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On Palm Sunday, March 29, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church unveiled its historical marker. It is marker #26 installed by the Iola Historical Society. Standing just beside the entrance addition built in 1990, the marker is easily accessible for parking near and viewing. Pastor Gail Kenny unveiled the marker, and IHS President Cliff Mishler gave a […]
First, it was Ruby’s Pantry closing. Then an ice storm that knocked out power to thousands of people for days. On top of rising gas prices, it’s been a lot. Some people have the resources to go get more food. Many don’t. The Iola Food Pantry is offering another “No Questions Asked Food Box Giveaway” […]
Around Town SOFTBALL GAME CANCELED: The Iola-Scandinavia High School softball game against Laona/Wabeno has been canceled for tomorrow, April 2. It is rescheduled for Friday, April 24, and will be played in Iola. BEN BECK FEATURE: WSAW posted a feature on Iola-Scandinavia’s Ben Beck, reigning Division 3 3200-meter champion. Read the story here. Congratulations Ben! […]
Roger K. Nassen August 5, 1935 – March 29, 2026 Roger K. Nassen, age 90, lifelong resident of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by family on March 29, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born August 5, 1935, to the late Christian and Margaret (Nee Wendorf) Nassen. Roger was always known as a […]
Around Town EGG MY HOUSE: Deadline for Egg My House participation has been extended to Thursday, April 2. It is a fundraiser for the Iola-Scandinavia High School softball team. Job Opportunities SCANDIHUS: The Scandinavia business is hiring. You must be 16 years of age. Email your resume and availability to scandihusllc@gmail.com. SLICED PIZZA CO.: The […]
Around Town OUR READERSHIP: How many readers does HeadspringIS.com really have? Iola-Scandinavia School District referendum story on March 23: 4,013; Iola-Scandinavia School Board candidates’ story on March 25: 2,500; Meet the Village of Iola Trustee candidates’ story, March 26: 2,058. RABIES VACCINATIONS: Town of Scandinavia residents, in accordance with Wisconsin statutes, chapter 174.05 and chapter […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: The Iola Citywide Rummage Sale will be held May 14-17. The sale covers rummage sales in the Iola-Scandinavia area. The cost to be on the map is $10. Go here for the form to register. The Waupaca Citywide Rummage Sale will also be held on those dates. TRADING POST CLOSING: […]
Iola-Scandinavia School District proposes $7.6 million referendum Across Wisconsin, 17 percent of the state’s school districts (72 of 421) are placing referendums on the April 2026 ballot to exceed the state-imposed revenue limits that cap how much money they can raise from local property taxes. More than 70 districts will have referendums in April: 60 […]
Virginia Ruth Torgerson November 23, 1930 – March 16, 2026 Virginia Ruth Torgerson, 95, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born on Nov. 23, 1930, in Brookfield, Wisconsin, to the late Anton and Caroline (Dersch) Frank. Virginia married Forrest Torgerson on Nov. 11, 1954, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church […]
Around Town Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Iola-Scandinavia currently has the following positions open: Food Service Assistant (dishwasher/prep/server), apply here; Part-Time Special Education Route Driver, apply here; Substitute Teachers, apply here; and Substitute Support Staff, apply here. Around the County Around the State PFAS LEGISLATION: The Wisconsin Senate unanimously passed legislation Tuesday, March 17, that, […]
