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The following businesses have job opportunities in the greater Iola-Scandinavia area. Crystal Café, downtown Iola, has openings for waitstaff, full or part-time, competitive pay, flexible schedule, free meal after shift. To apply stop in or call 715-445-9227. Sliced Pizza Co. Scandinavia, three PT/FT positions (not summer-only jobs), and a FT assistant manager. Shivers of Iola […]
The Iola Historical Society Board decided to purchase a defibrillator at its Feb. 28 meeting. The Iola Lions will be asked for a donation towards the purchase. Board members who want to be trained on its use will be. Handicapped pathways at the historical complex will be finished this spring. The society will boost its […]
The Iola Historical Society will hear about 50 years of the Iola Car Show at its membership meeting on Monday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. The society meets at the Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street, Iola. Prior to the membership meeting, the board meets at 5:30 p.m. Business items include finalizing the Memorial Day […]
The School District of Iola-Scandinavia will be facing a $50,000-$75,000 deficit for the 2022-23 year, it was reported at the April 11 school board meeting. Sunday, May 1st is the “WORS Iola Bump and Jump” hosted by Trek. There are many categories, including a “try it out” option. Register online at https://www.bikereg.com/iola-bump-and-jump On Saturday, April […]
The Ravens also signed four exclusive rights free agents Monday as the voluntary offseason program began. Quarterback Tyler Huntley, center Trystan Colon, linebacker Kristian Welch and long snapper Nick Moore are now under contract. Huntley made four starts last season in relief of Lamar Jackson and showed he’s capable of winning if called upon. Huntley […]
The U.S. Post Office in Northland, Wisconsin. In the foreground is Ole Langdok, a mail carrier who used a sleigh for winter deliveries. The building may have been Alice Anderson’s house. The photo was posted on a Facebook page. Lee Haleverson wrote From information in the Iola Historical files I found the followinginformation. Ole Langdok […]
Dorothy Anna Kernen January 5, 1925 – April 10, 2022 Dorothy Anna Kernen, age 97, of Tigerton, Wisconsin, passed away on the evening of April 10th 2022 at the Homme Home in Wittenberg. Dorothy Anna Kernen was born January 5, 1925, in the Town of Harrison to the late Arthur and Edith (Helgeson) Gutho. On April 21, […]
Scot Peterson took back-to-back 300 games at Silver Lake Lanes. Congratulations! Crystal Café is closed through the weekend due to an equipment malfunction. Easter pies already ordered can still be picked up at the originally scheduled times on Saturday. No new Easter pie orders can be accepted. State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) has announced her […]
Leland C. Thompson April 8, 1931 – April 9, 2022 Leland C. Thompson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022, the day after his 91st birthday. He was born in Scandinavia on April 8, 1931, the son of Norman and Gladys (Sodersten) Thompson. He married Lois Jenson on September 29, 1951, at […]
Jacky “Jack” Franklin Sweeney January 10, 1936 – April 10, 2022 Jacky “Jack” Franklin Sweeney, age 86, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. He was born on Jan. 10, 1936 in Menomonee, Wisconsin, to Myron and Hazel (McIntrye) Sweeney. Jack attended parochial and graduated from public high school in Menomonee. Jack […]
