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Owners of The Thirsty Perch, a longtime gathering spot at 195 Water Street in downtown Iola, submitted a new application for a Class B liquor license as their legal battle over the prior denial continues in court. The business, operated by Sherri Miller and Steve Steeber, lost its liquor license last year after the Village […]
Around Town JAZZ JAM: If you like Jazz, don’t miss Jazz Jam tonight at LitleWolf Gallery. It starts at 5:30 p.m. Around the County PACKERS DONATE HELMETS: Weyauwega-Fremont football players got a surprise Friday as the Green Bay Packers unveiled 25 brand-new football helmets for the program. Read the WFRV story here. WAUPACA COUNTY SHERIFF’S […]
The Scandinavia Village Board met April 14 in the Community Room at the Municipal Center, where it reviewed ongoing sewer system operations and approved routine business items. President David Mork called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Trustees Mike Hayes, Kelton Wilhite, and Kyle Swenson, along with Clerk Alison Dunham, Deputy Clerk Mike Stockwell, […]
The Public Works and Personnel Committee took several financial and operational actions during its meeting on May 7 at Iola Village Hall. The committee approved obtaining bids for a new four-wheeler, voted to begin repaying an internal loan from the Sewer Department to the Village General Fund, and agreed to write off $1,558.60 in uncollectable […]
The Iola Park & Garden Committee approved repairs to the Community Garden shed and upgrades to gates at Rosie Paw Dog Park during its meeting on May 6 at the Iola Village Hall Clerk’s Office. Chairperson Aaron Messier called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Committee members present included Messier, Alan Bauer, and Pamela […]
The Iola Revitalization Committee approved spending up to $2,200 for hanging planters at the Covered Bridge and $100 for flowers around a truck and sign near Premier Bank during its meeting on May 6. Village of Iola President Jennifer Schustek called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall Clerk’s Office, […]
Around Town REGIONAL SEMIFINAL: Iola-Scandinavia High School’s softball team will play No. 4 Pacelli on Tuesday, May 25, at Pacelli. No. 9 Gillett-Suring will play No. 8 Shiocton on May 21, and that winner will play against No. 1 Bonduel on May 25. The winner of that game will take on the winner of the […]
Wyatt Wolberg delivered a standout offensive performance with three hits and four runs batted in, powering the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds to a 12-2 victory over the Manawa Wolves Varsity on Thursday at Taylor Field. Wolberg provided the biggest blow of the game with a three-run home run to left field in the fourth inning. He also […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach AMHERST – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team lost to Amherst, 8-2, on Thursday night, May 21, in a non-conference game. The game was played at the downtown softball field at Nelson Park – known as Freddie’s Home Plate. The loss dropped the Thunderbirds’ overall record to 16-7. The T-Birds grabbed an […]
The Person of the Year, Business of the Year, and Spark Plug award winners received plaques at the 28th annual Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Awards Night. About 30 people attended the event on Wednesday, May 20, at Iola Mills. “We are very blessed to have so many great people and organizations plus unique businesses in […]
