News from Scandinavia Public Library

By Sue Vater Olsen, Librarian The faces you see at the library are changing! First, Sue is shifting over to Sturm Memorial Library in Manawa to take over as director there. Meredith will take over as director at the Scandinavia Public Library. Their first day in their new positions will be Tuesday, November 14. Second, […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Iola Lions and Iola-Scandinavia Chamber will host their annual Christmas Parade & Santa Visit on Saturday, Dec. 2. The parade will start at 4:30 p.m. After the parade the festivities will continue at the Iola Historical Society Machine Shed building with a visit from Santa. Kids will receive a free […]

Iola-Scandinavia events for the Week of Nov. 12

There are many activities throughout of communities to enjoy this time of year. Here’s an overview of what’s ahead this week. November 12 This day promises to be a day filled with music to enjoy. It’s “Vinyl Sunday” at Odin & Freja’s Place in Scandinavia, where residents can immerse themselves in the nostalgic tunes of […]

How the Penguins Saved Christmas performance Dec. 11

By Ms. Casey Daniels It is with great pride and great pleasure that the Kindergarten through Third Grade Students of Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School invites you to attend the upcoming musical presentation entitled: “How the Penguins Saved Christmas” on Dec. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the high school gym.  We have always had such amazing support […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board Nov. 14 meeting agenda

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of the official notice.  Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda Public input/comments Approval of consent agenda: […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board Oct. 9 meeting minutes

The Oct. 9 meeting of the School District oof Iola Scandinavia Board was called to order in the High School Auditorium by Mike Harbridge at 7:31 p.m. with the reading of the official notice.  Roll call was taken. Board members present included Mike Harbridge, Diana Jones, Laura Krogwold, Mike Grassl, Paul Huettner, Tony Neumann, and […]

Village of Iola Board Nov. 14 meeting agenda

The Village of Iola Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. Board Agenda Call to Order Open Meeting Statement Pledge of Allegiance (followed by a moment of silence) Roll Call Public Hearing Regarding The 2024 Budget at 5:45 p.m. A Public Hearing […]

Mary Adele Adams obituary

Mary Adele Adams September 30, 1914–November 8, 2023 Mary Adele Adams was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the age of 109. She was born on Sept. 30, 1914, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Cyril “Joe” and Caroline DeCoster. On Feb. 15, 1941, she was united in marriage […]