Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town RETIREMENT: Mary Schwartz has retired from the Iola Car Show staff. “It’s impossible to put into a few years what an incredible person she is, and how strong her impact has been on so many. Dedication and work ethic like hers can’t be replaced,” the show’s Facebook post stated. She started at the car […]

New hearing on Iola sand mine set for Oct. 21

BY GREG AMBROSIUS The Waupaca County Board of Adjustment (BOA) will hear all new testimony for the Iola Car Show sand mine permit on Monday, Oct. 21, starting at 9 am. The verdict from the Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Committee has been dismissed and the Board of Adjustment will now hear all new testimony […]

Lutz’s complete game leads Winneconne to 7-4 victory over Vikings

The Scandinavia Vikings fell to Winneconne 7-4 in an intense showdown at Winneconne on Sunday, July 28. Winneconne’s Sterling Lutz pitched a complete game, securing the win and showcasing his dominance on the mound. Lutz’s performance was complemented by strong hitting from Winneconne’s lineup. Wyatt led the charge, going 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs, while Jared […]

Iola River Walk partially repaired

Residents of Iola have appreciated that the River Walk has been repaired and reopened from Main Street to the Iola Historical Society. The section from the Iola Historical Society to Town Line Road will remain closed due to unsafe pitches on the boardwalk. The repair has had mixed reactions with questions raised as to why […]

Iola Historical Society discusses future of historic log cabin

Historic preservation in question for Iola’s pioneer log cabin On June 24, 13 Iola Historical Society (IHS) members gathered to deliberate the fate of a historic log cabin on their campus. The meeting, led by society president Cliff Mishler, centered on whether to restore the deteriorating structure, let it decay further, or replace it altogether. […]

Stuff the Bus Aug. 10 in Iola

The Iola Lions Club will hold its annual Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Iola Sentry Grocery Store. As its name would imply, the goal of Stuff the Bus is to “stuff” the bus with school supplies. “Together, we can make a real impact in […]