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Around Town BOWLING SIGN-UP: If you plan on bowling in a junior league at Silver Lake Lanes, the deadline to register is Saturday, Sept. 12. On that date, you can register at the alley from 9 a.m.-noon. Leagues start Friday, Sept. 18. GLACIER WOOD GOLF CLUB in Iola will host the Stevens Point Fire Fighters’ […]
Around Town THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: The Iola-Scandinavia High School Varsity Football team will travel to Highland. The start time has been changed to 7 p.m. SCHOOL SUPPLIES: The Iola Public Library has school supplies to give away. Job Opportunities COMMUNITY INSURANCE: Full-time Customer Service Insurance Agent in Waupaca office. Training provided. Benefits and career development. […]
Around Town OPENING LATE: Shivers will open from 3-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, due to a staff shortage. BACK TO SCHOOL activities are underway across the area as the third annual Iola-Scandinavia Back to School Family Week continues through Aug. 28. Sponsored by the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce, the event features localized programming, promotions, […]
Around Town T-BIRDS WIN: Iola-Scandinavia earned a convincing 34-8 victory over Marion/Tigerton at Marion on Thursday, Aug. 20, using a powerful running game and timely passing attack. Aiden Bowen sparked the Thunderbirds with three rushing touchdowns on runs of 89, 8 and 43 yards. Quarterback Mason Kriesel completed three of six passes for 85 yards […]
Around Town RETURN TO IOLA: Downtown Iola could soon see a lively revival as the Iola Car Show hopes to draw classic cars, residents and visitors into the heart of the community all day on Saturday, Sept. 5. The vision is simple: streets lined with polished vintage vehicles, local businesses welcoming foot traffic and families […]
Around Town SCAM ALERT: A woman is reportedly going door to door offering free dish soap in Iola and Scandinavia. Police indicate such schemes may involve overpriced products, false charity claims, or attempts to gather information. Residents should avoid sharing personal details and report suspicious solicitors, vehicles, or travel directions. One person indicated she was […]
Around Town NEW PASTOR: Freddie Kirk is the new pastor at Iola United Methodist Church. She and her husband, Harry, have a dog and a cat. Welcome to Iola-Scandinavia! IOLA-SCANDINAVIA CHAMBER announced the third annual Back to Class Family Week, running Aug. 22-28 at 180 S. Main St. with localized programming, promotions, and family activities. […]
Around Town LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION: Station Iola LLC has applied for a combination Class “A” retail beer and intoxicating liquor license for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The application, filed by agent Himmat Dhillon, covers sales at 140 Depot St. in the Village of Iola, Waupaca County. The Iola Village Board of Trustees […]
Around Town LIKE GOLF?: Silver Lake Lanes has one 4-person team opening this Saturday, Aug. 8th, and had a team drop. Charlie’s Golf Tournament sponsors Iola Scandinavia School Spor, Booster Club, and School Lunch Program!! Please call me 715 281 4774 ASAP. Around the County MANAWA RESIDENTS criticize planned Flock Safety automated license plate cameras […]
Around Town JOHNSON’S BARBERSHOP: Adam Johnson raised $300 for the Historical Society of Scandinavia by cutting hair at the Scandinavia Corn Roast. Thank you, Adam! VIKINGS HERE FIRST: Scientists have confirmed that Vikings arrived in Canada 500 years before Columbus. They were active in Newfoundland in 1021. The evidence came from three pieces of wood […]
