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Around Town RUSSELL RECEIVES DIPLOMA: Nicole Russell received a Human Services Assistant Technical diploma from Northcentral Technical College, Wausau. Congratulations! Business Hours CRYSTAL CAFE: New hours are Monday and Tuesday, closed; Wednesday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Friday fish fry will be served until 2:30 p.m. Around the County WAUPACA COUNTY REVIEWS […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Family Week Committee launches another Back to School Family Week from Aug. 22-28, inviting local businesses to sponsor a beloved community tradition that unites families with free, fun events at the start of the school year. The weeklong celebration has grown into a cherished annual event for families in the Iola-Scandinavia area. It […]
The Thunderbird Booster Club calls on community members, local businesses, families, and T-Bird fans to join as members or make donations to sustain vital co-curricular activities for Iola-Scandinavia students. The club bridges the gap between limited school budgets and the full costs of high-quality programs. Its financial contributions directly support transportation to competitions, team apparel, […]
Around Town THIRSTY PERCH GETS LICENSE: Sherri Miller of the Thirsty Perch in Iola received a liquor license from the Village of Iola on Tuesday, July 14. Steve has been removed from the LLC but remains the property owner, according to a Facebook post from the establishment. The bar/restaurant will feature Spark Spark Bang from […]
John Carl Schwartz John Carl Schwartz, 67, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026. John’s life was defined by his love for his family, his commitment to his community, and the countless relationships he built over his 67 years. Although Frontotemporal Degeneration changed the final years of his life, it could […]
Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she […]
Around Town SMOKER GRILL WINNER: The winner of the Iola Car Show & O’so Brewing Company smoker grill set from Iola Sentry is Gene Walz of Iola. The store threw in a bag of E. E. charcoal and Hickory chips. Congratulations! IOLA CAR SHOW WRAPS UP: The Iola Car Show and Swap Meet concluded its […]
The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education will meet Monday, July 13, at 6 p.m. in Room 6 of the Elementary School at 450 Division Street to discuss personnel decisions, a potential November referendum and updates on the district’s strategic plan and budget. The board will consider hiring recommendations that include Madison Weingart as […]
Board to consider Thirsty Perch licensing The Iola Village Board will convene Tuesday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 South Main Street, for its regular meeting. Board members will formally introduce the newly appointed Circuit Court, Branch III Judge, the Honorable Diane L. Meulemans, during the session. […]
Around Town IOLA CAR SHOW UNDERWAY. The 54th annual Iola Car Show & Swap Meet opened Thursday, July 9, at 350 Chrome Place in Iola with gates at 7 a.m. The event features thousands of show cars, swap spaces, special guests, live music, and family activities through Saturday. Admission $20 daily or $30 for the […]
