Around Town
WATERCOLOR CLASS: Iola artist Carolyn Rosenberger will offer a watercolor class on Monday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 a.m. until noon at Lessons from the Art. Cost is $25, all materials are included. To register contact Rosenberger at carolynrosenberger@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE: A Mental Health Awareness Evening will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Iola-Scandinavia High School from 5-7:30 p.m. Childcare is available. Presentations include QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Awareness Training and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For further information contact Mai Thao at 715-340-7534 or email at thaomi@iola.k12.wi.us.
FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE: The following Iola-Scandinavia High School football players have received All-Conference recognition: Wyatt Wolberg, 2nd Team tight end and 2nd team linebacker; Owen Wolberg, 2nd Team offensive line and Honorable Mention defensive line; and, Jensen Rice, Honorable Mention quarterback and defensive back. Congratulations!
Around the State
SCHOOL CELLPHONE RESTRICTIONS: Wisconsin became the 36th state to limit cellphones and other electronic devices in school Friday, Oct. 31, when Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill requiring districts to prohibit phone use during class time. Read the Associated Press story here. This school year alone, new restrictions on phone use in schools went into effect in 17 states and the District of Columbia.
CITIZEN CHECK OF VOTERS: A Wisconsin judge on Friday put on hold his order that requires elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered voters in the battleground state before the next statewide election in February. It now appears unlikely that the case will be resolved before elections in February and April, and it may remain in limbo beyond the 2026 midterm election. A state Supreme Court race is on the April ballot, and an open contest for governor tops the ballot in November. Read the Associated Press story here.
Interesting Facts
In the daily surfing of the internet, some interesting facts arise that are worth sharing. These are a few recently seen.
FIRST LADY COLORS: While at least 57 women have served as First Lady, only a few have inspired color trends. Eleanor Roosevelt’s inaugural gown led to the creation of “Eleanor Blue,” while Mamie Eisenhower’s love of pink gave rise to “Mamie Pink.” Her extensive use of the hue in the White House sparked a lasting midcentury pink décor trend.
