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Around Town ODIN & FREJA’S PLACE in Scandinavia just received a grant as one of only 29 live-music venues nationwide to qualify. Congratulations! Live Music Society is proud to announce the 29 recipients of our 2026 Music in Action Grants, awarding $844,000 to independent venues across 19 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. PROPERTY DISPUTE […]
Around Town SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Iola Village Library and Scandinavia Public Library have their summer reading programs in full swing. Stop in, sign up, and win! BAND AT STRAWBERRYFEST: Students from the Lessons from the Arts will perform at Strawberry Fest at the Iola Historical Society from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., weather permitting. Come […]
Around Town MORE SOFTBALL RECOGNITION: Iola-Scandinavia High School star softball player Brooklyn Berrens has been named All-State 1st Team and All-District 1st Team. Her teammate and star player, Braelyn Jueds, has been named to the All-District Honorable Mention Team. Congratulations! BABA BASEBALL: The Scandinavia Vikings beat Weymont 8-3 on June 19. DINOSAURS AT LIBRARY: The […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Strawberry Fest will be held on Saturday, June 28, at the Iola Historical Society campus from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goodwill donations are accepted. Food available includes homemade strawberry shortcake, pulled pork sandwiches while supplies last, hot dogs and chips, and sandwich dressings. SURVEY REMINDER: This is your friendly reminder that […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Strawberry Fest will be held on Saturday, June 28, at the Iola Historical Society campus from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goodwill donations are accepted. Food available includes homemade strawberry shortcake, pulled pork sandwiches while supplies last, hot dogs and chips, and sandwich dressings. PIZZA BUFFET: Sliced Pizza is now offering a […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: There will be a Viking Age reenactment on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 340 N. Main Street. It will feature a reenactment by the Wisconsin River Ravens and Norse wares for sale. Around the County NEW LONDON intersection closure begins. The US 45/South County Trunk […]
Around Town DRAGONFLIES & DAISIES: This Iola business is having a 50 percent-off sale as it winds down operations. Store hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Kids ages 4-12 are invited to join us at Scandinavia Lutheran Church on Sunday, July 19, through Thursday, July 23, from 5-7:30 p.m. Free […]
Around Town BABA HALL OF FAME: Congratulations to Bob Moe of the Scandinavia Vikings baseball team for being named to its Hall of Fame! Business Hours SLICED PIZZA CO.: Sunday noon-8 p.m., Monday 4-8 p.m., Tuesday closed, Wednesday closed, Thursday 4-8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Around the County WAUPACA CITY […]
Around Town PIE IN THE PARK CANCELLED: Sheveland-Taylor American Legion Post 14 has announced that Pie in the Park won’t be held this year. The event was canceled by the Crystal Café, the event sponsor. The business is planning a 60th anniversary celebration instead. “While we are disappointed that this long-standing tradition will not continue […]
Around Town Job Opportunities COACHING POSITIONS: The Iola-Scandinavia School District has coach openings in Varsity Football, Middle School Football, JV Volleyball, and Middle School Volleyball. Email juedsd@iola.k12.us. Around the County WAUPACA COUNTY HOMEOWNERS continue grappling with recovery more than a month after severe April flooding. Roughly 50 homes in the county’s floodplain are estimated to […]
