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Around Town SAVE THE DATE: The Iola Citywide Rummage Sale will be held May 14-17. The sale covers rummage sales in the Iola-Scandinavia area. The cost to be on the map is $10. Go here for the form to register. The Waupaca Citywide Rummage Sale will also be held on those dates. TRADING POST CLOSING: […]
Candidates for the School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board have answered questions presented by this news source. Incumbents Laura Krogwold for the Towns of Iola and Scandinavia and Vanessa Kirmse for the Village of Scandinavia are the only candidates on the April 7 ballot. Their term will be for three years. Answers to the questions are […]
Iola-Scandinavia School District proposes $7.6 million referendum Across Wisconsin, 17 percent of the state’s school districts (72 of 421) are placing referendums on the April 2026 ballot to exceed the state-imposed revenue limits that cap how much money they can raise from local property taxes. More than 70 districts will have referendums in April: 60 […]
Virginia Ruth Torgerson November 23, 1930 – March 16, 2026 Virginia Ruth Torgerson, 95, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born on Nov. 23, 1930, in Brookfield, Wisconsin, to the late Anton and Caroline (Dersch) Frank. Virginia married Forrest Torgerson on Nov. 11, 1954, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church […]
The Village of Iola Board of Trustees endorsed a Department of Natural Resources grant application by the Lake Iola Lake District for a new weed cutter during its regular meeting on Feb. 10. President Pro Tem David Harper presided over the session at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 South […]
The Scandinavia Village Board met Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Community Room at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, where members reviewed ongoing zoning compliance, sewer infrastructure priorities, and expanded financial reporting. President David Mork called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees Mike Hayes, Kelton Wilhite, Kyle Swenson, and Daniel Koehler […]
Around Town Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Iola-Scandinavia currently has the following positions open: Food Service Assistant (dishwasher/prep/server), apply here; Part-Time Special Education Route Driver, apply here; Substitute Teachers, apply here; and Substitute Support Staff, apply here. Around the County Around the State PFAS LEGISLATION: The Wisconsin Senate unanimously passed legislation Tuesday, March 17, that, […]
The Iola Historical Society will hold its monthly membership meeting on Monday, March 30, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street in Iola, where members will review plans for the organization’s 2026 events and projects and watch the award-winning documentary “Back on Track.” The session begins with a 5:30 p.m. board meeting, followed by the […]
Martha L. Cook September 27, 1935 – March 13, 2026 Martha L. Cook, Age 90, passed away on March 13, 2026. She was born on Sept 27, 1935, the daughter of the late Russell and Electa (Jole) Nygaard. Martha is survived by her daughters, Dawn (Cort) Martin of Soquel, California, Lori Gerard of Prineville, Oregon, and Gail […]
Around Town SHUTDOWN: Most businesses are closed today, the school district is closed, and there is a tow ban throughout the county. NIKE INDOOR NATIONALS: Jensen Rice and Aiden Bowen competed at Nike Indoor Nationals this past weekend. Congratulations on your performance! Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Iola-Scandinavia currently has the following positions open: Food […]
