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Around Town RAFFLE WINNERS: Winners in the Iola Winter Carnival Raffle are: Jen O’Malley 1st $500, Rolf Voie 2nd $250, Evan Hertel 3rd $250 from Sentry, 4th Dale Bonikowske $100, 5th Faye Kiebisiak $100, 6th Adam Noack $100, and 7th Tim Roberts $100. Jack Klingbeil won a $20 gift voucher at Odin & Freja’s. Congratulations! […]
Here’s a selection of snapshots from Facebook postings of the Iola Winter Carnival activities on Saturday, Feb. 1. And here’s a nice rundown of Iola’s ski jumping history!
McKenzie Bonikowske is this year’s Iola Winter Carnival Snow Queen! She has proudly represented our community throughout the festivities, brought warmth and spirit to our cherished tradition and truly just gave it her all. Join us in crowning McKenzie was last year’s Queen, Malea Tessen. (Photo courtesy Iola Winter Carnival)
Around Town FAKE LAW ENFORCEMENT CALLS: Sheriff Tim Wilz has indicated that his department recently received reports of scammers posing as Deputies from our Sheriff’s Office. These individuals call and claim you missed a court date and may even ask for personal or financial information. Please remember: We will NEVER call and ask for money […]
Update on activities: SOLD OUT Lutefisk Supper, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1 p.m. CANCELLED Skijoring & Kids Ski Race, Iola Winter Sports Club, 1 p.m.
Around Town IOLA CONTROVERSY: Reporter Emily Doug has written an in-depth article about a current controversy in the Village of Iola involving a board member who is also a business owner and his alleged violation of ordinances and subsequent fines amounting to $12,000. The trustee has subsequently resigned from his position. Read the Waupaca County […]
Around Town INTERESTED IN 4-H?: Norseman 4-H Club will be at the Iola Winter Carnival craft fair this Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They’ll be sharing information about 4-H and how to join if interested, a free craft that can be done at the table, and sweet treats for purchase. Around […]
The Village of Iola Board of Trustees met on Dec. 10, 2024, at Iola Village Hall to approve a two-year contract with General Engineering Company (GEC) for building inspections, among other community updates. The board also reviewed committee reports addressing public works, ordinances, and park improvements. At 5:30 p.m., President Pro-Tem David Harper called the […]
