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The Town of Iola Board will convene for its monthly meeting on Nov. 18, at 6 p.m., focusing on key fiscal actions. A public budget hearing will open the evening, followed by a special meeting to adopt the 2024 Town Tax Levy. Regular agenda items include discussions on the 2025 budget, adjustments to December’s meeting […]
Around Town IOLA WINTER SPORTS CLUB: The club has several major projects scheduled for 2025 including a 10-16-mile bike trail expansion, hosting a summer trail run series, and more community-related events. IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL: The Lutefisk Supper is returning to the 2025 Iola Winter Carnival! It is limited to 200 tickets. There will also be […]
The Village of Iola Community Development Authority (CDA) took significant steps toward enhancing the town’s visual appeal and future development during its meeting on Sept. 25. Key actions included approving the refurbishment of the welcome sign along Highway 161 and deliberating future projects such as improvements to Olson Park and the Riverwalk area. The upgrades […]
Around Town GLACIER WOOD GOLF CLUB: Sunday, Nov. 17, will be the last day of the 2024 season. The restaurant will remain open through the winter months Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed on Sundays. Come on out and show your support, daily specials and the full menu will be available all winter. BLOOD DRIVE: […]
Thanks to Waupaca Foundry, many local businesses, and Jim Payton, our vision for custom classic truck bed tailgate benches has become a reality! These handcrafted pieces, featuring Waupaca Foundry and Iola Car Show logoed cast iron bench ends and solid red oak bench slats will soon grace downtown Iola and the Iola Car Show grounds. The Iola […]
Iola-Scandinavia High School is pleased to recognize high school students who have earned a place on the honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. The honor roll celebrates students’ academic achievements and dedication to their studies, reflecting the school’s commitment to academic excellence. The honor roll at Iola-Scandinavia High School is awarded quarterly, and high […]
Patricia C. “Trisha” Hafemann Lund August 29, 1959 – November 6, 2024 Patricia C. “Trisha” Hafemann Lund, age 65, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on Aug. 29, 1959, in West Bend, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Betty (Chapek) Hafemann. She was […]
Donating blood is as easy as pie, according to the American Red Cross. Join the Iola Lions and American Red Cross on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for the Iola Blood Drive. The drive runs noon-5 p.m. in the Mishler Room at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. All blood types are needed. Please remember to drink […]
Around Town ROOF REPAIR: Roof work on the I-S Fitness and Aquatic Center has started and the crews will be here for about 3-4 weeks. The goal is to complete all roofing projects by the end of November. NO IOLA SAND MINE: An appraisal report for properties near the sand mine has been made available. […]
