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The Lake Iola Lake District Commissioners are set to meet on Thursday, April 3, at p.m. at the Iola Village Hall to discuss key financial and leadership matters ahead of the district’s annual meeting in June. The board will finalize budget and tax levy recommendations for the 2025-26 fiscal year and consider nominations for an […]
Roger E. Olson July 30, 1939 – March 22, 2025 Roger E. Olson, 85, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1939, in the Township of Iola to the late Emil and Gladys (Tubaas) Olson. Roger married Gloria Myers on Sept. 12, 1959, at Our Savior’s […]
The Iola Historical Society (IHS) will gather for its monthly meeting on Monday, March 31, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street. The evening will begin with a Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Membership Meeting at 6:30 p.m. A key focus of the meeting will be finalizing plans for upcoming community events, […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia High School girls’ softball team is hoping the weather cooperates soon so they can start their 2025 softball season. The Thunderbird varsity and junior varsity teams will travel south to Westfield on Thursday, March 27, to hopefully get in a couple of games. Iola-Scandinavia won the CWC-East crown […]
The Village of Iola Board will hold a working meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at 5 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall. The meeting will address several community concerns, including ongoing complaints about outdoor music, potential regulations for food trucks, and the presentation of the 2024 Kerber Rose audit. The board may also enter a […]
A vital blood drive will occur on Wednesday, April 9, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. It is sponsored by the Iola Lions Club and the American Red Cross. With blood shortages continuing to challenge hospitals nationwide, organizers urge residents to step forward and help save lives. Blood donations […]
Wisconsin voters will head to the polls on April 1 to decide on a constitutional amendment that would solidify the state’s existing voter ID requirement. The referendum, approved by the Republican-led Legislature along party lines, asks whether Wisconsin’s Constitution should be amended to require voters to present a valid photo identification to cast a ballot […]
By Mike Richberg My name is Mike Richberg, and I am running for Iola Village Board President. I am writing this letter to try and dispel some of the misleading things that have been said about me in various publications. First, I would like to make it abundantly clear that I am in no way […]
Around Town SCHOLARSHIP OFFER: Iola-Scandinavia’s Korz Loken, a 6-foot-5 220-pound sophomore, had a scholarship offer by the Wisconsin Badgers. Loken is a tight end for the Iola-Scandinavia High School football team. – Courtesy Badgerblitz.com HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW: The Iola-Scandinavia Chamber will be set up at the March 22-23 Home Improvement Show at the Waupaca Rec […]
