Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

Around Town POSTPONED: The Iola-Scandinavia High School girls and boys basketball games have been postponed for tonight, Jan. 6, because of the weather. School was cancelled for the day. Around the County DA REPRIMANDED: Waupaca County District Attorney Kat Roberts Turner continues to be in the spotlight as controversy swells about a reprimand she received […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town PERSONNEL, POLICE & FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: The Village of Iola’s Personnel, Police & Finance Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 9 a.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. The committee will enter closed session to review patrolmen position applications submitted to Chief of Police Zierler, to discuss interview […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS: Carolyn Rosenberger will resume her watercolor painting class in Iola on Jan. 6 at Lessons from the Art. It will start at noon rather than 9 a.m. The class will create a rural winter landscape with the sun rising behind a barn. Around the County CODE RED CHANGEOVER: The Waupaca […]

Morris Leroy Gilbertson obituary

  Morris Leroy Gilbertson July 24, 1927 — December 26, 2025 Morris Leroy Gilbertson, 98, of King, Wisconsin, formerly of Northland, Town of Harrison, Waupaca County, passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. He had been a resident of the Wisconsin Veterans Home for the last 13 months. Leroy was born on July 24, 1927, […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town HATCH LAKE RAFFLE: Hatch Lake raffle tickets are available at JR’s Sport Shop in Iola. They are $2 each or three for $5. The raffle finances fish stocking and lake restoration. First prize is $500, second $100, third $50 and fourth and fifth $25 each. The drawing will be on Saturday, Feb.21, at […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news odds & ends

Around Town IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL UPDATE: The Iola Winter Carnival is back, bringing our community together for a weekend rich in tradition and memorable moments. This year’s event promises a joyful atmosphere with family-oriented activities, a variety of local vendors, delicious food, and plenty of winter cheer for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss your chance […]

Doris Hansen obituary

  Doris Hansen September 14, 1930 — December 23, 2025 With heavy hearts, we share that Doris Hansen (nee. Hanson) passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2025. We were fortunate to celebrate her 95th birthday with her in September. That day, like every day, she filled the room with her infectious smile and sparkle in […]

Dennis W. Erickson obituary

Dennis W. Erickson June 22, 1939 — December 19, 2025 Dennis W. Erickson, 86, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed peacefully on Dec. 19, 2025. He was born June 22, 1939, in the Town of Harrison, to Ernest and Bernice (Loken) Erickson. Dennis grew up in the Iola and Scandinavia area. He was the second oldest of […]