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Get your pre-paid collection kit By Marshfield Clinic Health System As summer holidays, vacations and outdoor activities hit high gear, scientists at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute are asking the public to submit ticks for the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS). TICS was launched in April to survey the distribution of tick species in Wisconsin, […]
Around Town COMPUTER UPGRADE: The Iola-Scandinavia School District is upgrading its computers and technology for students and teachers for $55,448. It will also upgrade literacy materials with Core Knowledge Language Arts for $65,504 to address reading proficiency. The two upgrades will be mostly paid for with $100,000 estimated savings due to lower winter-related operational expenses. […]
In a commanding display, the Scandinavia Vikings routed the New London team 11-1 in a seven-inning game, marking an impressive performance in Week 8 of the Badger Amateur Baseball Association season. Ben Lee earned the win for the Vikings with a complete game, while Kaden Thauer took the loss for Plover. The Vikings’ offense was […]
A Farm Climate Smart WI event PRESS RELEASE Join Wisconsin Farmers Union for Stories of Hope, Resilience, and Adaptability for Women and Girls in Farming at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay on Tuesday, June 11 from 1-3 p.m.! Wisconsin Farmers Union is hosting this Farm Climate Smart WI event to bring area farmers […]
By Sandi Moore Iola Lions and American Red Cross will co-sponsor a Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 5, from noon-4 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. We really need your help as our April Blood Drive was canceled due to snow. Iola Lions will serve sandwiches, desserts, and typical Red Cross snacks. As […]
By Sandi Moore Iola Lions and American Red Cross will co-sponsor a Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 5, from 12-5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center. We really need your help as our April Blood Drive was canceled due to snow. Iola Lions will serve sandwiches, desserts, and typical Red Cross snacks. As […]
Around Town DUGOUT CANOE STORY: Iola Historical Society’s Native American dugout canoe has a story to tell and the Waupaca County Post recently told it. See the story by Emily Conroy here. Facebook Clips
Read the story which previous appeared in HeadspringIS.com here.
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 […]
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 […]
