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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 […]
Around Town FIREBIRDS COMPETITION: The Firebird cheer program earned top honors at its latest competition, with the PWA Black Team placing first and the PWB Orange Team finishing third among five teams. Both squads performed demanding routines showcasing their preparation, teamwork, and confidence. The program also captured the traveling team trophy for the second consecutive […]
The Helvetia Town Board approved a new air-conditioning unit contract and discussed upcoming financial changes to local emergency services at its regular meeting Aug. 4 at the Town Hall. Chairman Jeff Opper called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., with all board members, four residents, and two guests in attendance. The board voted to […]
The Village of Iola Revitalization Committee will vote on a business grant application for LittleWolf Gallery during its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. at the Village of Iola Hall, 180 S. Main St. Under the leadership of committee Chair Alan Bauer, officials and community representatives will gather […]
Around Town VARSITY FOOTBALL: Local readers voted Tanner Kampert of Iola-Scandinavia the Stevens Point Journal midseason football MVP. Congratulations! ALL-CONFERENCE CROSS COUNTRY: Iola-Scandinavia High School cross country runners named to All-Conference teams include Revyn Schrank (1st Team, 5th Place), Nola Mae Vater (1st Team, 7th Place), and Evan Linjer (2nd Team, 13th Place). Congratulations! IOLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School District’s latest academic report cards show that all district schools officially exceed state expectations, driven by student growth metrics that rank among the highest in Wisconsin. According to recent data from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, both Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School and Iola-Scandinavia Middle/High School earned four-star ratings under the state’s accountability […]
State Rep. Brent Jacobson receives the prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award from the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce for his consistent voting record in support of economic growth and job creation. The statewide chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association honors Jacobson during the ongoing 2025-2026 legislative session, a period marked by intense debates over state tax […]
Around Town VARSITY FOOTBALL: Local sports reports confirm Iola-Scandinavia defeated South Beloit 18-15 in a close, non-conference 8-man football matchup on Friday, Oct. 9. Meanwhile, the big victory brings the Thunderbirds to a 2-3 overall record this current season. BRYCE HUETTNER: Formerly of Iola-Scandinavia, Bryce is the football coach at Hortonville High School. He is […]
A heated social media debate among Iola-Scandinavia School District residents has highlighted deep divisions over local school spending, asset management, and an upcoming operational referendum. What began as a discussion about where the district stores its school buses has accelerated into a community-wide conversation about fiscal responsibility, the true cost of rural logistics, and the […]
The Scandinavia Town Board disapproved proposed county zoning amendments and reviewed an upcoming school district referendum during its monthly meeting Sept. 9 at the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Board members voted to sign a resolution disapproving the 2026 amendments to Chapter 34 of the Waupaca County Zoning Ordinance. Chair Bryan Fuhs led the five-member board through […]
