Friday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town DRAGONFLIES AND DAISIES: This Iola business, next to JR’s Sport Shop, will be open Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy Christmas carols with Melissa Mulroy. Also in-store special discounts on Christmas décor. Facebook

FINAL NOTICE!

So far, the following is all we have: December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Hitterdahl Lutheran Church, 4 p.m. Also on Facebook Live. Christmas Eve Service, Iola United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town SANTA VISIT: Silver Lake Lanes will host a visit by Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon-1:30 p.m. That evening, there will be an Ugly Sweater Party featuring Dammit Jim (farewell performance) starting at 8 p.m. SNOWMOBILE/ATV SAFETY COURSE: The course starts on Jan. 7 with a material handout. Classes are Jan. 16-17 […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town LIBRARY CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Iola Village Library will hold its Christmas Party on Tuesday, Dec. 17, starting at 4:30 p.m.  Join the ugly sweater contest, make some crafts, enjoy treats, and play games. Facebook

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER: St. Mary Magdalene in Waupaca will be hosting a Free Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day.  The meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ONLINE ORDERING: Bart’s Pizza Pub now has online ordering. Go here. Facebook

Irene Alice (Johnson) Haroldson obituary

Irene Alice (Johnson) Haroldson July 14, 1935 – December 5, 2024 Irene Alice (Johnson) Haroldson of Iola passed away peacefully late Thursday night, Dec. 5, 2024, after a short illness. Irene is survived by her husband, Leonard. She is also survived by two of her children: Ron (Jean) and Linda (Bryan); her five grandchildren: David […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR THE WILLOWS: Stop in at the Iola Village Library and pick out a card and write a quick note to cheer up a Willows resident this holiday. LUTEFISK SUPPER WORKERS NEEDED: It’s time to come together and make this year’s Winter Carnival supper unforgettable! We’re looking for volunteers to help […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town WATERCOLOR CLASS: Carolyn Rosenberger will be offering a watercolor class at Lessons From the Art on Monday, Dec. 9. Painters will a snowy country landscape of an old shed and its surrounding fence, while a forest of pine trees form a background of blue. TASTE OF THE HOLIDAYS: Iola Sentry Foods will have […]

Letter: Iola Sand Mine Oct. 25 decision appealed

By Greg Ambrosius On Tuesday, Nov. 26, Christa Westerberg of Pines Bach, LLP officially filed an appeal in Waupaca County Circuit Court against the Waupaca County Board of Adjustment. The appeal was on behalf of three Township of Scandinavia neighbors regarding the sand mine permit that was given to Faulks Bros. on Oct. 25. The […]