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By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Rumor has it we might be in for an early spring this year, which has us thinking about flood insurance. The DNR and the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance want to know: Are you covered? If not, you may want to think about it. Most homeowners’ policies […]
Allan (Al) Keith Swenson November 25, 1952 – February 4, 2024 Allan (Al) Keith Swenson was born Nov. 25, 1952, in Iola, Wisconsin, to the late Lucille (Larson) and Merlin Swenson. He passed away suddenly on Feb. 4, 2024, at his home. When growing up, special times were had at the family cottage on the […]
Around Town ICE CARVING WINNERS: The top spots for ice carving at the Iola Winer Carnival include Viking Photo Op by Sara Griena Skadsen 1st, Winter Cabin Landscape by Bryce Meade 2nd, and Bobcat Laura by Chris and Kevin Burkley. Congratulations! BEST CHILI IN IOLA: The winner of the Chili Cookoff Contest at the Iola […]
Join the Scandinavia Public Library’s book discussion group on Tuesday, Feb. 27, to discuss the classic novel “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë. Fika (beverages and treats) begins at 3:40 p.m., with our discussion following at 4 p.m. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, or you can place a hold […]
Alice (Lindner) Nielsen November 6, 1943 – January 28, 2024 On Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, Alice (Lindner) Nielsen of Iola, Wisconsin, went to be at home with Jesus, at the age of 80. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after an 11-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Alice was born Nov. 6, […]
Charles F. Zimmerman November 14, 11938 – January 21, 2024 Charles F. Zimmerman, age 85 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, with his family by his side. Charles was born on Nov. 14, 1938, the son of the late Charles H. and Mildred (Oconner) Zimmerman in South Bend, Indiana. After […]
Around Town WALLEYE SPAWNING PROTECTION: The WI-DNR is holding a hearing on Monday, Feb. 5, about seasonal refuges in walleye spawning marshes connected to the Wolf River in Waupaca County. See the proposal draft here. ROSEMALING: An interesting article on local rosemaling artists in the Waupaca County Post can be read here. GOT TALENT: Nest […]
The regular monthly meeting for the Town of Harrison Board was held at Northland Church on Monday, Jan. 8. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Lashua at 6:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were John Phillips, Mike Schultz, Rose Troast, Becky Schultz, Brandon Schuster and Arnie Kaminski, and Fran Moen. The Clerk’s […]
