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Around Town BABA HALL OF FAME: Congratulations to Bob Moe of the Scandinavia Vikings baseball team for being named to its Hall of Fame! Business Hours SLICED PIZZA CO.: Sunday noon-8 p.m., Monday 4-8 p.m., Tuesday closed, Wednesday closed, Thursday 4-8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Around the County WAUPACA CITY […]
By Dan Halverson At Jorgens Park Preserve, so calm and fair Green meadows dance beneath the open air Tall pine trees stand in quiet, gentle grace Guarding this peaceful and picturesque place. The lake below reflects the sky so blue A timeless scene with every cherished view Here, family and friends gathered with laughter and […]
Around Town PIE IN THE PARK CANCELLED: Sheveland-Taylor American Legion Post 14 has announced that Pie in the Park won’t be held this year. The event was canceled by the Crystal Café, the event sponsor. The business is planning a 60th anniversary celebration instead. “While we are disappointed that this long-standing tradition will not continue […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach Iola-Scandinavia senior softball players Brooklyn Berrens and Rayanne Clendenning were selected by the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association (WFSCA) to play in the Wisconsin Senior All-Star Softball Series. This event will showcase the most talented senior softball players in Wisconsin. The games will be on Tuesday, June 16, at Woodside […]
Rachelle “Shelly” M. Kunzman September 6, 1955 – June 6, 2026 Rachelle “Shelly” M. Kunzman, age 70, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born on September 6, 1955, in Iola to Malcolm and Gladys (Olson) Lien, Shelly was a beloved daughter, dedicated mother, grandmother, cherished sister, and member of her community. Shelly lived […]
The Scandinavia Town Board convened its May meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and approved planned road maintenance projects for the year while adopting a resolution to protect local roads. Chair Bryan Fuhs called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with board members Brenda Mazemke, Lonnie Pryzbylski, Frank Bauer and […]
The Scandinavia Town Board will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, where members will consider liquor licenses, address ongoing road and property concerns, and review several administrative matters. The board will take up approval of a liquor license and operator licenses for Silver Lake Lanes, […]
The Village of Iola Board will meet Tuesday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main St., to consider renewals of multiple alcohol beverage and tobacco licenses, temporary event permits and other routine village business. The board will act on renewals of Class “A,” Class “B” and […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School Board will convene Monday, June 8, for its regular meeting, where members will examine the district’s preliminary 2026-27 budget, consider personnel recommendations and receive updates on a possible referendum. The board will meet at 6 p.m. in Room #6 of the Elementary School at 450 Division Street. The public may offer comments […]
Around Town Job Opportunities COACHING POSITIONS: The Iola-Scandinavia School District has coach openings in Varsity Football, Middle School Football, JV Volleyball, and Middle School Volleyball. Email juedsd@iola.k12.us. Around the County WAUPACA COUNTY HOMEOWNERS continue grappling with recovery more than a month after severe April flooding. Roughly 50 homes in the county’s floodplain are estimated to […]
