Iola Car Show seeks conditional use permit for seasonal campsites

A Town of Scandinavia Plan Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center to discuss a conditional use application by the Iola Old Car Show Inc. to allow for 24 seasonal campsites and to allow for transient campsites. The area off Johnson Road is already used […]

Float entries sought for Iola Christmas Parade

Entry deadline Nov. 30 By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber Sure it’s Halloween, but that means Christmas is not that far off! If your business or organization wants to be a part of it, see below for info on signing up your float. The Iola Lions Club, with help from the Iola Village Library, the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of […]

Scandinavia to Host 3rd Annual Hop Into The Holidays

Scandinavia will kick off the holiday season on Nov. 6 with its 3rd Annual Hop Into The Holidays event from 4-8 p.m., promising an evening of festive cheer and community fun. Main Street businesses will offer extended hours, holiday shopping releases, and festive refreshments, while local favorites like Country Chic Boutique, Happy Daaze Bar + […]

Bart’s Pizza Pub announced

Northland Ballroom will have a new owner as of Aug. 12. Bart’s Pizza Pub is owned by Andrew “Bart” Bartelt and Becky Bartelt. According to the company’s Facebook page, “We are from the Stevens Point area and I have spent a few decades in the pizza and bar business and Becky has done the same […]

Schwartz retires from the Iola Car Show

Mary Schwartz has retired from the Iola Car Show staff after 41 years of employment. She started at the car show in 1983. Prior to her employment with the car show, she was active with the Iola Jaycees/Jaycettes in volunteering her time in the Swap Meet area. “It’s impossible to put into a few years […]

Taste and Tunes lineup set for July 26-27

By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Join us for another unforgettable Taste & Tunes Event in Iola-Scandinavia Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. Get ready for a feast for your taste buds and a symphony for your ears!  Indulge in a delectable array of culinary delights at an array of different area restaurants. From savory […]

Chamber fireworks raffle winners announced

By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Hope everyone enjoyed our Chamber fireworks display last night! We had a great time! Thanks to everyone who purchased raffle tickets, which helped us pay for the fireworks, and our sponsors who will be listed in a later post. Congratulations to our raffle winners: 1st prize $750 Toni Wanserski, 2nd […]

New Jazz Jam format at LittleWolf Gallery

PRESS RELEASE LittleWolf is excited to announce a NEW Jazz Jam, hosted by A Joyful Little Band. This vintage jazz-based Jam will likely be a monthly event here at LittleWolf, with Saturday, June 29, being the first. Simply put, the Omernik’s encourage music to be played as a part of life. They are a great […]

Celebrating excellence at the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards

On the evening of Wednesday, May 22, the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce hosted its prestigious annual Chamber Awards Dinner, celebrating the remarkable contributions of local businesses and individuals to the community. The event was marked by heartfelt speeches, joyous applause, and a sense of unity as the chamber honored the dedication and achievements of this […]

I-S Chamber Award nominees announced

Gala dinner is slated for May 22 By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber Congratulations to our nominees for the 2023 Chamber Awards! We are lucky to have so many great people and businesses in our communities! The nominees in each category are as follows: Outstanding Business: Country Chic Boutique, Melum Masonry, and Odin & Freja’s Place. Outstanding Person: […]