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Robert L. Rollyson June 29, 1931 – September 26, 2020 Robert L. Rollyson, 89, of Iola, passed away on Saturday Sept. 26, 2020. He was born on June 29, 1931, to Blaine and Madge (Hornor) Rollyson in Roanoke, West Virginia. On Aug. 9, 1958, he married Charlene Jones. Bob was in the US Coast Guard, […]
The Town of Iola Board will meet on Monday, Sept. 28, in the town hall at 6 p.m. Agenda Plan Commission Meeting: Brining Zone Map Amendment Regular Monthly Meeting Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting Public Comments Old Business […]
Historic Iola, Kansas, Baseball Team memorabilia featured in auction The Iola Old Car Show, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is finding creative ways to recoup the lost revenue of their cancelled car show. Now open for bidding, Iola Car Show is hosting an online auction to raise funds! This online auction will be open until […]
Dorothy Irene (Dahlen) Larson August 6, 1927 – September 23, 2020 Dorothy Irene (Dahlen) Larson, from Rosholt, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on Sept. 23, 2020. She was 93 years old. Dorothy was born on Aug. 6, 1927, on the family farmstead, “the farm,” in the township of Alban, Wisconsin, to Fred and Inga Dahlen, who […]
Voters to decide on Nov. 3 By Iola-Scandinavia School District The Iola-Scandinavia School District has been operating on very thin margins for several years with very little left to trim from the budget without impacting how we provide instruction to our students. The Wisconsin state legislature provides districts the tool of referenda to give local […]
The Iola Historical Society will meet on Monday, Sept. 28, in the Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. Norman Mortenson will present a vintage player piano musical recital. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. The membership meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m. Items on the agenda include: Past year was like no other Some […]
Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes […]
For the November 3, 2020, Presidential Election, we will offer In-Person Absentee Voting October 20 – November 1 (no voter registration on October 31 or November 1, though, per state law). Looking for a sample ballot? The offices and candidates on the ballot for your address will be listed at My Vote WI . You will need to present ID to receive an […]
A special board meeting of the Iola Village Board Personnel Committee will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 5 p.m. at the Iola Community Center and online. The only item on the agenda is Replacement of Police Chief. Chief Bob Prahl has announced his retirement. This meeting and all other meetings of the Village […]
The Iola Lions and American Red Cross will co-sponsor a Blood Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 12-5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. “There is a huge demand for blood right now, according to Red Cross,” said Blood Drive Coordinator Lion Sandi Moore. The need for blood has not ended due to […]
