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Dennis W. Erickson June 22, 1939 — December 19, 2025 Dennis W. Erickson, 86, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed peacefully on Dec. 19, 2025. He was born June 22, 1939, in the Town of Harrison, to Ernest and Bernice (Loken) Erickson. Dennis grew up in the Iola and Scandinavia area. He was the second oldest of […]
Around Town DEATH NOTICE: Dennis W. Erickson, 86, of Scandinavia, passed away on Friday, Dec.19, 2025. The visitation for Dennis will be held at Voie Funeral Home in Iola on Tuesday, Dec. 23, from 9-10:45 a.m., followed by the funeral service at the funeral home at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mark Sabin will officiate. Interment […]
Around Town NEW YEAR’S HIKE: The Portage/Waupaca Counties IATA Chapter would like to invite you to bring in the New Year with a hike along one of the prettiest IAT segments in our area on Thursday, Jan. 1, at the Iola Winter Sports Club from noon to 2:30 p.m. There will be hot chocolate and […]
Around Town LUTEFISK SUPPER MEETING: Tonight at 6 p.m. there will be a Lutefisk Supper meeting for the Iola Winter Carnival at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 6 p.m., in the basement. There will be sign-up sheets available for volunteers. BTW, there will be an additional 100 seats for this year’s dinner! LUTEFISK SUPPER SEEKS […]
Around Town Around the State TOMCZYK COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: State Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) has been named Vice-Chair of the Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Tomczyk pledged to ensure transparency and accountability, and to investigate Attorney General Josh Kaul’s actions, emphasizing the Legislature’s duty to oversee executive agencies. TRUMP AIDS […]
The Iola Historical Society recently held its annual Christmas party at the Millstone in Iola, bringing together members and supporters to reflect on the year’s achievements and set sights on plans for the new year. Society President Cliff Mishler led the evening by reviewing recent events and accomplishments, then officially closing out the year’s business […]
Around Town KORZ COMMITMENT TARGET: Nationally ranked tight end Korz Loken from Iola-Scandinavia is the No. 1 state prospect for collegiate recruiting in 2027. He has targeted his commitment date as Jan. 10, 2026, according to a Sports Illustrated article. Besides Wisconsin, he has been recruited by major schools like Notre Dame, Florida State, Indiana, […]
Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA MEETING: The Village of Iola Community Development Authority will also meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Clerk’s office. It will go into closed session to consider financial, medical, social, or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems, or the […]
Around Town CHAMBER OFFICERS: Greg Loescher was nominated and elected president of the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce and Carol Busse as secretary. Both incumbents will serve an additional two-year term. Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as substitute teachers! Flexible hours! Competitive daily rates! Apply here. Around […]
By Trey Foerster, Publisher The Department of Homeland Security on Monday, Dec. 8, launched a new publicly searchable “Worst of the Worst” webpage identifying 10,000 noncitizens with serious criminal convictions, including 80 individuals located in Wisconsin, in what DHS says is an effort to increase transparency around immigration enforcement. The database — covering all 50 […]
