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On Feb. 4, Cathy Jackson started an interesting conversation on Facebook’s “Iola-Scandinavia Happening Now” about the old Iola High School. She asked, “Does anyone have any pictures of the old Iola High School before it was torn down? How big was it? I moved to Iola well after the current high school was built.” Residents […]
Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA: Sharyl Peterson has been appointed to the Village of Iola Board of Trustees as a replacement for Mark McCoy, who resigned. BLUEGRASS BASH: The Iola Car Show grounds will host the Wisconsin Bluegrass Bash July 24-26. Around the State GET BACK TO THE OFFICE: State Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R) and […]
According to a Capitol Times news story of Jan. 21, only six of Gov. Tony Evers’ Cabinet choices have been confirmed by legislators. “Some agency secretaries, known as designees until confirmation, were recently appointed while legislators were out of session. Other appointees have been in their roles for years without the state Senate’s OK,” the […]
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 […]
