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Around Town FIGHT CANCER: The Iola-Scandinavia High School volleyball teams are holding a “Let’s Fight Cancer Together” fundraiser at their Oct. 12 matches against Rosholt. There will be raffle baskets, bake sales, concessions. All proceeds will go to local families affected by cancer. For donating contact Kori Printz at printzk@iola.k12.wi.us. LUTEFISK SUPPER: The Northland Lutheran […]
The Iola and Scandinavia communities are gearing up for a week filled with events that promise to bring residents together for fun, entertainment, and community engagement. Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and take part in these exciting events that showcase the vibrant community spirit of Iola and Scandinavia. September 25 The week kicks […]
The Silver Lake Management Committee will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. at the Stacy residence, 365 Lake Street, Scandinavia. Members of the committee include: Kristy Stacy (Chair), Lindy McLaren (Secretary), Mike Hafemann, Becky Morgan, Dave Mork, Carlo Lantz, Dana Rima, John Bertelson, Carl Lantz, and Lou Demitriou. Agenda Introductions Approve Agenda Approve […]
By Greg Ambrosius It’s not surprising that Faulks Bros. is appealing the decision to deny their permit by the Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee. Jon Faulks told the Waupaca County Post after the meeting that “The next steps will be important for the community to pay attention to.” We are now paying attention Jon. […]
The Board of Review for the Town of Iola, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, shall hold its first meeting on Monday, Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m. at the Town Hall, 170 Depot Street in Iola. Board of Review operates like a Court of Law. Their function in not one of valuating your property assessment, but of making […]
By State Rep. Kevin Petersen In recent weeks, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz and her statements during the recent spring election campaign have made national headlines. During the campaign, Justice Protasiewicz stated in a TV interview: “When we say the maps are rigged, those maps are rigged. I don’t think you could sell to […]
By Waupaca County Sherrif’s Office The Waupaca County Emergency Notification System, CodeRED, will be tested on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. to validate telephone numbers in Waupaca County’s database. Here’s what you need to know: • There is no need to take action if you receive the call. Emergency personnel are merely testing the […]
Around Town GUN WINNERS: Scandinavia Vikings baseball team gun raffle winners are: 1st Shawn Skibba, 2nd Zach Bembenek, 3rd Sally Olson, 4th Willie Rosenthal, 5th Bill Held, 6th Jenny Blenker, 7th Jeremy Eisch, 8th Jenner Gullixon. Congratulations all! STORYWALK’S NEW BOOK: Something new on the StoryWalk in Scandinavia’s Jorgens Park Preserve! Learn all about the […]
PRESS RELEASE Faulks Bros. Construction (FBC) and the Iola Car Show (ICS) announced Sept. 21 their intention to appeal to Circuit Court the recent decision by Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee to deny their conditional use permit application (for a sand pit operation on Iola Car Show grounds). At the Aug. 22 meeting of […]
