Around Town

RETIREMENT: Mary Schwartz has retired from the Iola Car Show staff. “It’s impossible to put into a few years what an incredible person she is, and how strong her impact has been on so many. Dedication and work ethic like hers can’t be replaced,” the show’s Facebook post stated. She started at the car show in 1983. Best wishes for your retirement!

BASKETBALL TALENT: According to an article in Yardbarker, Iola-Scandinavia basketball forward Alex Robbins has gotten the eye of various college recruiters. “Robbins impressed this past season and made quite the impression upon collegiate coaches during his first year of high school play,” the article noted. To read the story go here.

FOOTBALL TALENT: UW-Madison football staff have booked Iola-Scandinavia’s Jenson Rice visit for their game on Sept. 7 as a prospect. “The athlete solidified himself as a standout on the football field the past season, playing both defensive back and quarterback,” the Wisconsin Sports Heroics article indicated. Read the article here.

Around the County

ETHICS COMPLAINT FILED: The Waupaca County Republican Party has filed an ethics complaint against State Rep. Kevin Petersen for “ … not disclosing who is correctly paying for his flyers State Statue 11.1303. The Republican party of Wisconsin does not support financially Assembly Candidates in a Republican Primary, only Wisconsin Republican County Parties can under the State Republican Constitution. The State GOP and Petersen are playing Games with Voters,: the Facebook post noted.

Job Opportunities

CRYSTAL CAFE: Looking for part-time wait staff. Apply by calling 715-4456-9227 or going to the website www.pies2die4.com/join-our-team.

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