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Iola is an extinct town in Gunnison County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. The community was inundated and destroyed by the creation of Blue Mesa Reservoir.

A post office called Iola was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1963. The name Iola reportedly was selected simply on account of it being a pleasant name.

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