The recent 2021 Iola Historical Society’s Taste of Norway Oct. 2 event attracted an estimated 500 people.

Revenues were $1,057 for sales, $130 for 50:50 split from the Iola Lion’s Club, $1,379 from the raffle, $389 cash donations, and $20 from book sales.

The pedestrian flow in the machine shed was a little congested, as attendees had to pass by the Norwegian food demonstrations before reaching the food vendors.

Tom Gottsacker won a Badgers football signed by Coach Paul Chryst and second prize of $200 was won by Aiyana Kempka.

IHS October membership meeting

Robbie Louison reported over 30 children took part in the troll workshop at the schoolhouse during the Taste of Norway. That falls within the historical numbers of 53 children for the most and 19 for the least attended event over the years. She is guessing this year was 34 or 35.

The annual election saw the same officers re-elected.

The program involved showing the videos Lee took at the Taste of Norway event, including interviews with a few vendors and demonstrators. The videos are available for anyone who would like to see them.