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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 […]
Danny L. Deschler February 8, 1969 – December 12, 2021 Danny L. Deschler, age 52, of Weyauwega, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. He was born on Feb. 8, 1969, to Gloria Deschler. He is survived by brothers and sisters: Terry Deschler, Rebecca Davenport, Wesley Deschler, Janet Deschler, Debra […]
Dona May Gjertson May 7, 1924 – December 4, 2021 Dona May Gjertson, age 97, of Iola, Wisconsin, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Wells Nature View Assisted Living in Marshfield, Wisconsin, while under the care of Heartland Hospice. Dona was born on May 7, 1924, in the Town St. Lawrence, daughter of the late […]
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive in Iola on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from noon to 5 p.m. Masks are required. It will be held at the I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center, 445 South Jackson Street. The Blood Drive is co-sponsored by the Iola Lions. The need for blood is great. All donors […]
The Chester L. Krause Legacy Park is slated for completion in the Fall of 2022 and donations are now being solicited. “This is a great way to give tribute to a man who gave so much in so many ways to the people and communities of Iola-Scandinavia and beyond,” stated Trey Foerster, former publisher of […]
Below is an update on what the Iola Historical has been doing over the past several months. Both the 1912 Sears car and the Bestul car were shown in the building at the Car Show this year. Limestone fines for our new pathways have been obtained. Young Historian membership category for those who are high […]
Janet L. Lehrer February 7, 1942 – November 26, 2021 Janet L. Lehrer, age 79, of Iola, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born on February 7, 1942, in to Clintonville, Wisconsin, Lee and Lavina (Daniels) Shingler. Janet was in the Sisters of Franciscan Convent in Manitowoc for 15 years. She later […]
