Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town IOLA CONTROVERSY: Reporter Emily Doug has written an in-depth article about a current controversy in the Village of Iola involving a board member who is also a business owner and his alleged violation of ordinances and subsequent fines amounting to $12,000. The trustee has subsequently resigned from his position. Read the Waupaca County […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town INTERESTED IN 4-H?: Norseman 4-H Club will be at the Iola Winter Carnival craft fair this Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They’ll be sharing information about 4-H and how to join if interested, a free craft that can be done at the table, and sweet treats for purchase. Around […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town AUSTEN LANE: Former Iola resident and NFL player Austen Lane will be part of the UFC Fight Night on Saturday, March 1, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lane (13-5, 1 NC) will fight Mario Pinto (9-0) of Portugal at heavyweight. ICE RESCUE PRACTICE: According to a posting by Tracey Ambacher in I-S Happening Now […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town VOTING MACHINE TEST: The Public Test for the Imagecast voting machine will be held at the Iola Town Hall, 170 Depot St. on Feb. 8 at 8 a.m. DICE RUN: The 12th annual Dice Run at Schmidt’s Corners will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, starting at 11 a.m. at any bar on […]

GOP reactions to Democratic Governor’s State of the State

“Cutting them remains the primary objective for Legislative Republicans,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) said. “We have the largest one-time surplus in state history and instead of talking about how to return that money to working families tonight, Governor Evers prioritized adding more spending and growing the size of government.” “During his speech, Gov. Evers […]

Betty Jane (Noeske) Lacey obituary

Betty Jane (Noeske) Lacey April 30, 1927 – January 18, 2025 Mrs. Betty Jane (Noeske) Lacey, age 97, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at her place of residence, Dimensions Living, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born on April 30, 1927, to Walter Noeske and Ellen (Marrick) in a simple farmhouse located in Glendale, Wisconsin.Betty […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Volunteers for the 2025 Iola Winter Carnival are needed! Please use the sign-up genius link to volunteer for the event. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The Iola Winter Sports Club is in need of Saturday/Sunday Chalet Volunteers for the rest of the 2025 ski season! The club relies on volunteers to staff these days […]