Robert H. Williams obituary
Robert “Bob” H. Williams April 29, 1925 – June 17, 2021 Robert H. Williams, age 96, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1925, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, to the late William and Anna (Goli) Williams of Iola. Bob married Stella Knutson in October of 1950 in Ogdensburg, […]
Hedtke honored on June 12
A Wisconsin veteran who died serving in World War II was honored Saturday for his services. The United States government identified the remains of Private William D. Hedtke in October of 2019, after having labeled him as killed in action. See story here.
Betty Jo Stull obituary
Betty Jo Stull Betty Jo Stull, 87, of Clintonville, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, entered into eternal life on June 12, 2021, surrounded by her family. Betty was born to Crusoe and Ella Baker in Typo, Kentucky, and was fourth of eight children. She married Walter Stull on September 5, 1952, and together they had […]
Gullixon helps Montevallo bass team to win fishing championship
Throughout the year, the University of Montevallo fishing team competed in tournaments against some of the largest universities in the nation and earned points based on its performance. Following the final tournament of the season at Lake Murray in South Carolina on May 27, UM had amassed the most cumulative points of any team in […]
“Tails and Tales” new summer reading program in Iola
By Iola Village Library The new summer reading program “Tails and Tales” will commence on June 14 and run through Aug. 6. Our summer programs will be handed out in “Imagination Bags” available for pickup at the library. Read the description for each program below to see what will be held in person and follow […]
Augusta “Betty” Brown obituary
Augusta “Betty” E. Brown March 3, 1931 – June 4, 2021 Augusta “Betty” E. Brown, age 90, of Manawa, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born on March 3, 1931, in Iola, Wisconsin, to the late Gustav and Myrtle (Peterson) Gilbertson. Augusta married Theodore R. Brown. He preceded her in death in […]
Memorial Day
Memorial Day Observance 11:00 a.m. at Veterans Park on Main Street (No parade) Pork sandwich luncheon at Iola Historical Society, cost $5, under 12 $3, noon to 2 p.m. Veterans free.
Lake Iola electrofishing results
By Lake Iola Lake District I got a report from Jason Breeggemann today on the electrofishing results from yesterday. This is what he wrote: “We were able to complete our electrofishing survey last night. Results of the survey last night showed Iola Lake has healthy bluegill and bass populations. We caught good numbers of 6-8 […]
