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The present Village of Iola was the homeland of Redbird, and Indian Chief, brother of Chief Waupaca, after whom our county was named. Redbird’s daughter was Princess Iola, who, according to legend, left her native land to live as the wife of Chief Syracuse in her ancestral home in New York State.
The first white settlers erected a saw mill at the head of a mill pond in the 1850's, followed by a post office and Methodist church. The Village of Iola was formerly incorporated in 1892. The immigration of the Norwegian ancestors took place between the 1860's and 1890's.
The Iola Old Car Show and Swap Meet put Iola on the map as the largest car show in the Midwest. Iola is rich in the natural beauties of wildlife, forestry and lake shores, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
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The Village of Iola is now accepting online payment for Utility bills by using Allpaid.
Click over to our Pay Bills page for more info.
Online Bill Pays Now Available!!
The Iola Lake District is looking for Summer help to operate the Weed Trimmer for Lake Iola. If this is something you are interested in learning more about, please contact the Village Office at 715-445-2913.