Local publisher Joe Jones publishes autobiography

Joe Jones came to Iola to work at Krause Publications. Over the years there, he established a reputation as a great advertising salesman and a community leader. Later, Joe established his own publishing business based upon RV camping and Jones Publishing grew from there. Eventually, Joe sold his business to his daughter-in-law Diana, who continues […]

Letter: Status of the Iola Sand Mine appeal

By Greg Ambrosius On Wednesday, Nov. 8, Waupaca County Circuit Court Judge Raymond S. Huber granted a stay to the Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee on its reply to the Faulks Bros. appeal of its sand mine permit in the Township of Scandinavia. The stay allows the Committee to avoid a response to the […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town TOYS FOR TOTS: The annual Toys for Tots collection program for unopened and unwrapped gifts for children started Nov. 1. These gifts should be “age-appropriate toys”. One of the collection locations is the Iola Village Library. Business hour changes SCANDIHUS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sunday. Job […]

Iola-Scandinavia area events Nov. 5-12

November 5 In the picturesque town of Iola-Scandinavia, the community gears up for a week packed with diverse events that promise to bring joy and engagement to residents. The week kicks off with the Silver Lake Lanes Holiday Shopping Spree, a vibrant event offering a unique shopping experience from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents […]

Iola Lions name winners of Peace Poster Contest

By Iola Lions In partnership with Lions International and the Iola-Scandinavia School District the Iola Lions held their annual Peace Poster Contest. Lion Mark Forseth announced the winners of the contest to the 6th grade class. They are: 1st Place Lillian Wiskirchen, 2nd Place Aubrey Weinreis and Sophia Jones, 3rd Place Nola Mae Vater and […]