Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

Around Town   Around the State TOMCZYK COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: State Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) has been named Vice-Chair of the Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Tomczyk pledged to ensure transparency and accountability, and to investigate Attorney General Josh Kaul’s actions, emphasizing the Legislature’s duty to oversee executive agencies. TRUMP AIDS […]

Iola Historical Society celebrates community spirit and honors outstanding contributions

The Iola Historical Society recently held its annual Christmas party at the Millstone in Iola, bringing together members and supporters to reflect on the year’s achievements and set sights on plans for the new year. Society President Cliff Mishler led the evening by reviewing recent events and accomplishments, then officially closing out the year’s business […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town KORZ COMMITMENT TARGET: Nationally ranked tight end Korz Loken from Iola-Scandinavia is the No. 1 state prospect for collegiate recruiting in 2027. He has targeted his commitment date as Jan. 10, 2026, according to a Sports Illustrated article. Besides Wisconsin, he has been recruited by major schools like Notre Dame, Florida State, Indiana, […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA MEETING: The Village of Iola Community Development Authority will also meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Clerk’s office. It will go into closed session to consider financial, medical, social, or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems, or the […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

Around Town CHAMBER OFFICERS: Greg Loescher was nominated and elected president of the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce and Carol Busse as secretary. Both incumbents will serve an additional two-year term. Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as substitute teachers! Flexible hours! Competitive daily rates! Apply here. Around […]

DHS Launches “Worst of the Worst” webpage listing 10,000 convicted criminal noncitizens, including 80 in Wisconsin

By Trey Foerster, Publisher The Department of Homeland Security on Monday, Dec. 8, launched a new publicly searchable “Worst of the Worst” webpage identifying 10,000 noncitizens with serious criminal convictions, including 80 individuals located in Wisconsin, in what DHS says is an effort to increase transparency around immigration enforcement. The database — covering all 50 […]

Yvonne Gurholt obituary

Yvonne Marie (Jacobson) Gurholt February 17, 1929 – December 4, 2025 Yvonne Gurholt finished her final earthly story on Dec. 4, 2025, before she joined the celestial choirs of heaven, the warm embrace of her husband John, and a multitude of loved ones. She left this world as she entered it, with unmatched love and […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news odds & ends

Around Town MAKE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE: Want to make a gingerbread house? You can on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Iola Village Library. Drop in during library hours.   Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as substitute teachers! Flexible hours! Competitive daily rates! Apply here. Around the […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG: The annual Christmas Sing-Along at the Crystal Café will be held on Friday, Dec. 19, starting at 9 a.m. The Christmas story will be read, and patrons can enjoy music from the Amherst Choir and the Iola Choir. Singing is encouraged. Free coffee and cookies will be served. Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA […]