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Around Town SOUNDS OF THE VIKINGS: Wisconsin Public Radio highlighted the accomplishments of Iola’s Eric Bestul in recreating the sounds of the Vikings on musical instruments. Eric and his wife own Lessons from the Arts in Iola. “Bestul has spent the last three years studying Viking music. He builds instruments similar to those in the […]
Around Town HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE: The Iola Conservation Club has scheduled the Spring Hunter Education Course with registration on March 6, from 7-8 p.m. 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 […]
Around Town MINNESOTA INTERESTED IN LOKEN: “One of the Midwest’s top tight ends in the 2027 recruiting class is making a return trip to Minneapolis next month. On Sunday, Iola-Scandinavia (WI) standout Korz Loken announced he’ll be on campus for Minnesota’s Junior Day on March 22.” Read the Gophers Nation story here. Around the State […]
David Benjamin Marcy January 29, 1945 – February 22, 2025 David Benjamin Marcy, 80 years old, went to heaven on Feb. 22, 2025. He was born on Jan. 29, 1945, to Lindon and Elaine Marcy of Ogdensburg, Wisconsin. He graduated from Little Wolf High School in Manawa, Wisconsin, in 1963. That same year he enlisted […]
Anita H. Peterson November 10, 1930 – February 23, 2025 Anita H. Peterson, 94, of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. She was born on Nov. 10, 1930, in Iola, Wisconsin, to the late Johnnie and Cora (Thoe) Aasen. Anita married Everett Peterson on Oct. 22, 1949, at Hitterdahl Lutheran […]
Around Town ABSENTEE BALLOTS: If you wish to file an absentee ballot in the April 1 election, go online to myvote.wi.gov. SPRING TRAIL RACE: The Iola Winter Sports Club will host a Spring Trail Race of 5k and 15k on Saturday, April 19. The 5k is a winding course moving primarily over ski trail this […]
The Town of Iola’s monthly board meeting, set for 6 p.m. on Feb. 24, at the town hall, will focus on ongoing road maintenance, snow plowing concerns, and the potential purchase of a new tractor for mowing. Chairman Mark Sprangers, along with Supervisors Bruce Faldet and Josh Franchuk, Clerk Steve Madson, and Treasurer Denis Walter, […]
State Rep. Brent Jacobson and State Sen. Cory Tomczyk both responded to Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. State Rep. Jacobson’s response is as follows: “For over a decade, Wisconsin Republicans have fought for fiscal responsibility in the State Budget,” said Rep. Jacobson. “As a result, while neighboring states face deficits and budget shortfalls, Wisconsin is […]
Proposal also includes tax hikes for wealthy, Medicaid expansion, environment investments By Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner Gov. Tony Evers unveiled a sweeping 2025-27 state budget proposal Tuesday evening that would come at the cost of $55.5 billion in state funds across the biennium — an increase of about 18%. The proposal lays out many priorities including investments […]
