Joseph S. Leean: political leader, entrepreneur died Feb. 2

Joseph S. Leean March 10, 1942 – February 2, 2022 It is with a heavy heart and yet celebration of the joys our Lord provides that we share the news of our beloved Patriarch’s passing to the Heavenly Gates. On Feb. 2, 2022, Joseph Sidney Leean, age 79, passed suddenly, but without suffering into the […]

Town of Scandinavia Board Jan. 12 minutes

The Scandinavia Town Board met on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and via web conference. Supervisor Bryan Fuhs was not present. Frank Bauer made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Gary Marx. Motion carried. Frank Bauer made a motion to accept Clerk’s minutes. Motion was seconded by Gary […]

Town of Scandinavia Board meets Feb. 9

The Town of Scandinavia Board will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of the Agenda Clerk’s Minutes Treasurer’s Report Planning Commission Report Road Issues Old Business: Ron Gavin Junk/Salvage Yard, Wisconsin DOT Proposed Highway 49 project has been scheduled for 2022, Humane Officer, Scandinavia Firetruck Purchase, […]

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Mike Harbridge, current president of the Iola-Scandinavia School Bord, will face Rick Meyers, who brings with him Iola Village Board experience, in the spring election. Tony Neumann is unopposed for a seat on the school board previously occupied by Shannon Hardel, who declined to run for reelection. Andrew Williams PhD, son of Keith and Pat […]

Iola Lions to meet Feb. 7

The Iola Lions Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 7, at the Crystal Café. Anyone interested in Lions and the organization’s work in Iola-Scandinavia is invited to attend. The social hour starts at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Agenda includes Lions Advanced Projects with guest and check presentation.

Harvey M. Colrue Jr. obituary

Harvey M. Colrue Jr. August 19, 1931 – January 27, 2022 Harvey M. Colrue Jr. was called home on Jan. 27, 2022. He was born Aug. 19, 1931, to Harvey M. Sr. and Pearl (Nagreen) Colrue in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin. He grew up on the Colrue farm on Colrue Road moving to his Uncle Walter’s farm in […]