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The Village of Iola Board of Trustees endorsed a Department of Natural Resources grant application by the Lake Iola Lake District for a new weed cutter during its regular meeting on Feb. 10. President Pro Tem David Harper presided over the session at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 South […]
The Scandinavia Village Board met Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Community Room at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, where members reviewed ongoing zoning compliance, sewer infrastructure priorities, and expanded financial reporting. President David Mork called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees Mike Hayes, Kelton Wilhite, Kyle Swenson, and Daniel Koehler […]
Around Town Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Iola-Scandinavia currently has the following positions open: Food Service Assistant (dishwasher/prep/server), apply here; Part-Time Special Education Route Driver, apply here; Substitute Teachers, apply here; and Substitute Support Staff, apply here. Around the County Around the State PFAS LEGISLATION: The Wisconsin Senate unanimously passed legislation Tuesday, March 17, that, […]
The Iola Historical Society will hold its monthly membership meeting on Monday, March 30, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street in Iola, where members will review plans for the organization’s 2026 events and projects and watch the award-winning documentary “Back on Track.” The session begins with a 5:30 p.m. board meeting, followed by the […]
Martha L. Cook September 27, 1935 – March 13, 2026 Martha L. Cook, Age 90, passed away on March 13, 2026. She was born on Sept 27, 1935, the daughter of the late Russell and Electa (Jole) Nygaard. Martha is survived by her daughters, Dawn (Cort) Martin of Soquel, California, Lori Gerard of Prineville, Oregon, and Gail […]
Around Town SHUTDOWN: Most businesses are closed today, the school district is closed, and there is a tow ban throughout the county. NIKE INDOOR NATIONALS: Jensen Rice and Aiden Bowen competed at Nike Indoor Nationals this past weekend. Congratulations on your performance! Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Iola-Scandinavia currently has the following positions open: Food […]
This week marks National Sunshine Week, observed March 15-21, 2026, a nonpartisan initiative that highlights the vital role of open government and public access to information in American democracy. Timed to James Madison’s birthday on March 16 — the “father of the Constitution” who championed transparency — the observance reminds citizens that sunlight, as Justice […]
By Tom Anderson Varsity Softball Head Coach “Egg My House” Easter Egg Hunt fundraiser by the Iola-Scandinavia girls’ High School softball team will be held on Saturday, April 4, the evening before Easter Sunday. We will be taking orders through Thursday, March 9. However, we have been known to extend the deadline to Friday, April […]
Raymond Joseph Peotter July 27, 1931 – May 11, 2026 Raymond Joseph Peotter, 94, of Iola, Wisconsin, formerly of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born on July 27, 1931, in Seymour, Wisconsin, to the late Frank and Margaret (Marnocha) Peotter. Raymond married Dorothy (Langdok) Peotter in 1952 in Michigan. Raymond […]
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bill that could shield residents from costly lawsuits designed to silence free speech. The measure, Assembly Bill 701, adopts the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, a model law from the Uniform Law Commission. It aims to protect people who speak out on public issues from strategic lawsuits against public participation, […]
