Iola Village Board meeting preview

Key Issues on the Agenda for June 11 The Iola Village Board will convene on Tuesday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, followed by a transition into a closed session. During this session, board members will confer […]

Emma Jean Dirks obituary

Emma Jean Dirks March 12, 1946 – June 5, 2024 Emma Jean Dirks, 78, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away on June 5, 2024. Emma was born to the late Elmer and Esther Roloff on March 12, 1946, in Iola, Wisconsin, and graduated from Iola High School. She worked for many years at JL French in […]

Scandinavia Vikings dominate Weymont in a 7-0 shutout

The Scandinavia Vikings made a powerful statement on Wednesday night, June 5, blanking the Weymont team 7-0 in a makeup game from May 26. The game, shortened to seven innings due to lightning, showcased the Vikings’ dominant pitching and strong offensive performance. Ben Lee, the winning pitcher, delivered an outstanding performance on the mound, stifling […]

Iola Community Development Authority to meet June 6

On Thursday, June 6, the Village of Iola’s Community Development Authority will convene at 5 p.m. in the Community Room of Iola Village Hall. The meeting will be called to order by Chairperson Jennifer Schustek, with members Mark McCoy, Norm Mortenson, Jim Rasmussen, and Mark Sether expected to be present. Invited guests will include Charlie […]

The story behind the Welcome Home to Iola sign

By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber In the late summer of 2022, the Kriewaldt family started the process of reclaiming the land that for many decades served as George Kriewaldt’s auto and salvage operation. The early stages of that cleanup included hauling more than 100 old vehicles out of the wooded area that had served as the impound […]

Cultivating Connections Through Storytelling

A Farm Climate Smart WI event PRESS RELEASE Join Wisconsin Farmers Union for Stories of Hope, Resilience, and Adaptability for Women and Girls in Farming at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay on Tuesday, June 11 from 1-3 p.m.! Wisconsin Farmers Union is hosting this Farm Climate Smart WI event to bring area farmers […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town IOLA RUMMAGE SALE MAP: Go here to see Iola’s Rummage Sale map for June 6-8. LIBRARY BOOK SALE: While you run around during the Iola-Scandinavia area rummage event later this week, don’t forget to check out the library’s book sale! Hours are Friday, June 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, June 8, 9 […]

Town of Iola Board approves key motions during April meeting

The Town of Iola Board convened its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 29, at the town hall, chaired by Mark Sprangers. The meeting began promptly at 6:07 p.m. with all board members present, including Chairman Mark Sprangers, Supervisors Bruce Faldet and Josh Franchuk, Clerk Steve Madson, and Treasurer Denis Walter. Also in attendance was […]