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The Town of Iola Board will convene its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, at the Iola Town Hall. The agenda will include discussion of road maintenance, the town’s snowplow truck, and a conditional use permit request, along with routine business items. The evening will begin with a Plan Commission meeting […]
Annual event in Iola showcases traditional Norwegian pastries, artisan demonstrations, and more The Iola Historical Society is set to host the much-anticipated Taste of Norway & Lost Arts Fair on Saturday, Oct. 4, welcoming visitors to 210 Depot Street, just west of downtown Iola. The event promises a day filled with Norwegian culinary delights, traditional […]
Around Town DANCE CLASSES: Precision Dance Company will start dance classes on Oct. 27 in Iola. It is located next door to the old Subway location by Sentry Foods at 115 Meadow Road. The dance studio instructs lyrical, tap, jazz, hip hop, and technique. Registration is available on its website www/precisiondancecompany.net. For further information, email […]
Thunderbirds Band earns statewide recognition with prestigious convention invites After months of dedication and practice, the Thunderbirds High School Band has been selected from applicants across Wisconsin to perform as a guest ensemble at two major state conventions this January 2026. The group will showcase their talent in Eau Claire at the Wisconsin Concert Band […]
Students recognized for outstanding leadership, service, and community impact The Iola-Scandinavia High School National Honor Society (NHS) chapter in Iola, Wisconsin, has earned national recognition for its exceptional commitment to leadership, service, and positive change within its school and local community. The award was granted to the Iola-Scandinavia NHS chapter, a group of dedicated student […]
Ann Marie Ruhoff March 18, 1957 – September 21, 2025 Ann Marie Ruhoff, 68, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1957, in Pine River, Wisconsin, to the late Frank Sr. and Patricia (Huebner) Bauer. Her folks moved to Scandinavia in 1962, where she grew up […]
Annual event scheduled for Oct. 4 at Iola Winter Sports Club Nature enthusiasts and families seeking a vibrant autumn adventure are invited to participate in the annual Ice Age Trail Fall Hike-a-Thon, hosted by the Portage/Waupaca County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the […]
Wisconsin State Rep. Brent Jacobson is warning that a proposed 1,700 percent increase in agricultural fees threatens the state’s farming sector and underscores the urgent need for legislative oversight. The proposal, introduced by the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) under Governor Tony Evers’ administration in September, follows a July 8th Wisconsin Supreme […]
The Iola Historical Society will convene for its regular September meeting on Monday, Sept. 29, and will feature a special program titled “Comics, A Nerd Life of Pop Culture,” presented by acclaimed speaker and Iola resident Maggie Thompson. The event will take place at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street, and will begin […]
Claire Lynn Nordness July 28, 1948 – September 18, 2025 Claire Lynn Nordness, 77, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, where she had been a resident for the past five months. Claire was born on July 28, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Helen […]