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Around Town ALL-CONFERENCE CROSS COUNTRY: Iola-Scandinavia athletes being named All-Conference this season are: Charlie Vater, First Team; Ben Beck, First Team; and Jack Beck, Third Team. Congratulations! KRISTIAN WELCH: Kristian Welch was named one of the Team Captains for the Green Bay Packers in Week 11 for the game against the Chargers. Congratulations! IOLA FITNESS […]
In addition to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the week ahead also features events celebrating the start of the Christmas season. November 19 In a harmonious blend of music and community, the Iola-Scandinavia area kicks off the week with Vinyl Sunday at Odin & Freja’s Place in Scandinavia. Residents gather to enjoy the nostalgic tunes spun on […]
Around Town CHRISTMAS PARADE ENTRIES: Groups and organizations wishing to be in the annual Iola Christmas Parade should contact Jeannine Harbridge at 715-281-5450 or jharbridge@tds.net. Deadline is Nov. 25. SCANDINAVIA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: The tree lighting for the Village of Scandinavia will be on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 4 p.m. It is on the lot […]
Around Town CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Iola Lions and Iola-Scandinavia Chamber will host their annual Christmas Parade & Santa Visit on Saturday, Dec. 2. The parade will start at 4:30 p.m. After the parade the festivities will continue at the Iola Historical Society Machine Shed building with a visit from Santa. Kids will receive a free […]
There are many activities throughout of communities to enjoy this time of year. Here’s an overview of what’s ahead this week. November 12 This day promises to be a day filled with music to enjoy. It’s “Vinyl Sunday” at Odin & Freja’s Place in Scandinavia, where residents can immerse themselves in the nostalgic tunes of […]
Joe Jones came to Iola to work at Krause Publications. Over the years there, he established a reputation as a great advertising salesman and a community leader. Later, Joe established his own publishing business based upon RV camping and Jones Publishing grew from there. Eventually, Joe sold his business to his daughter-in-law Diana, who continues […]
Around Town TOYS FOR TOTS: The annual Toys for Tots collection program for unopened and unwrapped gifts for children started Nov. 1. These gifts should be “age-appropriate toys”. One of the collection locations is the Iola Village Library. Business hour changes SCANDIHUS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sunday. Job […]
November 5 In the picturesque town of Iola-Scandinavia, the community gears up for a week packed with diverse events that promise to bring joy and engagement to residents. The week kicks off with the Silver Lake Lanes Holiday Shopping Spree, a vibrant event offering a unique shopping experience from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents […]
