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Wisconsin voters will decide three proposed changes to the state constitution on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The questions deal with the governor’s partial veto power over taxes and fees, government authority to close places of worship during emergencies, and bans on discrimination or preferential treatment by public entities. Each measure requires a simple […]
Around Town FOREIGN STUDENTS: Four foreign exchange students are attending Iola-Scandinavia High School this year. Sixtine is from France, Sara from Hungary, Sophia from Germany, and Songul is also from Germany. Welcome! T-BIRDS WIN: Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity football notched a win over North Crawford on Friday, Sept. 4, by a score of 14-6. This […]
Foerster – Vaadeland Engagement Trey and Mary Foerster of Iola-Scandinavia, Wisconsin, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cailin, to Kevin Vaadeland, son of John and Dawn Vaadeland of Park Rapids, Minnesota. The wedding ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 24, 2027. The bride graduated from North Dakota State University and is […]
The Scandinavia Town Board will meet Wednesday, Sept. 9, to discuss a looming school referendum and updates on local junk yards. The monthly board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, where local officials will tackle a crowded agenda ranging from local property compliance to upcoming regional meetings. The evening’s top […]
The Scandinavia Town Board approved a conditional use permit for a new cell tower and voted to grant a $5 hourly wage increase for emergency medical services staff at its Aug. 12 meeting. The meeting, chaired by Bryan Fuhs, took place at 5:38 p.m. at the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Board members Brenda Mazemke, Bryan Fuhs, […]
The Iola Village Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8, to establish local holiday hours, review park donations, and consider designating a special celebratory day. The public meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Community Room at Iola Village Hall. Trustees will vote on Resolution 2026-7 to declare Sept. 20 as Charles Fritz […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in Room 6 of the Elementary School at 450 Division St. in Iola to address budget resolutions that could allow the district to exceed its revenue limit and put the question to voters. Board members will consider a resolution authorizing the school district […]
Around Town FREE HAT: If you’re a runner, you can get a free hat from the Iola Winter Sports Club is you register to run on Sunday, Sept. 13, in the Iola Fall Classic. Register here. RIDE FOR HEROES: This horse-riding event is slated for Sept. 10-12 at the Iola Car Show Campground. Wolf River […]
Schrank provided the top performance of the day for T-Birds The Amherst boys and Lomira girls’ cross country teams secured championship victories Wednesday at the 17-school Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Invitational. Hosted by Iola-Scandinavia High School at the Iola Winter Sports Club on County MM, the meet showcased stellar individual performances alongside tightly contested team races across […]
