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Property owners in the Iola-Scandinavia School District could face annual tax increases ranging from roughly $193 to more than $900 if lawmakers or the courts overturn Act 10, according to new district-level projections from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL). The Milwaukee-based conservative law and policy center recently released an analysis alongside an […]
Road crews across Waupaca County are in the final stretch of their autumn push, hustling to clear orange barrels and button up three major construction zones along U.S. 10 before winter weather takes over, according to the City of Waupaca. While Wisconsin Department of Transportation crews expect to wrap up one stretch completely before Thanksgiving, […]
Around Town IOLA-SCANDINAVIA JUNIOR BOWLING doubles tournament winners are Tate and Walker, Class D; Felix and Ben, Class C; Paige and Nevaeh, Class B; and Magnum and Clyde, Class A. They advance to the next round on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 9 a.m. at Wolf River Lanes in New London. IOLA-SCANDINAVIA PTO will meet on […]
Local schools, recreation hubs, and businesses are rallying together this November as Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative launches its annual Toys for Tots campaign to support area families ahead of the Christmas holiday. With the holiday season fast approaching, CWEC is placing toy collection boxes at more than 30 businesses and schools across the region. The […]
More than 70 students in grades seven through 12 are kicking off rehearsals at Iola-Scandinavia High School as the I-S Schools Musical Theatre Department prepares to stage Disney’s “Frozen” from Feb. 11-14, 2027. Now one week into rehearsals, the young cast and crew are gearing up for a four-show run at the high school auditorium […]
Earl Bernard Lukaszewski March 13, 1947 – November 13, 2026 Earl Bernard Lukaszewski, 79, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Nov. 13, 2026.Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1947 to Bernard and Julia Lukaszewski, Earl was raised on Milwaukee’s South Side with his sisters, Marilyn and Virginia (“Jeanie”), and brother, Richard. He […]
The community prepares for holiday brightness as the annual Iola Christmas Parade steps off Saturday, Dec. 5, at 4:30 p.m. Local residents, businesses, and community groups are assembling their rosters now to bring festive spirit to the heart of Iola. The main event begins at Iola-Scandinavia High School, where participants line up starting at 3:45 […]
Ann L. (Sorenson) Hoyord October 6, 1942 – November 10, 2026 Ann L. (Sorenson) Hoyord, 84, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. Ann was born on Oct. 6, 1942, in Iola, Wisconsin, to Norman and Ihla (Wogsland) Sorenson. She graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School and attended Bethany Lutheran […]
The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office transforms traditional law enforcement into an active team sport as deputies swap patrol duties for community outreach across Waupaca County. Through a series of coordinated events, educational programs, and youth sports interactions, the agency strengthens its bond with local residents, builds trust, and supports public safety. Young people take center […]
The Iola Winter Sports Club (IWSC) is gearing up for a bustling winter season by launching infrastructure improvements, expanding its multi-sport offerings, and hosting essential community fundraisers. With a rich tradition in central Wisconsin dating back to 1910, the family-friendly, non-profit organization manages a premier silent-sports property featuring over 20 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails […]
