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Watch Norwegian pastry making, lefse making, and Lost Arts artisans ply their crafts at the Annual Taste Of Norway & Lost Arts Fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Iola Historical Society at 210 Depot Street just west of downtown Iola. The Annual Fall Craft & Gift Show will be hosted on the […]
Iola-Scandinavia Middle School athletes gave a strong performance at the Junior Smiley cross-country meet hosted by Horace Mann Middle School on Sept. 19. Both boys’ and girls’ teams showcased their endurance and determination in a competitive field. The boys’ team had two notable performances. John Mork finished 52nd overall and placed 12th in his division […]
Scandinavia will kick off the holiday season on Nov. 6 with its 3rd Annual Hop Into The Holidays event from 4-8 p.m., promising an evening of festive cheer and community fun. Main Street businesses will offer extended hours, holiday shopping releases, and festive refreshments, while local favorites like Country Chic Boutique, Happy Daaze Bar + […]
Roy Kolak July 20, 1935 – September 12, 2024 Roy Kolak, 89, of Tomball, Texas, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, with his family at his side. He was born on July 20, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mike and Magdelina (Vrovsky) Kolak. Roy married Marlene Probst on Dec 1, […]
The Iola Historical Society will host an exciting and engaging meeting on Monday, Sept. 30, at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street, Iola. This month’s meeting promises to be a dynamic gathering as members prepare for upcoming events and dive into a nostalgic program centered on memories of schooling in Iola. The evening […]
Around Town BLOOD DRIVE Sept. 25: co-sponsored by the Iola Lions and American Red Cross, noon-5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. Schedule an appointment to give blood at the Iola Community Blood Drive 3 by calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or register online at www.redcrossblood.org. STORYWALK BOOK: Now on the StoryWalk® in Jorgens Park […]
Charles Wayne Stiles January 21, 1932 – September 14, 2024 Charles Wayne Stiles age 92 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Stevens Point Health Services in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He was born on Jan. 21, 1932, in Flagstaff, Arizona, to the late James and Nellie (Parke) Stiles. After his […]
The Iola-Scandinavia cross-country teams performed well at the SPASH Panther Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Standing Rocks Park. The varsity boys team secured second place in the small school division, while several individual performances highlighted the day. Leading the way for the Iola-Scandinavia boys was Ben Beck, who crossed the finish line in 13th […]
