Opinion: Iola Sand Mine appeal not surprising

By Greg Ambrosius It’s not surprising that Faulks Bros. is appealing the decision to deny their permit by the Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee. Jon Faulks told the Waupaca County Post after the meeting that “The next steps will be important for the community to pay attention to.” We are now paying attention Jon. […]

Code Red test slated for Thursday, Sept. 28

By Waupaca County Sherrif’s Office The Waupaca County Emergency Notification System, CodeRED, will be tested on Thursday, Sept. 28,  at 2 p.m. to validate telephone numbers in Waupaca County’s database. Here’s what you need to know: • There is no need to take action if you receive the call. Emergency personnel are merely testing the […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town GUN WINNERS: Scandinavia Vikings baseball team gun raffle winners are: 1st Shawn Skibba, 2nd Zach Bembenek, 3rd Sally Olson, 4th Willie Rosenthal, 5th Bill Held, 6th Jenny Blenker, 7th Jeremy Eisch, 8th Jenner Gullixon. Congratulations all! STORYWALK’S NEW BOOK: Something new on the StoryWalk in Scandinavia’s Jorgens Park Preserve! Learn all about the […]

Iola Sand Pit decision being appealed

PRESS RELEASE Faulks Bros. Construction (FBC) and the Iola Car Show (ICS) announced Sept. 21 their intention to appeal to Circuit Court the recent decision by Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee to deny their conditional use permit application (for a sand pit operation on Iola Car Show grounds). At the Aug. 22 meeting of […]

Iola Historical Society prepares for September meetings and events

The Iola Historical Society is gearing up for a busy month ahead with a series of meetings and events scheduled for September and October, including the highly anticipated Taste of Norway festival. The September meetings and activities will kick off on Monday, Sept. 25, at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street, Iola. The […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

Around Town Save these dates! BLOOD DRIVE: The Iola Lions and American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Iola-Scandinavia Community Fitness and Aquatic Center from noon-5p.m. To register call 800-733-2767. ICE AGE TRAIL HIKE-A-THON: The 36th Annual Ice Age Trail Hike-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7, […]

Taste of Norway slated for Saturday, Oct. 7

By Iola Historical Society Watch Norwegian pastry making, lefse making, and Lost Arts artisans ply their crafts at the Annual Taste of Norway & Lost Arts Fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Iola Historical Society at 210 Depot Street just west of downtown Iola. The Annual Fall Craft & Gift Show will […]