Mead Meander May 17
Read the story which previous appeared in HeadspringIS.com here.
Wetuski’s “Fighting For A Mate” wins Best of Show
Focal Point Camera Club announces annual competition winners Winners in the annual Focal Point Camera Club (FPCC) photography contest have been announced and Carolyn Wetuski’s “Fighting For A Mate” took home Best of Show. The FPCC consists of 40 members hailing from Clark, Marathon, Portage, Wood, and Waupaca counties. A total of 53 images were […]
Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits
Around Town RUMMAGE SALE: Scandinavia Lutheran Church Women’s annual spring rummage, bake, and plant sale is May 16-17 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and May 18 from 8 a.m.-noon. Only $5 for a full bag. The event is at the Trade Show building at the Scandinavia Corn Roast grounds. All proceeds go to missions. TEACHER APPRECIATION […]
MusicFest raises over $8,000
Funds to be used for No Iola Sand Mine legal expenses By Greg Ambrosius Wow! Wow! Wow! Those are the only words I could find to describe what happened at MusicFest on Sunday, May 5, at Northland Sports Bar and Grill. It was just an amazing day for our community as we came together for […]
Iola-Scandinavia’s Ron Scott speaking at VETx on May 11
By Mission: Possible Ron Scott will be sharing his adventures as an entrepreneur, film producer, and Veteran at the VETx Forward stage on Saturday, May 11, from 2-3 p.m. speaking about “Back on Track: Rebuilding the Waupaca Train Depot” film. I met Ron Scott, master storyteller and Emmy-Award winning producer, during an Innovator Accelerator for […]
Do you know the new fishing regulations?
Spring is a great time to give fishing a try. Before you go, make sure you know the new regs in Wisconsin. Beginning in 2024, most inland waters have a new walleye/sauger daily bag limit of three fish. Fishing regulations are used as a tool to ensure good fishing exists in the future. Fishing regulations are […]
Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items
Around Town SPORTS POSTPONED: Iola-Scandinavia High School Varsity Baseball and Softball are cancelled for today and rescheduled for tomorrow. SYTTENDE MAI: ScandiHus in Scandinavia invites you to come out to enjoy one of their menu specials! Celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day, May 17, by signing up for the Mead Meander in Scandinavia. Join in celebrating with […]
Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits
Around Town SHIVERS OPEN: Shivers ice cream will open for the season on April 27 at 11 a.m.! The staff has been working hard these past two weeks getting everything clean and ready. Hours for the end of the school year are as follows: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday. […]
Highway 49 construction to start after Iola Car Show
Highway 49 from Waupaca to Depot Street in the Village of Scandinavia will be repaved, retaining walls constructed, and culverts replaced starting in July after the Iola Car Show. Traffic impacts for the WIS 49, North Street (Waupaca) to Depot Street (Scandinavia) construction project include:
Wisconsin to experience increasing fire danger April 20-21
Waupaca County high risk: Avoid burning until conditions improve By Wisconsin-DNR The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) again asks the public to stay vigilant and avoid outdoor burning this weekend, April 20-21, 2024, due to elevated fire danger. There have been 18 wildfires in Waupaca County in 2024, placing it ninth in the state. […]