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Park to get new fishing pier

IOLA - On October 14, the American Legion Sheveland-Taylor Post 14 approved the addition of a fishing pier to the Veterans Memorial Park, during their monthly meeting. “I think this will be a …

IOLA – The Iola Fitness and Aquatic center held a blood drive Sept. 17 that included free Peanuts shirts and a wide range of pumpkin desserts. The drive was held in the center’s Mishler …

IOLA — The congregation of Northland Lutheran Church will host its 107th Annual Lutefisk Supper and Norwegian Bake & Craft Sale on Saturday, Oct. 18. The rural church will serve the …

Judge to decide on proposed sand mine

IOLA – All testimony has been compiled in regards to the proposed sand mine on the Iola Car Show Grounds and now the decision lies with Judge Jeffrey Wisnicky in Kewaunee County. The proposed …

Lions, dogs and deer

IOLA – The Iola Lions will be collecting deer antlers this fall to donate to a service dog training organization. The antlers can be from harvested bucks taken during hunting season or shed …

National Honor Society gets national recognition

IOLA-SCANDINAVIA – The National Honor Society (NHS) at Iola-Scandinavia High School recently received a national award for their excellence and achievements. Last spring NHS Advisor, Travis …

Taste of Norway set for October

IOLA - Watch Norwegian pastry making, lefse making, and Lost Arts artisans ply their crafts at the Annual Taste of Norway and Lost Arts Fair to be held on Oct. 4 at the Iola Historical Society at 210 …

Theater and music system upgraded

IOLA-SCANDINAVIA – Last November, representatives from the music and theater department asked the Iola-Scandinavia School Board for permission to begin fund raising to get the auditorium some …

IOLA – An event that raises money for local non-profits through gathering together and riding horses is set to take place in Iola over the weekend. The event is Ride for Heroes and it will be …

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles received an application from Iola Old Car Show, Inc. requesting a new specialty license plate. A $25 donation for …

Covered bridge going up

IOLA – The Iola Lions River Walk in Iola is seeing some new construction as the covered bridge is finally being assembled, located just off of Main Street in Iola. The Iola Lions Club started …

Iola’s Moen in Who’s Who

IOLA – The Marquis Who’s Who honors people like Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, athletes, artists, entertainers corporate executives, accomplished individuals around the country and an …

New roadside garden stand

SCANDINAVIA – A pop-up farmer’s stand was started this year in Scandinavia featuring natural items and produce free of pesticide. Angela Kennelly opened up Red Bird Acres on Memorial Day …

I ♥ Trans Am

IOLA – Next to gate four at the Iola Old Car Show was a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, Martinique blue in color, the owners are Gary and Karen Miller and they have been parking in that spot for over 20 …

Original music, no cover charge

IOLA – A new music event is coming to Iola and it is a take on the Tastes & Tunes event that was held over the last few summers. Songfest is set to take place Friday, July 18 to July 20 and …

New UV system to zap pool germs

IOLA-SCANDINAVIA – The Iola-Scandinavia School Board voted to approve money from the Fitness and Aquatic Center endowment fund to pay for a new ultra violet (UV) system in the lap and leisure …

Packed hearing for Thirsty Perch

OLA – The Village of Iola board voted to not renew the liquor license for the Thirsty Perch at the June 26 public hearing. The board room was standing room-only as patrons of Thirsty Perch and …

Iola Car Show marks 53 years

IOLA – The Iola Car Show and Swap Meet is hosting its 53rd annual event that will take place from July 10 to 12. The 325-acre venue is set to host 4,000 swap spaces, 2,500 show cars and …

Trail network grows in Iola

IOLA – The Iola Winter Sports Club (IWSC) was recently awarded a grant through Waupaca County to expand their mountain biking trails. The Greenways Grant was started about six years ago as a …

Linemen in the classroom

IOLA – To help promote Electrical Safety Month in May, Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative (CWEC) provided classroom electricity safety demonstrations to fourth grade students at six …

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