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The communitywide Christmas tree pickup will be held on Saturday, Jan. 8. Trees should be curbside by 8 a.m. Old dry Christmas trees can be a fire hazard, so this collection can be an easy and convenient way to dispose of your natural fir tree. The service is provided by members of the Iola Fire […]
The Iola Lions Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 3, at Thirsty Perch. A board meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. and dinner follows at 6:30 p.m. Members are encouraged to bring a friend. Raffle tickets for the Iola Winter Carnival will be distributed. Members with December and January […]
A fruit basket weaving class will be held on Saturday, Jan. 8, beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting until 3 p.m. at Lessons from the Art in Iola. This fruit basket starts out on a hexagon base and forms into a round basket. In this basket class you will learn basic basket weaving – how […]
Create a winter scene with a rustic barn, typical of mid Wisconsin. Learn how to do textures found on barn boards, how to use masking fluid, and how to add snow flurries (if desired). Minimum of three people required for class at Lessons from the Art in Iola. It runs from 9:30 a.m. until noon. […]
Albert (Al) Marchetti May 25, 1936 – December 27, 2021 Albert (Al) Marchetti, age 85, of Iola, Wisconsin, died on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Al was born in Jeansville, Pennsylvania, on May 25,1936, the son of the late Albino and Anna (Marcinko) Marchetti. He grew up in Eastern Pennsylvania, […]
Priscilla D. Colrue December 3, 1932 – December 7, 2021 Priscilla D. Colrue of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.Priscilla was born on December 31, 1932, to Herbert and Rose (Heineman) Reiter. Priscilla enjoyed her life, her family, and her social circle. She was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, […]
The 60th Annual Iola Winter Carnival (IWC) will be held Feb. 4-6. The only events cancelled are the Norwegian Lutefisk Supper and the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Indoor Craft Show. Activities begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, with the 6th Annual Snow Bully Fat Bike Race at the Iola Winter Sports Club, located five […]
John R. Clementson March 15, 1954 – December 15, 2021 John R. Clementson, age 67, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021.He was born on March 15, 1954, in Iola, Wisconsin to the late Maynard Clementson and Evelyn (Mork) ClementsonJohn is survived by his siblings: Walter Knutson of Gurnee, Illinois, Sharon Bushnell […]
Virginia Lynn Adams February 3, 1952 – December 14, 2021 Virginia Lynn Adams, age 69, of Amherst, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. She was born on Feb. 3, 1952, to Byron and Charlotte (Stone) Adams. She loved her daughter and grandson with her whole heart. She loved watching the […]
By Heidi Korb As I’m sure you all know, Tommy has been fighting a battle with cancer for the past several years. He recently found out that his cancer has returned and has spread to his only kidney. He is currently at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Arizona. A GoFundMe drive is underway […]
