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Gary (Groucho) James Marx February 4, 1955 – September 2, 2025 Gary (Groucho) James Marx, 70, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. He was born on Feb. 4, 1955, in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, to the late Joseph and Gertrude (Theusch) Marx. On Nov. 14, 1981, Gary married the love of his […]
Around Town BOOK CLUB: The Scandinavia Public Library Book Group will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 3:40 p.m. for Fika and to discuss “The Teacher” by Freida McFadden. Pick up a copy of the book of put it on hold through Infosoup here. SAVE THE DATE: The Ice Age Trail / Portage/Waupaca County Chapter […]
Family left with nothing after devastating blaze A fundraising campaign has been launched to assist the victims of a house fire that occurred on August 29 on Highway 49, just south of the Village of Scandinavia. The Van Dyke family — Peter, Brittany, and Brianna — lost all of their possessions in the blaze, which […]
There’s no better testament to the heart of the Iola-Scandinavia community than the cheerful windows gracing our local businesses, several adorned in a festive salute to the return of students for the new school year. As classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2, these creative displays have turned Iola’s Main Street into a welcoming beacon of […]
Around Town DON’T FEED THE GOATS: Sustainable Stewards Farmstead wants area residents to know they shouldn’t feed the goats. According to them, “Humans carry the influenza virus, strep throat, and other diseases that can and will kill my oats. … You are not allowed to throw your scraps of any kind to our goats. No […]
Iola-Scandinavia runners turned in standout performances at the Standing Rocks Invitational, with seniors Ben Beck and Revyn Schrank each capturing individual titles while leading their teams to top-five finishes. In the boys’ 5,000-meter race, Beck broke away from the field early and never looked back, claiming first place in 17 minutes, 9.8 seconds. His effort […]
Under radiant sunny skies, the Iola-Scandinavia Middle/High School welcomed students, parents, and community members to the grand reopening of its entry area on Wednesday, August 27, at 5:30 p.m. The event marked the completion of extensive renovations aimed at enhancing safety and security, signaling a bright beginning for the new school year. District Administrator Chris […]
Around Town PICNIC IN THE PARK: Iola’s Sunrise Fellowship will hold a Picnic in the Park at Ingval Olson Park on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m. to celebrate its first anniversary. Worship will follow breakfast at 9 a.m. All are welcome. MELT & FLOAT: Experience relaxation with a self-massage night using the MELT Method […]
The Iola Winter Sports Club will soon welcome runners, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts to two exciting events set to highlight the fall season on its scenic ski trails. The first, the “Under the Lights Trail Run,” will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. on the club’s illuminated trails. Just weeks later, the […]
