Iola-Scandinavia, Wisconsin, local news source
Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA FIRE CALL: On Friday, Oct. 6, around 3:30 p.m., Living Oaks and The Willows called the fire department about a freon leak in the hallway furnace. According to the facility’s Facebook page post, “No one was in danger but we evacuated the building and brought the residents down to Willows […]
The Iola Village Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. Agenda Call to Order Open Meeting Statement Pledge of Allegiance Public Presentation Approval of Minutes from Past Meetings Old or Unfinished Business New Business Accept the resignation of Trustee Melissa Fenn. […]
Irene Ruth (Larson) LaStofka March 11, 1928 – October 4, 2023 Irene Ruth (Larson) LaStofka, age 95, passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2023, at her daughter Karen’s home in Appleton, Wisconsin, with her daughters Linda and Karen by her side. Irene was born March 11, 1928, to Clarence and Ruth (Hoy) Larson at their […]
Around Town IOLA SAND MINE: Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee will revisit its vote denying a permit to Faulks Bros. for developing a sand mine on Iola Car Show property at a future committee meeting. The committee met in closed session on Oct. 2. Faulks Bros. has filed litigation against the county in Waupaca […]
Around Town WATERCOLOR CLASS: Renowned watercolor artist Carolyn Rosenberger will conduct a painting class at Lessons From the Art in Iola on Monday, Oct. 9, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Cost is $25. Create a colorful autumn scene of a stream winding its way through the North Woods. Learn techniques of painting water, leaves, etc. […]
Assembly must now act on overriding vetoes By State Sen. Joan Ballweg Wisconsin’s constitution affords the governor with the most powerful veto pen in the United States. The constitution also affords the legislature power to override a governor’s veto. A successful veto override requires a two-thirds vote by both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly. […]
October 2 In a bustling schedule for Oct. 2, the Center For Living Well will kick off the day at 9 a.m. with an invigorating yoga session. Following this, at 9:30 a.m., the SLCW Board meeting takes place. As the day progresses, the local sports scene comes alive with the JV Football team hosting Wautoma […]
Written comments deadline Oct. 10 The Village of Scandinavia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing beginning at about 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 349 North Main Street. The purpose of the public hearing is to accept public comments for the proposed amendment. Individuals […]
