Iola Historical Society prepares for September meetings and events

The Iola Historical Society is gearing up for a busy month ahead with a series of meetings and events scheduled for September and October, including the highly anticipated Taste of Norway festival. The September meetings and activities will kick off on Monday, Sept. 25, at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street, Iola. The […]

Scandinavia village and town to have joint meeting Sept. 18

The Village of Scandinavia and the Town of Scandinavia will hold a joint meeting on Monday, Sept. 18, at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Appointment of Meeting Chairperson Approval of the Agenda Approval of Minutes Memorial Park: Mowing, I-S Baseball Team Using Field, Baseball Lease, Park Bridge Use Municipal Center: Backup Generator-Emergency […]

Future of Iola Recycling Center to be discussed Sept. 26

The Iola Regional Recycling Commission will hold its 2023-24 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Sept, 26, at 5 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall in the Iola Community Room. Agenda Call to order by Chairman David C. Harper Roll call The pledge of allegiance Approval of Minutes: (1) Feb. 22, 2022, (2023 Annual Meeting); (2) Sept. […]

Recap of Village of Scandinavia Board Aug. 8 actions

The monthly meeting of the Village Board convened on Aug. 8 in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center. With President David Mork at the helm, there were several significant actions taken. Village Board members present included David Mork, Mike Hayes, Becky Morgan, Patrick Knautz, Judy Watson (Deputy Clerk and Treasurer), Kati McDermith (Clerk), […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

Around Town Save these dates! BLOOD DRIVE: The Iola Lions and American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Iola-Scandinavia Community Fitness and Aquatic Center from noon-5p.m. To register call 800-733-2767. ICE AGE TRAIL HIKE-A-THON: The 36th Annual Ice Age Trail Hike-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7, […]

Taste of Norway slated for Saturday, Oct. 7

By Iola Historical Society Watch Norwegian pastry making, lefse making, and Lost Arts artisans ply their crafts at the Annual Taste of Norway & Lost Arts Fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Iola Historical Society at 210 Depot Street just west of downtown Iola. The Annual Fall Craft & Gift Show will […]

Hike Ice Age Trail at IWSC Oct. 7

By Ice Age Trail Alliance – Portage/Waupaca County Chapter Hard to believe that Fall is just around the corner as is our Chapter annual fall hike, Saturday, Oct. 7, at 8:30 a.m.! Celebration of our 36th year will be once again at the Iola Winter Sports Club (IWSC), where we will be highlighting the completion […]

Scandinavia Town Board Aug. 9 meeting covers various local matters

The Scandinavia Town Board convened on Aug. 9, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, with board members Gary Marx, Frank Bauer, Brenda Mazemke, Mike Mazemke, and Bryan Fuhs, along with the presence of Ricky Ertl. The meeting commenced at 5:32 p.m. with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Bauer initiated a motion to approve the […]