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State Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) with a “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” for his work on behalf of county government during the 2025-2026 Legislative Session. “Senator Tomczyk has been instrumental in confronting the critical issues affecting the 29th Senate District and communities across Wisconsin,” said WCA President […]
The Iola Lions Club holds its annual Stuff the Bus event Saturday, Aug. 8, to support area children heading back to school this fall. Volunteers and community members gather from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Iola Sentry Grocery Store to collect new school supplies. The initiative aims to fill a bus with essential […]
Around Town STORY HOUR: The Iola Village Library is hosting the Dino Days of Summer every Friday in August at 10:30 a.m. THIRSTY PERCH MUSIC: Little Disco Band will play tonight starting at 7 p.m. Around the County FUNNEL CLOUDS: On Monday, July 21, funnel clouds were spotted south of Tigerton and Highway 49 and […]
Lenore Victoria Sprangers January 2, 1931 – July 18, 2026 Lenore Victoria Sprangers (Konkel), age 95, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on July 18, 2026, at Manawa Community Living Center. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness, all provided by her inherent need to quietly take care of those she loved most. Lenore was born on […]
The Iola Historical Society planned to hold its July board and membership meetings Monday, July 27, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot St., with Waupaca County Treasurer Mark Sether scheduled to speak on the role of treasurer, county history and the state of courthouse renovations. The board meeting was set for 5:30 p.m., followed by […]
Around Town GOLF OUTING: Hitterdahl Church Annual Golf Outing and Harvest Dinner, Sunday, Sept. 13. Participants will gather after worship at Glacier Wood. It is the 15th Annual Harvest Dinner, Raffle, and Golf Outing. Shotgun start is at 11:30 a.m. Lunch follows at 2 p.m. with raffle drawings during the meal. Volunteers and donations are […]
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 […]
