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By U.S. Rep. Tony Wied In 2009, Gov. (Jim) Doyle signed Wisconsin Act 40 into law, significantly limiting the ability of local governments to have input on energy projects proposed in their communities. Since then, that top-down approach has only intensified. Over the past year, I’ve heard from countless constituents who feel ignored and overruled […]
Join fellow residents for the Melby Memorial Book Sale at the Scandinavia Public Library on Friday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This special event will also continue on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale features the remarkable personal collection of Mary Lou Melby, a devoted supporter and […]
The Iola Historical Society will close out its 2025 meeting calendar with a program on historical restoration techniques, to be presented by veteran craftsman Terry Laib, during its monthly gathering on Monday, Oct. 27, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, Iola. The event will begin with a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by […]
Around Town CROSS COUNTRY SECTIONALS: The Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity cross-country athletes are gearing up for the Sectional meet this Saturday, Oct. 25, held at Meadow Links Golf Course, located at 1540 Johnston Dr., Manitowoc. The varsity boys’ race will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the varsity girls’ race at 12:30 p.m. The top […]
Around Town SCAM ALERT: As the holiday season approaches, experts are urging consumers to stay vigilant about unexpected packages. While receiving gifts from retail stores or loved ones is common, authorities caution that a package from an unknown sender — especially one without a return address — could be a sign of a scam attempt. […]
Iola-Scandinavia’s cross-country teams turned in strong performances Thursday, Oct. 16,l at the Central Wisconsin Conference meet in Rosholt, earning several All-Conference honors and posting solid individual results across all levels of competition. In the varsity boys’ 5,000-meter race, the Thunderbirds placed third with 73 points, finishing behind team champion Bonduel (50 points) and runner-up Amherst […]
Alan Michael Bellows May 2, 1961 – October 11, 2025 Alan Michael Bellows passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 11, 2025, at his home in Iola, Wisconsin. Alan was born on May 2, 1961, to Duane and Charlene Bellows in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, joining his older sister, Susie (with the rest of the siblings following later). A […]
The Town of Scandinavia Board met on Wednesday, September 10, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center to review ongoing road maintenance projects, finalize arrangements for a fire truck loan, and address vacant board positions, according to the official meeting minutes. During the session, Supervisor Frank Bauer called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of […]
Carol Jean Carlson November 25, 1938 – October 11, 2025 Carol Jean Carlson, age 86, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. She was born on Nov. 25, 1938, in the Town of Harrison, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, to Julian and Margaret (Hoffman) Merde. Carol is survived by her husband, Clarence; children, Craig Carlson […]
The Scandinavia Village Board will convene its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.14, in the Community Room of the Municipal Center, 349 North Main Street, to address several ongoing and new matters, including zoning issues, a sewer system update, a fire truck purchase update, and permit requests for the Happy Daaze business. The meeting […]
