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Around Town MEET THE FLEET: Emergency responders and their vehicles will gather at the Iola Car Show grounds on Tuesday, July 23, from 4-7 p.m. Straight Whiskey Serenade will provide music. There will be children’s activities and various equipment demonstrations by emergency personnel. Facebook Clips
In a decisive Week 9 matchup of the Badger Amateur Baseball Association’s Central Division, Scandinavia crushed Winneconne 11-1 in just seven innings. The game, played on June 23, saw Scandinavia’s offense firing on all cylinders, while their pitcher Ben Lee delivered a standout performance on the mound. The Vikings set the tone early with a […]
Marlin Robert Hines December 18, 1932 – June 22, 2024 Marlin Robert Hines, 91, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He resided at The Willows in Iola where he was known as “the gentleman.” He was born on Dec. 18, 1932, in Marne, Michigan, to George and Mary Esther (Robinson) Hines. […]
By Greg Ambrosius The next step in the appeal process of the Iola Car Show sand mine permit has been established: It’s now onto the Waupaca County Board of Adjustment. In a surprise announcement on Wednesday, June 19, Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic granted the Motion to Dismiss the appeal in Circuit Court to the […]
Judith Marilyn Jorgesen Lee January 31, 1933 – May 30, 2024 Judith Marilyn Jorgesen passed away at the age of 91 on May 30, 2024, at Tamarack Court, in Bemidji, Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in […]
Village of Iola hires Scott Bestul & Associates At the June 6 Village of Iola Community Development Authority meeting, Village president Jennifer Shustek wants to go forward with hiring Scott Bestul & Associates to start repair work on the River Walk. Scott gave an estimate of $7,000 to use the Timber Lock System on the […]
The Village of Iola Parks Committee will meet on Thursday, June 20, at 11:30 A.M. in the Clerk’s Office. On the agenda are the following items: June 15 brat fry results, the Comprehensive Plan, the Outdoor Recreational Plan, future fundraising ideas, and other business. The Village of Iola Ordinance Committee will meet at 12:30 p.m. […]
Around Town LIONS BRAT FRY: The Iola Lions will have a Brat Fry on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Iola Sentry. Proceeds go to the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Fund. STRAWBERRY FEST: The Iola Historical Society will hold its annual Strawberry Fest on Sunday, June 23, on Depot Street. The […]
Around Town COMPUTER UPGRADE: The Iola-Scandinavia School District is upgrading its computers and technology for students and teachers for $55,448. It will also upgrade literacy materials with Core Knowledge Language Arts for $65,504 to address reading proficiency. The two upgrades will be mostly paid for with $100,000 estimated savings due to lower winter-related operational expenses. […]
