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 […]

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 […]