Iola Historical Society plans summer, fall events at April meeting

The Iola Historical Society will hold its April board and membership meetings on Monday, April 27, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, to review plans for upcoming summer and fall events. The board meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. A program titled “The Trapping World” will […]

Schacherl, Linzmeier capture titles at Iola Spring Trail Race

Cole Schacherl won the men’s 5-kilometer division and Jared Linzmeier took the men’s 15-kilometer title Saturday, April 18, at the Iola Spring Trail Race, headlining a day of strong performances across distances and age groups at the Iola Winter Sports Club. The event drew 39 runners from communities across Wisconsin, including Amherst, Amherst Junction, Plover, […]

Mary Patricia Bilski obituary

Mary Patricia Bilski Marc h 23, 1954 – April 16, 2026 Mary Patricia Bilski, 72, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 23, 1954, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to the late Arthur and Rose (Wall) Moeller. Mary wed Paul Bilski on Dec. 20, 1996, in […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town WASHINGTON, D.C., BOUND: FCCLA students competed at the State Leadership Conference, and three are advancing to nationals. Avah Weinreis and Olivia Thiel earned a Gold rating for their Chapter in Review Display, and Maggie Williams also brought home Gold in Entrepreneurship. At the state competition, Aliviah Noack earned a Bronze rating in the […]

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 […]