Ice Age Trail Fall Hike-a-Thon invites community to explore autumn splendor

Annual event scheduled for Oct. 4 at Iola Winter Sports Club Nature enthusiasts and families seeking a vibrant autumn adventure are invited to participate in the annual Ice Age Trail Fall Hike-a-Thon, hosted by the Portage/Waupaca County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the […]

Jacobson slams 1,700% ag fee hike, calls for oversight after Supreme Court ruling

Wisconsin State Rep. Brent Jacobson is warning that a proposed 1,700 percent increase in agricultural fees threatens the state’s farming sector and underscores the urgent need for legislative oversight. The proposal, introduced by the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) under Governor Tony Evers’ administration in September, follows a July 8th Wisconsin Supreme […]

Iola Historical Society to unveil ‘Nerd Life of Pop Culture’ with guest speaker Maggie Thompson

The Iola Historical Society will convene for its regular September meeting on Monday, Sept. 29, and will feature a special program titled “Comics, A Nerd Life of Pop Culture,” presented by acclaimed speaker and Iola resident Maggie Thompson. The event will take place at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street, and will begin […]

Claire Lynn Nordness obituary

Claire Lynn Nordness July 28, 1948 – September 18, 2025 Claire Lynn Nordness, 77, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, where she had been a resident for the past five months. Claire was born on July 28, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin  to the late Helen […]

Scandinavia boards to meet on joint property and budget issues May 22

The Town and Village of Scandinavia boards will hold a joint special meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center to address a wide range of shared expenditures and jointly owned property matters. The agenda will include discussion of Memorial Park, the municipal center, the fire department budget, traffic flow, […]

Iola-Scandinavia’s Beck leads strong showing at Smiley Invitational

The Iola-Scandinavia cross-country teams turned in determined performances at the Smiley Invitational on Sept. 20 at Wausau East High School, highlighted by a top-three finish from Ben Beck in the varsity boys race. Beck placed third overall with a time of 16 minutes, 30.6 seconds, leading the Thunderbirds to a 10th-place team finish. Prentice/Rib Lake […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town ALBERS NAMED MORNING CO-ANCHOR: Iola native Andrea Albers has been a familiar and trusted face for TMJ4 News viewers since joining the station in 2021 as a reporter and anchor. Most recently, she has been guiding the Milwaukee area through the morning commute as TMJ4’s traffic anchor, and as the station’s consumer reporter, […]

Calling community members and leaders

Submit your news items and stories to HeadspringIS.com! Your local news source, HeadspringIS.com, is reaching out to the vibrant community of Iola-Scandinavia seeking the help of individuals to contribute news items and stories about their groups, organizations, and area churches. At HeadspringIS, we believe that community engagement is vital to creating a well-rounded and informative […]

Harrison Town Board reviews budget

The Harrison Town Board met Sept. 8 at Northland Church, where officials reviewed financial reports, approved catering plans for an upcoming Wisconsin Towns Association meeting, and scheduled next month’s budget session. Chairman Dean Lashua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., with board members Mike Schultz, John Phillips, Megan Guzman, Carrie Powell, Dave Loken, […]

Helvetia Town Board approves propane contract, repairs, and more at august meeting

On Aug. 5, the Helvetia Town Board convened at the Town Hall for its regular monthly meeting, where all board members and eight residents gathered to discuss and vote on a range of local issues, including approving a new propane contract, passing resolutions, and reviewing road maintenance projects. The meeting, led by Chairman Jeff Oppor, […]