Michael “Mike” Milano obituary

Michael “Mike” Milano February 2, 1946 – October 16, 2021 Michael “Mike” Milano, age 75, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. He was born on February 3, 1946, to the late Harold and Betty (Atkinson) Milano. He married Judy “Jude” Belke on June 18. 1977, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She survives.Mike […]

Mary Lou Timdal obituary

Mary Lou Timdal December 24, 1953 – October 22, 2021 Mary Lou Timdal. Age 67, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah, Wisconsin. Mary was born on Dec. 24, 1953, in Iola to the late Hanford and Leola (Pope) Timdal. She graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School as […]

Iola Historical Society to meet Oct. 25

The Iola Historical Society will have its board and membership meetings on Monday, Oct. 25, in the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, Iola. The Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Members will gather at 6:30 p.m. and review and reflect on the Taste of Norway event and view a video it, and elect board and […]

November Sight-In Days at Iola Conservation Club

The Iola Conservation Club has announced fall Sight-In Days. Get prepared for gun season. The club will have coffee and donuts available! Expert marksmen will be on hand to assist with anything needed. Both members and the public are encouraged to attend. Hours are: Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 7, noon-3 p.m.; […]

Scandinavia Spooktacular slated for Oct. 31

By Scandinavia Public Library The Friends of Jorgens Park Preserve, the Scandinavia Booster Club, the Scandinavia Public Library, and Iola-Scandinavia Boy Scout Troop 631 will offer free, all-ages Halloween activities from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at Jorgens Park Preserve. The park is located at 880 North Shore Drive, in Scandinavia. Free parking will be […]

Northland Lutefisk Supper & Bake and Craft Fair Oct. 16

The 103rd Annual Lutefisk Supper and Norwegian Bake and Craft Sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 12:30-6:30 p.m. Hosted by Northland Lutheran Church, this supper celebrates the rich Norwegian heritage of the many families who helped settle the rural rolling lands of the Iola area. Norwegian church members will once again bring […]

Taste Of Norway & Lost Arts Fair Oct. 2

By Iola Historical Society Watch Norwegian pastry making, lefse making, and Lost Arts artisans ply their crafts at the 2021 Taste Of Norway & Lost Arts Fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 2.   The event is free, with the Taste of Norway & Lost Arts demonstrations running from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event […]

Trick or Treat Hours for Halloween

Halloween Trick or Treat Hours for Sunday, Oct. 31, in the Iola-Scandinavia area are 3-5 p.m. If you wish to participate in Trick or Treating as a Village Resident, please turn on your outside light for people to know that you are willing to have trick or treaters at your residence. If you choose not […]

Iola Historical Society members to meet Sept. 27

The Iola Historical Society will hold its board and membership meetings on Monday, Sept. 27, in the Machine Shed. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. The membership meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. and feature discussion of the Oct. 2 Taste of Norway & Lost Arts Fair. The program will Look at What’s New […]