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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 […]
Janice Poulin Buffo December 13, 1926 – September 14, 2020 “You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your Mountain is waiting, So … get on your way! Dr. Seuss, “The Places You’ll Go” I’m off on my next adventure, but what a wonderful life I’ve had! I, Janice Poulin Buffo, was born Dec. 13, 1926, […]
The monthly Village of Iola Board meeting was held Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 at 6 p.m. via GoToMeeting and in person, by special accommodations. President Joel Edler called the regular monthly meeting of the Iola Village Board of Trustees to order. Edler made the open meeting statement that this meeting and all other meetings of […]
A Drive Through Fire Extinguisher Inspection is being sponsored by the Iola Fire and Ambulance on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Have your fire extinguisher inspected and checked safe and easily. You will not need to get out of your vehicle $6 per extinguisher (plus any costs for refill or testing). The station is […]
