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Around Town DRAGONFLIES & DAISIES: This Iola business is having a 50 percent-off sale as it winds down operations. Store hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Kids ages 4-12 are invited to join us at Scandinavia Lutheran Church on Sunday, July 19, through Thursday, July 23, from 5-7:30 p.m. Free […]
The Lake Iola Lake District will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, June 13, with members set to vote on a 2026-27 budget that maintains the property tax levy at this year’s level and elect a board member. The meeting will take place from 10-11 a.m. at Village Hall in Iola. District property owners and […]
Iola-Scandinavia High School recognized students for academic excellence on its fourth-quarter 2025-2026 honor roll. The quarterly honor roll celebrates student achievement and is divided into three categories based on grade-point average and grades earned. Congratulations to all these academic achievers! Seniors High HonorsDamien Aguirre, Ryan J. Barden, Benjamin E. Beck, Abigail H. Bergan, Brooklyn K. […]
Despite a grassroots campaign by Iola’s Thirsty Perch to secure the granting of a liquor license, the Iola Village Board denied the license, with Trustee Mike Richberg being the sole vote for reinstatement. A motion was made to not issue a license for the Thirsty Perch, and it passed by a vote of 6-1 on […]
Around Town BABA HALL OF FAME: Congratulations to Bob Moe of the Scandinavia Vikings baseball team for being named to its Hall of Fame! Business Hours SLICED PIZZA CO.: Sunday noon-8 p.m., Monday 4-8 p.m., Tuesday closed, Wednesday closed, Thursday 4-8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Around the County WAUPACA CITY […]
By Dan Halverson At Jorgens Park Preserve, so calm and fair Green meadows dance beneath the open air Tall pine trees stand in quiet, gentle grace Guarding this peaceful and picturesque place. The lake below reflects the sky so blue A timeless scene with every cherished view Here, family and friends gathered with laughter and […]
Around Town PIE IN THE PARK CANCELLED: Sheveland-Taylor American Legion Post 14 has announced that Pie in the Park won’t be held this year. The event was canceled by the Crystal Café, the event sponsor. The business is planning a 60th anniversary celebration instead. “While we are disappointed that this long-standing tradition will not continue […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach Iola-Scandinavia senior softball players Brooklyn Berrens and Rayanne Clendenning were selected by the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association (WFSCA) to play in the Wisconsin Senior All-Star Softball Series. This event will showcase the most talented senior softball players in Wisconsin. The games will be on Tuesday, June 16, at Woodside […]
Rachelle “Shelly” M. Kunzman September 6, 1955 – June 6, 2026 Rachelle “Shelly” M. Kunzman, age 70, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born on September 6, 1955, in Iola to Malcolm and Gladys (Olson) Lien, Shelly was a beloved daughter, dedicated mother, grandmother, cherished sister, and member of her community. Shelly lived […]
The Scandinavia Town Board convened its May meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and approved planned road maintenance projects for the year while adopting a resolution to protect local roads. Chair Bryan Fuhs called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with board members Brenda Mazemke, Lonnie Pryzbylski, Frank Bauer and […]
