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A portrait of Thor Helgeson donated by Mitch Taylor was presented to the Iola Historical Society at its July 27 meeting. Thor Helgeson is a great-grandparent of Lee and helped Malcolm Rosholt with the book From the Indian Land. Thor wrote the book in Norwegian and Malcolm translated it into English. The family farm was […]
“Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps” will be the topic presented at the membership meeting of the Iola Historical Society on Monday, Aug. 31. The program will look at early 1900s locations, structures, stories, and photos of the vibrant factories that were humming around the Village of Iola. The IHS Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. and […]
By Iola Lions The Iola Lions are focusing on Community Service this year. This past Monday a group of Lions pressure washed sections of the Iola River Walk that were dirty from overhanging trees. They also trimmed brush and repaired portions of the River Walk. This was a considerable effort and we would like to […]
David A. Behm March 17, 1953 – August 3, 2020 David A. Behm, age 67, of Waupaca, WI, passed away on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. David was born on March 17, 1953, the son of LaVern and Lela (Hansen) in Iola, Wisconsin. David married Julie Gore on July 21, 1991. He recently retired from the […]
Janette “Janet” A. Griffith September 23, 1938 – July 26, 2020 Janet A. Griffith, 81, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point. Janet was born in New London, Wisconsin, on Sept. 23, 1938, the daughter […]
Scandinavia’s Ken Van Dyke, Sr., faces off with Markesan’s Joan Ballweg for the Republican nomination in August for the state’s 14th Senate District, where Luther Olsen retired from after 26 years of service in the state Legislature. The winner will take on Democrat Joni Anderson of Adams on Nov. 3. See the story here.
Bonni J. Miller July 24, 1962 – July 27, 2020 Bonni J. Miller, 58, of Waupaca, formerly of Iola, passed away Monday, July 27, at Select Speciality Hospital in Madison. Bonni was born in Marshfield, on July 24, 1962, a daughter of Dorothy (Corn) Miller and the late Roger Miller. Bonni Miller grew up in […]
The forty-third annual meeting of the Scandinavia Silver Lake Rehabilitation District will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the community room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of agenda Informal public comment time Condition of lake Condition of Park Drive Suggestions for improvement of lake Aeration system rewiring Aeration equipment building […]
The Iola Historical Society board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27, at the Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. The membership meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m. Discussions include Taste of Norway, what’s happened with the society and its grounds, summer open Saturdays, and a report by Charles Thompson and Lee Halverson […]
The Iola Historical Society Board met on Monday, June 29. Cliff, Lee, Tom, Charlie T., Bonny and Sharon were present. Clean up day is July 1, starting at 9 am. Tractor Club will get the flatbed rail car from Scandinavia Historical Society. Charlie Thompson is in charge of the move. Discussion of the player piano […]
