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Around Town Around the County WAUPACA CITY COUNCIL is scheduled to meet Tuesday evening at City Hall. Agenda items include routine city business; a water and sewer utility board meeting was canceled. (Source: City of Waupaca) THE CITY OF WAUPACA is conducting a live-trapping campaign for feral cats in the Oman Street area through June […]
Around Town ALL-CONFERENCE BASEBALL: Congratulations to the following Iola-Scandinavia High School baseball players: Ben Gruba, 1st Team; Chase Timdal, 2nd Team; Wyatt Wolberg, 2nd Team; Broghan Gullixon, Honorable Mention; and Mason Morfrey, Honorable Mention. ALL-CONFERENCE SOFTBALL: The following Iola-Scandinavia High School softball players named to CWC-East teams are Brooklyn Berrens, catcher, 1st Team (unanimous); Braelyn […]
The Iola Lions Club recognized Lion Mark Doll with the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award during its Honors Night on Monday, May 18. The award honors Lions Club members whose service and dedication reflect the mission of Lions Clubs International. Each Melvin Jones Fellowship nomination also supports important programs such as SightFirst and other initiatives […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach Iola-Scandinavia had five girls recognized by the Central Wisconsin Conference – East Division in softball for the 2026 season. Senior catcher Brooklyn Berrens and sophomore center fielder Braelyn Jueds were first-team selections for the Thunderbirds. Berrens was a unanimous selection. Senior pitcher Rayanne Clendenning and senior first baseman Brylee Jueds […]
The Helvetia Town Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 2, evening, and is expected to discuss 2026 road maintenance plans, upcoming town hall improvements, and several administrative items. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Helvetia Town Hall, E2544 County Rd GG. The public is welcome to attend the […]
REEDSVILLE – L. Lodel delivered a game-winning single in the bottom of the eighth inning, lifting the Reedsville Varsity Panthers to a 5-4 victory over the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds on Thursday at Reedsville High School. The Panthers trailed 2-1 before rallying late, then held off a Thunderbirds comeback to secure the walk-off win. The teams entered […]
With increased food needs, the Iola Food Pantry is starting regular hours on June 3. The food pantry will be open on the first and third Wednesdays from 8 to 10 a.m. and on the second and fourth Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. People can pull up on the John Street side of the […]
Around Town MONUMENT INSTALLATION: On Thursday, June 11, Stone Monument Company will install the Krause Publications monument listing the 1,799 employees who worked at Krause Publications from 1952 to 2002, on its 50th anniversary. The installation at Chet Krause Legacy Park will start at 9 a.m., with the monuments being placed at around 11 a.m. […]
The Iola Lions Club celebrates Diana Jones as the newest Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest recognition from Lions Clubs International for outstanding humanitarian service. Lions Clubs International bestows the Melvin Jones Fellowship — named for its founder — on individuals who embody the organization’s ideals through exceptional dedication to their club and community. Jones received […]
The Thirsty Perch, a longtime restaurant and bar in Iola, Wisconsin, that lost its Class B liquor license, has accused village officials of unfair treatment, selective enforcement, and personal bias during its effort to obtain a new license. The village board voted unanimously in June 2025 not to renew the license following complaints and a […]
