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Carol Jean (Jawort) Fox May 6, 1939 – May 22, 2025 Carol Jean (Jawort) Fox, beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and community volunteer, passed away peacefully at Westminster Village, Bloomington, Illinois, leaving behind a legacy of service, learning, and love. Born on March 6, 1939, in Iola, Wisconsin, to Leonard and Hazel Jawort, Carol was raised […]
By Jennifer Schustek, Village of Iola President If you’re strolling along the Riverwalk and think you hear a “baa” in the bushes, don’t be alarmed! The Village of Iola has officially welcomed a team of adorable, eco-friendly workers: goats. That’s right, goats. These furry little munchers are here on an important mission: to help us […]
Around Town MEMORIAL DAY IN IOLA: The annual tribute to military veterans will be on Monday, May 26, co-sponsored by Sheveland-Taylor American Legion Post 14 and the Iola Historical Society. The parade starts at 11 a.m. at the high school and ends at Veterans Memorial Park downtown with a service following. Following that service, the […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated outstanding individuals and businesses for their exceptional contributions throughout 2024 at a banquet held on Wednesday, May 21, at the Crystal Café. The Iola-Scandinavia Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its much-anticipated annual awards banquet on the evening of May 21 at the Crystal Café, celebrating a year of […]
A heartwarming evening of celebration and community pride took center stage on Monday, May 19, as the Iola Lions Club hosted its annual Honors Night, spotlighting years of service, outstanding scholarship recipients, and future community initiatives. The gathering took place at the Iola Lions clubhouse, drawing local members, scholarship honorees, and guests for a night […]
The Iola-Scandinavia varsity golf team faced stiff competition on Monday, May 19, at the Bonduel Invitational held at Golden Sands Golf Club, Cecil, Wisconsin, finishing ninth out of 11 teams with a team total of 392 strokes. In an event dominated by strong individual and team performances, Bonduel claimed the top spot with a score […]
On Tuesday, May 27, the Iola Historical Society will host its monthly gathering at the 1901 Firehouse Replica in the Iola Historic Village Complex, and the spotlight will shine brightly on the future of local graduates. The evening will kick off with a Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team swept a doubleheader over Menominee Nation on Monday afternoon, 15-0 and 20-3, to wrap up their CWC-East conference schedule. The Thunderbirds finished with a 5-9 conference record and improved their overall record to 11-11. In the first game, Iola-Scandinavia scored 10 runs in the first two […]
The Iola Historical Society, in conjunction with the Sheveland-Taylor American Legion Post 14, is hosting its Annual Tribute to Military Veterans Memorial Day Pork Roast Dinner immediately following the annual Iola Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26. The Memorial Day Parade starts at 11 a.m. from the Iola-Scandinavia High School parking lot and proceeds […]
