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James (Jim) Helgeson June 6, 1941 – April 2, 2021 James (Jim) Helgeson passed away peacefully, as he lived his life, on April 2, 2021, in his wife’s Marcia’s arms with the family by his side at the Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Friday, Nov. […]
Historic Iola Marker #19 was unveiled on Saturday, Nov. 20, on the Iola Historical Society campus on Depot Street. The marker cites “One-Room Rural Schoolhouses – 1850s-1960s”. The marker reads: The establishment of rural schools in Waupaca County, primarily one-room frame structures, dates from the 1850s; the last of the nearly 130 that once served […]
The Iola Lions will hold their annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4. Please note, this year’s parade will have a new start time – 4:30 p.m. Kids, come see Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Iola Historical Society’s Machine Shed building after the parade. While parents are welcome to take photos, for health safety […]
In a Nov. 16, 2021, story by Ben Jones, Iola’s Crystal Café is spotlighted. “Crystal Cafe, a delicious fixture in this little town, serves up some of the best pies in the state. The cafe’s pies have won many awards and won over scores of customers and when you sample one of their made-from-scratch creations […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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.; […]
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 […]
