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Voters in the School District of Iola-Scandinavia will head to the polls Nov. 3 to decide on a crucial four-year, non-recurring operational referendum. The local school board proposed the ballot measure to address a severe shortage in general operating revenue following a narrow 176-vote defeat of a similar measure in April. While the historical context […]
Around Town WATERCOLOR CLASS: A watercolor painting class by Carolyn Rosenberger will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Lessons from the Art. The class will be painting birch trees set against a richly colored autumn meadow. The cost is $25 and includes all supplies. BASKETBALLS NEEDED: Iola-Scandinavia High School boys varsity basketball coach Sam […]
By Chris Nelson, District Administrator College and Technical College Credit Our dual credit programming has grown significantly. In 2023, students earned a combined 171 college and technical college credits. Last school year, students earned 401 credits, more than double in just four years. Students earn these credits tuition-free while still in high school through options […]
Around Town DEMOCRAT CANDIDATES TOWN HALL: Rick Crosson, running for the 8th Congressional District, and Gillian Battino, running for State Senate, will be at Iola Mills on Wednesday, Sept. 30, starting at 6 p.m. GAS DRIVE-OFF: On Monday, Sept. 21, Sandbur Corners reported a gas drive-off valued at $80. The vehicle was a black Toyota […]
Junior runner Revyn Schrank secured a top-10 individual finish to anchor the Iola-Scandinavia cross-country program at a highly competitive Division 3 meet on Friday, Sept. 26, in Marshfield. Schrank powered the Iola-Scandinavia girls’ team to a 13th-place finish in a field of 19 teams, crossing the finish line of the 5,000-meter race in 20 minutes, […]
Around Town THE WAUPACA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE is investigating several recent incidents, including the illegal dumping of hundreds of old tires along State Highway 49 in Iola, discovered Sept. 27. Deputies also responded Sept. 26 to a residential burglary on County Road G in Scandinavia, where a suspect forced entry into a home. In a […]
The Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity volleyball team moved to 13-9 after five matches between Sept. 19 and Sept. 24. The Thunderbirds kicked off the multi-match run on Saturday, Sept. 19, with tournament play, where they went 3-2 over the weekend. Iola-Scandinavia opened the action with a 2-0 victory over Ripon High School, anchored by senior […]
The Village of Iola Ordinance Committee will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 2, to review proposed updates to village codes, highlighting new regulations for short-term rentals and changes to all-terrain vehicle rules. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Village of Iola Clerk’s Office, located at 180 S. Main Street. Chairperson Aaron Messier will […]
Around Town A COMMUNITY SURVEY has signaled strong public support for a proposed Iola-Scandinavia School District operational referendum. District officials are analyzing the feedback as they prepare for a potential ballot measure this November to address inflationary costs and state funding shortfalls. (Source: Waupaca County Post) Around the County THE WAUPACA FINANCE COMMITTEE voted unanimously […]
Around Town STUDENT MEAL DEBT ERASURE: Iola-Scandinavia’s community-wide effort to pay $6,000 accumulated in student lunch debt was beautifully covered by Bethanie Gengler of the Waupaca County Post. Read it here. LOCAL BUSINESS EXPANSION: This week Gritline Equipment Service announced new small engine operations in Iola. The provider is now offering specialized small equipment tuning, […]
