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The Iola Conservation club invites everyone interested in hunting and recreational shooting, archery, and firearms safety, to enroll in a Wisconsin Hunter education course. Classes will cover responsibilities of hunters, firearms safety in the home and afield, knowledge of firearms and hunting equipment, tree stand safety, wildlife identification and management, marksmanship and outdoor skills. The […]
By State Sen. Joan Ballweg One of the most important responsibilities of the state legislature is to approve the biennial budget. The budget provides funding and support for critical infrastructure and programs in the state that range from meat processing grants to childcare supports. This session, I have the honor of being a member of […]
Start planning now for the 25th Annual Iola Citywide Rummage Sale, May 21-22. You can signup and pay online at www.iolarummagesale.com. You can signup online and mail a check to: JP Media LLC, P.O. Box 5000, Iola, WI 54945. You may also signup online and pay in person at: The Iola Village Library, 180 North […]
The Village of Iola Board of Trustees met on Monday, Feb. 8, at the Iola Community Center. The meeting was called to order by President Joel Edler at 6 p.m. Edler led the Pledge of Allegiance and was followed by a moment of silence. Roll call was taken by Clerk Betty Aanstad. Board members present: […]
By Iola-Scandinavia School District Amanda Kyle-Quashnick is married to her husband, Andrew. She is the youngest of 3 children. Amanda graduated from Whitewater High School. She attended UW- Stevens Point 2016 and earned a Bachelors’ degree in Biology and Environmental Education and Interpretation. She also earned a Bachelors’ degree in Natural Science Teaching from UW-Stevens […]
The Silver Lake Management Committee in Scandinavia will meet on Tuesday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda Introductions Approve Agenda Approve February 16 and March 1, 2021 Meeting Minutes Public Participation Surface Water Grant: a. Documents from WI DNR, b. Press Release Committee Mission Statement Review & Discussion pg. 2 – Proposed Mission […]
Rita Marie Durrant December 13, 1939 – March 11, 2021 Rita Marie (Bretl) (Domask) Durrant was born on Dec. 13, 1929 in Milladore, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of six children. She attended a one room schoolhouse until 8th grade and went on to graduate from Auburndale High. She worked at Hardware Mutual Insurance Company […]
By Iola-Scandinavia School District Today the T-Bird Spotlight is on Travis Bassett. Travis is married to his wife, Caitlin. They have two amazing daughters. They also have a dog, two cats, and, depending on the time of year, a few pigs, turkeys, and a couple hundred chickens. Travis graduated from Amherst High School. He earned […]
Patricia “Pat” Ann Moe January 22, 1957 – March 8, 2021 Patricia Ann Moe, age 64, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 22, 1957, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Charlotte (Keenlance) Meronek. Pat is survived by her son, Jeremy (Miranda) […]
Joyce R. Koehler-Salmon April 22, 1927 – March 7, 2021 Joyce R. Koehler-Salmon passed away during the early hours of March 7, 2021, with her daughters by her side, Joyce accepted Jesus’ invitation to move to Heaven. She was born on April 22, 1927, the daughter of the late Gerhard and Ella (Quinn) Johnson on […]
