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Around Town FOOD PANTRY: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church operates the community food pantry. Food items that are canned and boxed products that have a long shelf life are welcome. You can drop off your donations at the church Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are in need of food, please […]
Around Town TRAFFIC CONCERN: The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department is expected to address speeding concerns on Kenwood Drive through increased patrols, according to minutes of the Nov. 12 Town of Scandinavia Board meeting. Around the County CHRISTMAS DINNER: A free community Christmas meal will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Shadow Road, Waupaca, […]
Around Town CRITTER HUNT: Join the 16-hour hunt sponsored by Happy Daaze Bar and Grill, Scandinavia. Cost is $40 for 2-person teams, 100% payout for top 3, point system for critters, plus 50/50 raffles benefiting the Vikings Snowmobile Club. Free food after for all participants! Around the State GAS TAX STICKER PRICES: Rep. Scott Allen, […]
Around Town NEW BUSINESS IN SCANDINAVIA: WIT Booksellers is a new store coming into Scandinavia, owned/operated by Tom Michael. It will be open during Hop Into Holidays. Tom will sell used books through his shop. After the shop hop, he’ll be open “serendipitous hours” or by appointment. THANKSGIVING MEAL: The annual Thanksgiving Feast will be […]
Around Town NEWSPAPER REVIEW ON IOLA EXPERIENCE: Beth Callahan, editor of The Warren County Post, recently visited her sister on North Lake and wrote about her experience in the “Northwoods.” She didn’t exactly have a quiet time with relatives. “The highlight of my visit was the “Taste of Norway,” a civic event in downtown Iola […]
The recipients are (left to right) Richard Carper of Iola; Michael Richberg of Iola, Teckla Whittaker of Scandinavia, and Travis Weschl of Ogdensburg. Submitted Photo By Barb Kobs Quilts of Valor were presented to recipients on Monday, Nov. 3, by the Norske Needlers quilt group of Iola, Wisconsin. This project of making quilts and […]
Around Town TRAIL RUN: An Under the Lights 5k Trail Run will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Iola Winter Sport Club. Run, hike, or walk. Cost is $10 for a trail pass if you are not a member. Afterward, enjoy a fire and refreshments. COLLEGIATE ALL-CONFERENCE: Charlie Vater was named 1st Team […]
Donors will receive e-gift cards, homemade desserts, and a chance to win big Looking for an easy way to make a difference in your community? The Iola Lions, in partnership with the Red Cross, invite everyone to participate in their upcoming blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Mishler […]
Celebrating literacy and learning in our communities Thursday, Oct. 10, was a special day for a group of excited Iola-Scandinavia third graders — they received a gift that will last for years: the gift of words! Thanks to our club’s participation in the Rotary Dictionary Project, each student was handed their very own dictionary to […]
Around Town WATERCOLOR CLASS: Iola artist Carolyn Rosenberger will offer a watercolor class on Monday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 a.m. until noon at Lessons from the Art. Cost is $25, all materials are included. To register contact Rosenberger at carolynrosenberger@gmail.com SAVE THE DATE: A Mental Health Awareness Evening will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, […]
