DECA Trick or Can Monday, Oct. 24

Trick or Can, the signature community service project for Iola-Scandinavia’s DECA chapter, will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m on Monday, Oct. 24. Dressed in Halloween costumes, middle and high school students will go door to door in Iola, Scandinavia and outlying areas collecting canned and boxed food, toiletries, and other non-perishable items. Last year, more […]

Ballweg receives WEDA’s Champion of Economic Development Legislative Award

PRESS RELEASE Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) recently presented State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) with the organization’s 2022 “Champion of Economic Development” legislative award for her leadership on legislative initiatives to drive economic growth and prosperity in Wisconsin. “Senator Ballweg is a true ‘Champion of Economic Development’, as her leadership on key […]

Iola Historical Society to meet Nov. 1

The Iola Historical Society will have its October meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 1, due to Halloween being on Monday, Oct. 31. The board meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in the society’s Machine Shed. The membership meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Business items to be taken up include the 2023 budget and board and officer elections. […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Way to go Ethan Kubisiak! He set a bowling goal of qualifying for Junior Gold 2023. Not only was he able to qualify but he took first at Wisconsin State USBC Youth Masters last weekend! The Iola Car Show has entered into an agreement with the Kriewaldt Family for the purpose of managing the liquidation […]

Iola’s Haunted Mill opens today

The Haunted Mill opens today, Oct. 21, at the Iola Mill. Schedule is as follows: Friday Oct. 21 and Saturday Oct. 22 6:30-10 p.m. Halloween Weekend: Thursday October 27-29 Full Fright 6:30-10 p.m. On Oct. 30 open for “behind the scenes” during 2-4 p.m., Trick or Treat on Oct. 30 free. Admission: $10 for 13 […]