Village of Iola approves $25,000 grant to School Theater Project and finalizes covered bridge plans

The Village of Iola Community Development Authority (CDA) Board convened Tuesday, June 10, at 4 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall to finalize key community improvement initiatives, including a $25,000 donation to the Iola-Scandinavia School District for theater upgrades and the adoption of a final design for the Hwy 161 welcome sign. Present at the […]

Iola Trustees approved goat grazing, budget shifts, and zoning changes at May meeting

The Village of Iola Board of Trustees met at 5:30 PM on May 13, in the Village Hall Community Room at 180 S. Main Street, where they passed a series of impactful resolutions including goat grazing for invasive species removal, overnight camping for sustainability efforts, significant budget reallocations, and rezoning of a key parcel. The […]

Scandinavia Village Board to vote on alcohol licenses, zoning updates, and park development

The Scandinavia Village Board will convene for its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 349 N. Main St. The board is expected to discuss and potentially act on a series of significant agenda items, including zoning modifications, a sewer infrastructure update, the […]

Iola Village Board to decide on major public works contracts and zoning administrator role

On Tuesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m., the Village of Iola Board will convene at the Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main Street, to address a comprehensive agenda featuring the approval of an $81,685 sewer lining project, the sale of a decommissioned Public Works truck, the creation of a Zoning Administrator position, and a wave […]

Iola CDA to approve final sign design, discuss major donation

The Village of Iola Community Development Authority will convene at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, in the Village Clerk’s Office at 180 S. Main Street, where members will finalize approval of a long-awaited community sign design, hear updates on buckthorn removal and Riverwalk bridge repairs, and consider the implications of a new $25,000 donation. […]

Iola’s newest hires: Goats!

By Jennifer Schustek, Village of Iola President If you’re strolling along the Riverwalk and think you hear a “baa” in the bushes, don’t be alarmed! The Village of Iola has officially welcomed a team of adorable, eco-friendly workers: goats. That’s right, goats. These furry little munchers are here on an important mission: to help us […]

Scandinavia Village Board approves county highway contract, discusses firetruck purchase and beer garden proposal

The Scandinavia Village Board convened its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Municipal Center’s Community Room, where members approved a new highway contract with Waupaca County, discussed potential firetruck acquisition, and reviewed a proposed Beer Garden project. Led by President David Mork, the meeting began promptly at 5 p.m. with all […]

Community to rally for Silver Lake at scenic fundraiser event in Jorgens Park

Locals will soon gather for fun, food, and fundraising at the second annual “A Day on the Lake Fundraiser”, hosted by the Silver Lake Management Committee. The event will occur on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jorgens Park Preserve, located on Highway 49 in Scandinavia, Wisconsin. Set against the picturesque […]

Iola Village Board to tackle key resolutions, zoning changes, and legal matters on May 13

The Village of Iola Board will convene on Tuesday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Iola Village Hall to address a range of pressing issues, including the adoption of new resolutions, updates on legal proceedings, and the approval of zoning changes. Key actions include a decision on the use of […]