Iola’s Community Development Authority looks at new welcome sign

The Village of Iola Community Development Authority met on Tuesday, March 26, at Iola Village Hall and centered its attention on the signage at the intersection of State Highways 49 and 161. Present for the meeting were Jennifer Schustek, Mark McCoy, Jim Rasmussen, Mark Sether, Clifford Mishler, Joe Opperman, Glenn Tetzlaff, Scott Bestul, Phil Johnsrud, […]

Library usage and police report highlight March 12 Iola meeting

Alan Bauer replaces Shannon Dane as trustee The Village of Iola Board met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 12, in the Iola Village Hall. In a special public hearing, a motion was made by Rick Meyers to open the public hearing to consider the application for a combination Class “B” Beer and […]

Iola Public Works & Property Committee to discuss property sale and sewer rate changes

The Village of Iola’s Public Works & Property Committee is set to meet on Monday, April 22, at 3 p.m. in the Clerk’s Office located at 180 S. Main St, Iola, WI. The meeting is open to the public and will address several agenda items, including a proposal for the sale of a property parcel, […]

Harrison Township to consider moving the monthly meeting date

The Town of Harrison met on Monday, April 8, at Northland Lutheran Church and considered a variety of topics including moving the regular monthly meeting date. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Lashua.  Present at the meeting were Alex Senkvitch, Pam Wellbock, Brandon Schuster, Nick Schaw, Erica Ubanks, John Phillips, Mike Schultz, […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

FIRST PLACE POWERLIFTING: Baylee Donovan won her class in state powerlifting competition on March 1 in Appleton, Wisconsin. She is a junior at Iola-Scadinavia High School. Congratulations! Read about her in the Waupaca County Post here. SOFTBALL COACH NEEDED: An 8U softball coach for first and second grade girls is needed. The season runs from […]

Mead Meander in Scandinavia May 17

A new local event, sponsored by the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce, called the Mead Meander will take place in Scandinavia on Friday, May 17, starting at 4 p.m. For Norweians, May 17 is Syttede Mai, Constitution Day. That document was signed in 1814. The day is a national holiday in Norway and is celebrated with […]