George Paul Klimowicz obituary

George Paul Klimowicz April 20, 1933–February 9, 2026 George Paul Klimowicz, 92, passed with grace and strength on Feb. 9, 2026, in Iola, Wisconsin. Born at home on Strongs Ave in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on April 20, 1933, he was the celebrated son of Catherine and Henry Klimowicz. George lived his life guided by a […]

Darrell R. Hines obituary

Darrell R. Hines July 5, 1961 – February 10, 2026 Darrell R. Hines, 64, of St. Germain, Wisconsin (formerly of Iola, Wisconsin), passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Feb. 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and a life lived at full throttle. Though he fought a courageous battle with […]

Congressman Wied begins accepting Community Project Funding Requests for FY27

Requests for Community Project Funding (CPF) for Fiscal Year 2027 are being accepted by Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI), the representative for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. This initiative allows eligible entities to seek direct federal funding for local projects aimed at improving communities across Northeast Wisconsin. The announcement is significant as it continues Wied’s efforts to […]

Patricia L. Fischer obituary

Patricia L. Fischer November 16, 1938 – February 8, 2026 Patricia L. Fischer, 87, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Bethany Home in Waupaca, Wisconsin. She was born on Nov. 16, 1938, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Patricia married George Fischer on Oct. 26, 1957, in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. He preceded her […]

Restoring checks and balances

By State Rep. Brent Jacobson Our democratic system of government relies on the separation of powers and checks and balances to prevent abuse. My colleagues and I in the Legislature write the law, the Governor and the bureaucrats in his state agencies enforce the laws, and our courts settle disputes regarding those laws. On Wednesday, […]

Unsung heroes going the extra mile: Wisconsin’s school bus drivers

School Bus Driver Appreciation Week is  Feb. 9-13. Communities across Wisconsin are pausing to recognize the tireless efforts of the state’s more than 12,000 school bus drivers, who collectively log over 144 million miles annually to safely transport hundreds of thousands of students to and from school each day. These dedicated professionals do far more […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town   Business Hours SCANDIHUS: Serving food until 2 p.m. every day (if you order later than 1:30 p.m., it will have to be to go). Hours this week are as follows: Monday  7 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday 7 a.m.- 2 p.m., Wednesday 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday 7 a.m.- 2 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m., […]

Iola Winter Carnival shines with creativity, community spirit

Ice carving, chili cookoff, and raffle winners announced Iola was alive with excitement as residents and visitors gathered for the annual Iola Winter Carnival, held Feb. 6-8. The event showcased a vibrant mix of artistry, culinary competition, a Snow Bully Race, ski jumping competition, and community engagement that warmed the village despite chilly winter temperatures. […]

Harrison Town Board to consider bartender license approvals at Feb. 9 meeting

The Town Board of Harrison will convene on Monday, Feb. 9,  to consider approving bartender licenses and address routine town business. The meeting of the Town Board of Harrison, Wisconsin, will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Northland Lutheran Church, N9880 State Hwy. 49, Iola. The board will review and potentially act on applications for […]