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Around Town LOCAL LORE: Mark the last thunderstorm in September because six weeks after that will be the first snowfall! NOMINATE HOMETOWN HERO: Do you know someone who should be First Responder of the Year? These brave heroes deserve recognition, and every year, the members of the Wisconsin Assembly honor one of the first responders […]
Richard Allen Breitzke May 14, 1947 – September 4, 2025 Richard Allen Breitzke, 77, of Iola, Wisconsin, formerly of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at his home. Rick was born on May 14, 1947, to Ed and Dorothy (Meier) Breitzke in Madison. He attended Schenek Middle School and graduated from Madison East in 1965. He married Sharon (Holte) […]
Gary (Groucho) James Marx February 4, 1955 – September 2, 2025 Gary (Groucho) James Marx, 70, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. He was born on Feb. 4, 1955, in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, to the late Joseph and Gertrude (Theusch) Marx. On Nov. 14, 1981, Gary married the love of his […]
Around Town BOOK CLUB: The Scandinavia Public Library Book Group will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 3:40 p.m. for Fika and to discuss “The Teacher” by Freida McFadden. Pick up a copy of the book of put it on hold through Infosoup here. SAVE THE DATE: The Ice Age Trail / Portage/Waupaca County Chapter […]
Family left with nothing after devastating blaze A fundraising campaign has been launched to assist the victims of a house fire that occurred on August 29 on Highway 49, just south of the Village of Scandinavia. The Van Dyke family — Peter, Brittany, and Brianna — lost all of their possessions in the blaze, which […]
Around Town DON’T FEED THE GOATS: Sustainable Stewards Farmstead wants area residents to know they shouldn’t feed the goats. According to them, “Humans carry the influenza virus, strep throat, and other diseases that can and will kill my oats. … You are not allowed to throw your scraps of any kind to our goats. No […]
Around Town PICNIC IN THE PARK: Iola’s Sunrise Fellowship will hold a Picnic in the Park at Ingval Olson Park on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m. to celebrate its first anniversary. Worship will follow breakfast at 9 a.m. All are welcome. MELT & FLOAT: Experience relaxation with a self-massage night using the MELT Method […]
The Iola Winter Sports Club will soon welcome runners, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts to two exciting events set to highlight the fall season on its scenic ski trails. The first, the “Under the Lights Trail Run,” will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. on the club’s illuminated trails. Just weeks later, the […]
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, members and guests of the Iola Historical Society will gather at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, Iola, for an engaging evening that will be highlighted by a much-anticipated program. As the clock strikes 7 p.m., Norway tour participants will share their experiences and impressions, inviting the community to vicariously enjoy […]
