Elissa Ann Krzywda obituary

Elissa Ann Krzywda Elissa Ann Krzywda, 74, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She resided at the Manawa Community Living Center in Manawa, Wisconsin,the last four years. She was born on October 9, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Stanley and Ann (Soltis) Krzywda. Elissa was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and […]

Volleyball court, sewer system, and clerk appointment top Scandinavia Village Board actions

In a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, May 13, evening at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, the Scandinavia Village Board took key actions on local infrastructure, recreation, and staffing, including approving a $2,500 donation from the Booster Club for park maintenance, discussing a costly sewer equipment replacement, and officially appointing a new village clerk following a resignation. […]

Village of Iola approves $25,000 grant to School Theater Project and finalizes covered bridge plans

The Village of Iola Community Development Authority (CDA) Board convened Tuesday, June 10, at 4 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall to finalize key community improvement initiatives, including a $25,000 donation to the Iola-Scandinavia School District for theater upgrades and the adoption of a final design for the Hwy 161 welcome sign. Present at the […]

Iola Trustees approved goat grazing, budget shifts, and zoning changes at May meeting

The Village of Iola Board of Trustees met at 5:30 PM on May 13, in the Village Hall Community Room at 180 S. Main Street, where they passed a series of impactful resolutions including goat grazing for invasive species removal, overnight camping for sustainability efforts, significant budget reallocations, and rezoning of a key parcel. The […]

Alumni to reconnect with history at Iola-Scandinavia 50+ Reunion

Graduates of Iola-Scandinavia schools who have celebrated their 50th class reunion milestone will gather for a special joint reunion event on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Iola Historical Society grounds. The Hilltoppers/Thunderbirds Joint Class Reunion, which was first organized in 2006 and continues biennially, will feature a full program […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING: Iola’s Justin Moen has been selected for inclusion in the Marquis Who’s Who for his broadcasting experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with a concentration on media and technology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2004. His journey in radio began at WDUX Radio, where he served […]