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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. […]
In a commanding display, the Scandinavia Vikings routed the New London team 11-1 in a seven-inning game, marking an impressive performance in Week 8 of the Badger Amateur Baseball Association season. Ben Lee earned the win for the Vikings with a complete game, while Kaden Thauer took the loss for Plover. The Vikings’ offense was […]
Mork to speak about Veterans Memorial Park The Iola community is gearing up for an exciting event at the Iola Historical Society’s (IHS) Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. The much-anticipated Strawberry Fest will take place on Sunday, June 23. The organization’s regular monthly meeting will occur on Monday, June 24. The evening will kick […]
On Monday, June 10, at 6 p.m., the School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will convene in Room 6 of the elementary school for a crucial meeting, setting the stage for several significant discussions and decisions that will shape the upcoming academic year. The meeting will commence with the formal reading of the official notice, followed […]
