Brad Cieslewicz to manage The Iron Grille

The Iron Grille of Iola will have a new manager and be reopening on Friday, April 1. According to the announcement on the Facebook page: “A familiar face is coming over from Whitetail Lanes to The Iron Grille!” “Brad Cieslewicz will be taking over as the new Manager of The Iron Grille! We are excited […]

Jazz Jam Feb. 12 in Iola

Jazz Jam will be held at LittleWolf Gallery, North Main Street, Iola, on Saturday, Feb. 12 starting at 5 p.m. LittleWolf Gallery will be open most of the day for shoppers. Eric and Amanda Bestul (Lessons From the Art/Bestul Taxidermy) will be hosting a Jazz Open Jam at LittleWolf Gallery so bring an instrument and […]

Glacier Woods Golf Club garners top reviews

Several online articles give a tip-of-the-hat to Iola’s Glacier Wood Golf Club. On Jan. 10, GWCC was recognized in the Top 25 friendliest golf courses in the U.S. by GolfPass. It came in at #9 and the article noted, “What they’re saying: ‘Haven’t played G.W. in a few years and the improvements they made were […]

Mind Body Spirit Fair Jan. 15

A Mind Body Spirit Fair will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Center For Living Well at 148 North Main Street, Iola. There will be local holistic healers, hands-on practitioners, intuitive readers, live workshops, and unique handmade products, jewelry, and gifts.

Crystal Cafe to celebrate Pie Day

Crystal Café will celebrate Pie Day with specially priced pie slices at $2.50 each. Pie Day is Sunday, Jan. 23. The café is known for its award-winning made-from-scratch pies and promote promotes its pies as “Pe 2 Die 4”. Crystal Café is located at 126 North Main Street in Iola.

Do you know total worker hours at car show?

The Iola Car Show gives back to over 120 civic organizations each year. Question: What is the total number of hours Iola Car Show volunteers contributed for their organizations in 2021? Closest guess will win a pair of tickets to Iola Car Show’s 50th Anniversary, July 7th-9th, 2022. Guesses will be accepted until Jan. 5 […]

Last chance for 2021 gelato

Millstone pizza and gelato is a great way to celebrate the new year! The Iola business will be selling both to-go only on Friday, Dec. 31 from 4-7 p.m. Call ahead with pizza orders, or stop in to pick up some pints of gelato. Flavors are: Cappuccino Chocolate Chip (Non Dairy Vegan Friendly), Peanut Butter […]

Tastes & Tunes set for July 16-17

Tastes & Tunes of Iola-Scandinavia highlights 16 Chamber members’ “Tastes” plus provides some “Tunes” throughout the event’s timeframe. Check out our area’s unique eateries, bars and bakeries plus a few surprise locations. Make a purchase, get your Tastes & Tunes stamp card stamped (available at all Venues) and qualify for prizes. Prizes1 or more stamps […]

I-S Chamber announces 2020 award nominees

By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Congratulations to our 2020 Chamber awards nominees! We have some excellent people and businesses in our community! Chamber members have voted and a presentations ceremony date and location will be announced for later in May or June. Person of the Year Award nominees: ___ Phil Johnsrud ___ Betty and Jack […]

Iola Car Show recipient of $1397,712 grant

The economic impact of the arts in Wisconsin has been recognized for decades by way of large studies. Overall, they say the impact is in the billions of dollars. In 2020, the awareness was ramped up to new levels in response to the damaging effect of the coronavirus on live performances. The government stepped in […]