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Around Town KRISTIAN WELCH: With the long-term injury to Packers special teams linebacker Nick Niemann, Iola’s Kristian Welch has been eyed as a possible replacement. Kristian is currently on the team’s practice squad. Read the Dairyland Express story here. Around the State PRISON OVERHAUL: Gov. Tony Evers has a sweeping plan to overhaul Wisconsin’s aging […]
Norman Robert Larson May 26, 1925 – October 27, 2025 Norman Robert Larson passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. He was born May 26, 1925, to Clarence and Ruth (Hoy) Larson in rural Waupaca, Wisconsin. He attended Townsend and Oakland Grade Schools and graduated from Scandinavia High School in 1943.He farmed with his dad […]
Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA ACTION: On Oct. 1, the Working Board of the Village of Iola passed the following: A mural ordinance; prohibition of bikes, scooters, and e-scooters on the Iola Lions River Walk; and Chapter 90 Bicycles and other play vehicles ordinance. On Oct. 7, the village Joint Personnel and Finance Committee recommended […]
George Charles Fischer December 29, 1938– October 24, 2025 George Charles Fischer went to his heavenly home on October 24, 2025. He was born on Dec. 29, 1938, in Renwick, Iowa, to the late George S. Fischer and Arlene (Smith) Fischer. George’s family moved to Plymouth, Wisconsin, when he was a young boy. He attended […]
Around Town Around the County RENAMING MANAWA POST OFFICE: Congressman Tony Wied introduced legislation to rename a post office in Waupaca County after local World War II hero Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich. M/Sgt. Handrich’s sustained personal bravery, consummate courage, and gallant self-sacrifice reflect untold glory upon himself and the heroic traditions of the military […]
Around Town TAYLOR FIELD IMPROVEMENTS: Taylor Field’s infield project has been completed! Part of the project was a sprinkler system, which was worked on by Greg Krogwold and Eddie Bonikowske. SWIM TEAM INTEREST: Do you have a child interested in joining the Iola-Scandinavia swim team? Go here for parents’ meeting information, season dates, and registration […]
Around Town TAYLOR FIELD IMPROVEMENTS: Taylor Field’s infield is being refurbished, and more improvements are being made. This is a joint project oof the Iola-Scandinavia School District, Iola Recreational Association, and Village of Iola, and other dedicated partners. SAVE THE DATE: The Mary Lou Melby Memorial Book Sale at the Scandinavia Public Library will be […]
Join fellow residents for the Melby Memorial Book Sale at the Scandinavia Public Library on Friday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This special event will also continue on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale features the remarkable personal collection of Mary Lou Melby, a devoted supporter and […]
The Iola Historical Society will close out its 2025 meeting calendar with a program on historical restoration techniques, to be presented by veteran craftsman Terry Laib, during its monthly gathering on Monday, Oct. 27, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, Iola. The event will begin with a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by […]
