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Station Iola offers three rewards programs with different ways to earn and redeem discounts: Pick ‘n Save, Earnify, and Station Rewards. Pick ‘n Save Station Iola recommends paying inside before pumping gas to redeem Pick ‘n Save points. Enter your phone number at checkout, then tell the cashier how many gallons you want or how […]
Republican candidates secured decisive victories across major state and local races in Waupaca County during Tuesday’s election, while a high-stakes school district referendum passed by a narrow margin. According to unofficial election night tallies from six area municipalities and townships, Republican candidates won at least 61% of the vote in every major contested candidate race […]
Around Town REFERENDUM APPROVED: Voters in the School District of Iola-Scandinavia approved a major operational funding referendum Tuesday. The ballot measure passed narrowly with 1,311 yes votes to 1,210 no votes. The district can now exceed state revenue limits by $1.2 million this year and $1.5 million annually for three subsequent years. FINANCIAL AID NIGHT: […]
Around Town NJORD’s MERKANTIL in Scandinavia opens Wednesday, Nov. 4. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The internet has not been hooked up yet, so the business will accept cash only. Around the County MARATHON COUNTY — A Chicago man accused of planting electronic jackpotting devices into automated teller machines […]
Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School is preparing to host its annual Knowledge Lunch event from Nov. 9 through Nov. 11, giving parents a chance to eat with their children and hear about their recent classroom activities. School officials announced that sign-ups for the three-day event are officially complete. Because of limited time and seating capacity, organizers are […]
Around Town ALL-CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL has been announced. Emma Printz is unanimous 1st Team, Maggie Maus is 1st Team, Charlotte Isermann is Honorable Mention, and Ruby Maus is Honorable Mention. Congratulations! MARSHA MUELLER is the featured artist in November at LittleWolf Gallery. Marsha Mueller is a longtime arts teacher, teaching K–12 for 25+ years. She now […]
The Helvetia Town Board will convene Nov. 4 to vote on the town’s upcoming budget, address ongoing road maintenance projects, and review a comprehensive planning item involving Yah’s Refuge LLC. The regular monthly meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the town hall, located at E2544 County Road GG in Iola. A public budget hearing […]
When the state of Wisconsin hands out its school report cards, the School District of Iola-Scandinavia lands near the top of the class. On the latest report cards from the Department of Public Instruction, both our elementary school and our middle/high school earned four-star ratings and were officially rated as “exceed expectations.” Our middle and […]
Around Town SENIOR FINANCIAL AID NIGHT at Iola-Scandinavia High School for seniors and parents/guardians is Wednesday, Nov. 4, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Those who want to stay after the presentation can complete the FAFSA before they leave, with an expert there to answer questions along the way. Use this link for information […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Area Chamber of Commerce released member survey results showing strong local business support for the school district’s upcoming operational referendum. For official information on election dates, deadlines, and the ballot measure’s terms or history, residents should consult the local school district or official municipal election portals. The anonymous survey, conducted via JotForm, indicated […]
