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A large barn fire broke out on the evening of Oct. 5 in the Town of Scandinavia, prompting a multi-alarm response from numerous regional fire departments. The fire was reported at about 7:30 p.m., with the barn fully engulfed in flames. Officials withheld the exact address but confirmed that the structure was filled with hay, […]
Around Town LIVE FOOTBALL: Week 7 of the high school football season is LIVE on Friday night. Watch all the action for FREE on zaleskisports.com Business hour changes EXTENDED HOURS: LittleWolf Gallery will have extended hours of 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, and 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6. Extended hours are […]
Sandra L. Schumacher March 28, 1940 – October 1, 2024 Sandra L. Schumacher, 84, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 1, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1940, in Illinois to Louis and Evelyn (Mock) Orban. Sandy married Gordon Schumacher in Elgin, Illinois on June 4, 1960. Sandy and Gordy […]
Around Town BOOK OF THE MONTH: “The Family Upstairs” by Lisa Jewell is the Book of the Month for the Scandinavia Public Library Book Club. Fika (beverages & treats) begins at 3:40 p.m. with the book discussion following at 4 p.m. To learn more about the novel go here. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: Conferences in the Iola-Scandinavia […]
Community meeting seeks volunteers The beloved Lutefisk Supper, a staple of the Iola Winter Carnival for many years, is making a potential comeback this winter! To ensure its successful return, organizers are calling on the community to lend a helping hand. A special planning meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m. […]
Around Town TRICK OR TREAT HOURS: Official Trick or Treat hours for the Villages of Iola and Scandinavia are 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. DO SOMETHING NICE DAY: For Saturday, Oct. 5, do something nice in Iola by attending the Taste of Norway from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Iola Historical Society on Depot […]
Randy Byron Rosenberger July 2, 1946 – September 27, 2024 Randy Byron Rosenberger, 78, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. He was born to the late Andrew Rosenberger and Hattie (Rhoades) Rosenberger in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, on July 2, 1946. Growing up, he attended school in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, alongside […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Scrap Metal Drive by the Scandinavia Booster Club, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corn Roast grounds, taking steel, iron, motor cast, old appliances, and shop metals. HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: This annual event at Jorgens Park Preserve in Scandinavia will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 3-6 p.m. There will be Trunk or […]
Please attend Iola Sand Mine hearing Oct. 21 By Greg Ambrosius On Monday, Oct. 21, at 9 a.m., the Waupaca County Board of Adjustment (BOA) will host a day-long hearing on the Faulks Bros. sand mine permit for the Iola Car Show grounds. We invite everyone – no matter if you are for or against […]
Residents of Iola are in for a treat this fall as the Iola Fire & Ambulance is hosting its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event will take place at the Firehouse located at 350 West Iola Street, from 3-7 p.m. This exciting afternoon promises to be a fun-filled gathering while raising funds […]