Silver Lake Rehabilitation District to hold meeting Tuesday

The Silver Lake Rehabilitation District will convene its April meeting on Tuesday evening to review financial statements, receive an update on the Silver Lake Municipal Center, and consider routine business items. The board will meet at 6 p.m. on April 14 in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 349 North Main Street. […]

Scandinavia Village Board to hold monthly, reorganizational meetings April 14

The Scandinavia Village Board will convene its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, followed immediately by its annual reorganizational meeting at 5:45 p.m., both in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 349 North Main Street. Officials will address routine village operations, including unfinished business on zoning and sewer matters, as […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town ARTEMIS II MISSION CONNECTION: The Crystal Café posted that their youngest daughter, Olivia, had the amazing honor of serving aboard the USS John P. Murtha while on a temporary duty assignment for this special Artemis II mission. “We are so proud of Olivia and of all the brave men and women serving in […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board to discuss referendum, staffing changes, leases

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education will convene its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening to review staffing updates, facility leases, a potential referendum, and other district operations. The board will meet at 6 p.m. on April 13 at Iola Elementary School, 450 Division Street, in Room 6. Members will hear public comments, […]

Allegra Ann Gullixon obituary

Allegra Ann Gullixon July 4, 1941 – April 9, 2026 Heaven welcomed a new angel on April 9, 2026. Allegra Ann Gullixon, “Leggie”, was welcomed into the kingdom by a grand assortment of friends and relatives that includes: Her sister, Connie (Larry) Jensen; her parents, Al and Jeane Beyersdorf; a baby sister, Sherry; aunts, uncles, and friends. Leggie has been assigned […]

Iola-Scandinavia recovers from devastating ice storm as crews restore power

By Trey Foerster, Publisher An unusual ice storm hit Iola-Scandinavia on Thursday, April 2, covering the area with about a half-inch of ice. Tree damage was severe, and the ice took its toll on electrical wires and transformers throughout the area. It took until Tuesday, April 7, to restore power to all Central Wisconsin Electric […]

Iola Citywide Rummage Sale May 14-17

The Iola Citywide Rummage Sale is happening this year, scheduled for May 14-17 (Thursday through Sunday). The map will include Iola, Scandinavia, and the surrounding area. This year, printed maps will be available at various locations in the community and on the website (www.iolarummagesale.com) beginning May 10. Get On the Map! Visit www.iolarummagesale.com to list your sale. There […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town GLACIER WOOD GOLF: The course, driving range, and putting green will open on Saturday, April 16. WATERCOLOR CLASS: Local watercolor artist Carolyn Rosenberger is offering a painting class on Tuesday, April 21, of a woodland scene. It will be held at Lessons from the Art in Iola. SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Summer School Registration […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town I-S PEE WEE BOARD: There will be an I-S Pee Wee Board meeting on Friday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. at 115 Meadow Road in Iola. The meeting is open to the public. There are board positions still open. FAILED SCHOOL REFERENDUM: The following was posted on the Iola-Scandinavia School District Facebook page: […]

Our Savior’s unveils historic marker

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 […]