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SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM: There are three informational meetings scheduled about the forthcoming Iola-Scandinavia School District referendum. They are Feb. 19 at the Iola Lions Club meeting, and Feb. 29 and March 18 at the high school. Also being investigated are Coffee with Chris sessions at local businesses.
COACH RESIGNATION: Emily Draska has given notice that she will not return as Middle School volleyball coach after seven seasons.
ART TEACHER RESIGNATION: Jill Willems has tended her resignation as the elementary school art teacher after 34 years. She is retiring.
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTRACT: The Iola-Scandinavia School District will enter into a three-year contract effective July 1 with #SocialSchool4EDU for 2024-26 for $9,500.
HYGIENE DRIVE: Iola-Scandinavia High School is having a hygiene drive for the homeless Feb. 11-March 3. Boxes for new hygiene donations are placed outside the I-S High School Office and in the Fitness and Aquatic Center. Additionally, donations of new hygiene items will be accepted in place of admission fees for home basketball games up to Feb. 19.
VALETINE’S DAY: Iola Mills will be open from 4:30-8 p.m. and serve pizza, award-winning chili, and gelato.
ADULT PROM: The Adult Prom on March 23 sponsored by the Scandinavia Booster Club is being planned. The theme will be Boots & Bling. You have six weeks to grab yourself a cowboy and sparkle your way to the dance.
GLACIER WOOD: Rustic Golf Properties will be the new operating entity at Glacier Wood Golf Course. It is currently hiring for positions.
Job Opportunities
DEPOT STREET STATION: Looking for responsible 18+ (or anyone looking for a job but must be 18 to sell alcohol and cigarettes) at a few of our stores. We have Friday & Saturday from 6:45-4:15 at our smaller location here in Iola, mornings at our Scandinavia location, and our larger one in Iola, nights and weekends. Full-time is available there if you want it. Cross-coverage at multiple stores is an option as well. Online application form here.
GLACIER WOOD GOLF COURSE: Rustic Golf Properties is hiring a golf professional, bar manager, bartenders, beverage cart attendants, line cooks, office manager, and maintenance crew. Message them via its Two Oaks North Golf Course Facebook page.
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