook-up surveys were sent to the Birch, Sunset, and Golf Drive subdivision. The results were two yes and 21 no. No further action will be taken regarding the hook-up request. STREET SIGNS: The Village of Iola is compiling an inventory of faded street signs […]
The Iola Village Board met on July 8 in the Community Room of Iola Village Hall, 180 South Main Street, where trustees approved a new zoning map, authorized a $200,000 line of credit, and voted to discontinue local administration of the Community Development Block Grant Housing Program. The meeting, led by Village President Jennifer Schustek, […]
Around Town CAR SHOW UPDATE: Attendance was slightly up from last year, totaling 123,000. Improvements included (among other things) new shower buildings and widened roadways. CORN ROAST: A total of 1,113 ears of corn were consumed at this year’s Scandinavia Corn Roast. OPEN HOUSE: The Iola-Scandinavia School District will have an open house on Wednesday, […]
