More news items from Iola-Scandinavia

David Stokes will present “Unhuggable: Animals Nobody Loves” at the Iola Village Library on Tuesday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. Stokes is a Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Teacher of the Year and an “Aldo Leopold” award winner.  Using live creatures and animal artifacts, songs and short stories, David gets down with his audiences, and […]

News tidbits froma round Iola-Scandinavia

Crafting Bee is back at the Scandinavia Public Library! Bring your project to work on at the library in an atmosphere of creativity and mutual support. Assistance is available for a wide variety of crafts as well. So whether you knit, crochet, cross stitch, quilt, bead, draw, or scrap, and whether you are a novice […]

Harrison Township incident alleged arsonist tries on murder-for-hire

According to a report from WBAT-TV, A man charged in connection with arson and mutilating a corpse allegedly attempted to hire prison mates to kill witnesses. According to a criminal complaint, many inmates at the Waupaca County Jail said Steven D. Eggert attempted to conduct a murder-for-hire scheme. Eggert is charged with 1st Degree Intentional […]

Kristofor C. Krueger obituary

Kristofor C. Krueger October 31, 1974 – May 25, 2022 Kristofor C. Krueger of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on May 25th, 2022, at the age of 47.  He was born on Oct. 31, 1974. Family always came first to Kris. He married Tonya Summers on Nov. 11, 2013, and they became everything to each other. […]

News tidbits from around Iola-Scanidnavia

Last weekend at State middle school track last Saturday was a big day. Jensen Rice set new Wisconsin middle school state record in the 200-meter, came in second in the 100-meter hurdles and 6th in the triple jump. Congratulations! Iola Lions will host an American a Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, June 8, at […]

Iola Historical Society to hear from Dr. James Maus

The Iola Historical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 31, in the Machine Shed on the society’s campus on Depot Street. The board will meet at 5:50 p.m. followed by a membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., Dr. James Maus will share his fondest recollections and memories of a […]

Iola Memorial Day ceremony schedule

Memorial Day Services for Iola will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, downtown Iola, with the parade starting at 11 a.m. and service to follow. Featured speaker is Waupaca County Veterans Service Officer Jesse Cuff. New names added to the Memoriam Monument count 27, and five Gold Star names will be added to the Gold […]

Eggert charged with arson, mutilating a corpse

Steven D. Eggerts has had 16 counts filed against him including arson and mutilating a corpse in connection with an April 27 house fire on County Road P in the Town of Harrison. Other charges include straw purchasing of firearm, two counts of burglary–arm self with dangerous weapon, 10 counts of possession of a firearm […]

Driver killed in morning rollover on Highway 161

A driver was thrown from a vehicle in an accident about 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, on Highway 161 just east of Iola, according to a FOX 11 news story. The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle. Authorities have not released the name of the driver pending notification of relatives.

Iola Village Dog Park committee April 7 minutes

The Village Park Committee had an April 7 meeting concerning the proposed dog park, to be named Rosie Paw Park. Members present: R. Meyers (chair), M. Fenn, P. Parks; Others Present: Kathy Prestidge, Josh Farchuk, Sandy Mitchell, Erika Flowers, and Janine Beauchaine. Fund Raising Raffle Tickets and Posters-Posters will be placed downtown Iola and in […]