Iola dining venue owner accuses village of bias, selective enforcement in liquor license fight

The Thirsty Perch, a longtime restaurant and bar in Iola, Wisconsin, that lost its Class B liquor license, has accused village officials of unfair treatment, selective enforcement, and personal bias during its effort to obtain a new license. The village board voted unanimously in June 2025 not to renew the license following complaints and a […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town SCANDINAVIA VIKINGS: On Sunday, May 24, the Vikings beat Shawano 18-1. BASKETBALL CAMP: Calling all girls going into grades K – 8th! You are invited to a two-day basketball camp designed to develop your skills in the game! From offensive and defensive skills to game competitions. Click this link for more information on […]

Loescher recipient of the Iola Lions’ Melvin Jones Fellowship

By Iola Lions Club On Iola Lions Honors Night on Monday, May 19, the Lions presented Greg Loescher with a Melvin Jones Fellowship! He is certainly worthy of this honor because of his commitment to the Iola-Scandinavia communities. Lions Clubs International created the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to honor individuals who demonstrate exceptional service within […]