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The Scandinavia Village Board approved several contracts and administrative actions during its regular monthly meeting on March 10, including a mowing agreement, sewer maintenance work, and support for a new kayak launch at Silver Lake. President David Mork called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. in the Community Room at the Municipal Center. Trustees […]
Around Town MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS ANNOUNCED: New mountain bike trails, snowmaking system upgrade, and facility expansion are all part of a major improvement campaign at the Iola Winter Sports Club. The total campaign goal is $2.5 million. Read the Waupaca County Post article here. BULLYING PETITION CIRCULATING: There is an anti-bullying petition being circulated to be […]
The Iola Winter Sports Club will bring back its popular First Mondays 5K Trail Race Series for a second year, with new sponsorship, fresh courses, and family-friendly activities planned at the club’s trails in Iola this summer. The series kicks off in June and continues on the first Monday of each month through August. Pineries […]
The Iola Historical Society will hold its April board and membership meetings on Monday, April 27, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, to review plans for upcoming summer and fall events. The board meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. A program titled “The Trapping World” will […]
U.S. Rep. Tony Wied, a millionaire who represents Wisconsin’s northeastern district, reported at least $1.3 million in trades in February. Experts say it’s only a matter of time before his stock trading becomes a problem. By Annie Pulley, THE BADGER PROJECT Most Americans support banning members of Congress and their families from trading stocks in individual […]
Cole Schacherl won the men’s 5-kilometer division and Jared Linzmeier took the men’s 15-kilometer title Saturday, April 18, at the Iola Spring Trail Race, headlining a day of strong performances across distances and age groups at the Iola Winter Sports Club. The event drew 39 runners from communities across Wisconsin, including Amherst, Amherst Junction, Plover, […]
Mary Patricia Bilski Marc h 23, 1954 – April 16, 2026 Mary Patricia Bilski, 72, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 23, 1954, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to the late Arthur and Rose (Wall) Moeller. Mary wed Paul Bilski on Dec. 20, 1996, in […]
By Jennifer Schustek, Village of Iola PresidentI am aware of concerns raised in surrounding communities regarding drinking water quality following the recent severe weather and historic rainfall.I want to assure our residents that our Village staff continues to actively test and monitor both our water treatment facilities and the quality of the water within the […]
WITTENBERG — The Wittenberg-Birnamwood Chargers erupted for six runs in the bottom of the first inning and never trailed, cruising to an 11-3 victory over the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds on Thursday at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School. The Chargers sent 10 batters to the plate in the opening frame. Meverden doubled to score two runs. Desrochers followed with […]
WITTENBERG – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team lost its first game of the season at Wittenberg-Birnamwood, 11-1, on Thursday, April 16. The loss dropped the Thunderbirds to 1-1 in the CWC-East and to 3-1 overall. The win improved the Chargers’ conference record to 4-0 and their overall record to 9-0. The game was stopped in the sixth inning […]
