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Iola-Scandinavia Community Fitness and Aquatic Center expands access with new membership plans

October 27, 2026 / No Comments

The Iola-Scandinavia Community Fitness and Aquatic Center is expanding community wellness opportunities today by introducing updated membership pricing for district and non-district residents at its comprehensive facility. The new tiered pricing framework aims to broaden access to physical fitness and aquatic recreation for individuals and families of all ages. The facility provides flexible access methods, […]

Opinion

Balancing the scale on Wisconsin’s Partial Veto

October 27, 2026 / No Comments

Wisconsin voters heading to the polls this November face a fundamental question regarding the boundaries of executive power and structural governance. Question 1, a legislatively referred constitutional amendment, asks whether the state should strip the governor of the ability to create or increase taxes and fees using the partial veto. While some frame it as […]

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Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

October 27, 2026 / No Comments

Around Town MUSICAL AUDITIONS BEGIN tonight at the Iola-Scandinavia School District. Students can try out from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the school auditorium. Directors will evaluate vocal performance, stage presence, and reading ability for the district’s upcoming theatrical production. STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE members will finalize a new long-term development draft Wednesday. The Iola-Scandinavia […]

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Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

October 26, 2026 / No Comments

Around Town STATE BOUND: Revyn Schrank and Nola Mae Vater are going to the State Cross Country competition. Congratulations! In WIAA D3 Sectional 4 competition at Rosholt, Schrank placed 3rd with a time of 20:09.3 and Vater 6th with a time of 20:32.0. Evelyn Bablitch of Rosholt took 1st with a time of 19:33.9. Sectional […]

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Camille Angeline Nowakowski obituary

October 26, 2026 / No Comments

Camille Angeline Nowakowski April 22, 1943 – October 21, 2026 Camille Angeline Nowakowski, 83, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. She was born on April 22, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Henry and Phyllis Ernst. Camille married Gene Nowakowski, the love of her life, on July 21, 1973, in Milwaukee. She […]

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Iola-Scandinavia sweeps Manawa to advance to WIAA Regional Final

October 23, 2026 / No Comments

The fourth-seeded Iola-Scandinavia varsity volleyball team kept its postseason run alive Thursday night, defeating fifth-seeded Manawa in straight sets in a WIAA Division 4 regional semifinal. The Thunderbirds secured the sweep with set scores of 28-26, 25-21 and 25-17. With the victory, Iola-Scandinavia improved its overall record to 17-11. The team will travel to face […]

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Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

October 23, 2026 / No Comments

Around Town LAKE IOLA hosts paddling witches this week. Organizers invite community members to grab their brooms, paddles, and coven costumes for the Witches & Wizards Paddle gathering on Lake Iola. The seasonal event highlights a busy weekend schedule centered at the historic, hydro-powered Iola Mills venue. IOLA-SCANDINAVIA AREA FALL FOLIAGE: The Iola-Scandinavia Chamber showcased […]

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Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

October 22, 2026 / No Comments

Around Town VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFF MATCH brings high school sports action to the area tonight. The Manawa Girls Varsity Volleyball team will travel to face off against the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds in a WIAA regional playoff match at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Around the County WAUPACA — The Waupaca City Council appointed Cat Valdez Doyle as […]

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Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

October 21, 2026 / No Comments

Around Town SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWSLETTER latest edition has been released to the public. The Iola-Scandinavia School District published the October issue of the T-Bird Times, detailing information on student achievements, district finances, and the upcoming November operational referendum. VILLAGE BOARD AUTHORIZES revitalization funding for small businesses. The Iola Village Board of Trustees approved $500 Spruce […]

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Paul Curtis Anderson obituary

October 20, 2026 / No Comments

Paul Curtis Anderson October 6, 1949 – October 17, 2026 Paul Curtis Anderson, a resident of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at age 77 on Oct. 17, 2026. Born on Oct. 6, 1949, in Iola, Paul was the son of the late Robert and Eunice (Miedaner) Anderson, the loving brother of Carol (Thomas) Hoff, David […]