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Around Town VATER TAKES 1st: Charlie Vater took 1st place in Cross Country at the Iola-Scandinavia High School hosted event at the Iola Winter Sports Club. The senior paced the Boys 5000m with a time of 15:45.6. Ben Beck placed 11th. GRAND JUNOR CHAMPION: Peterson Mill 4-H Club’s Ellaina Bestul is the recipient of a […]
By Sheriff Tim Wilz It is with a heavy heart I announce the recent passing of K9 Nova, who was an honorable member of the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office K9 Division. Late last week, we learned K9 Nova had a tumor, which had ruptured. After surgery, we learned K9 Nova would not survive. K9 Nova […]
Around Town VIKINGS ADVANCE: The Scandinavia Vikings defeated Clintonville 14-3 to advance to the BABA Grand Championship against the Antigo Polar Bears. Game is set for Sunday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m. at Kretz Field in Antigo. SCANDINAVIA BOOK CLUB: “The Family Chao” by Lan Samantha Chang is the new Book for the Month for […]
Here is a roundup of the happenings around Iola-Scandinavia for the week of Aug. 28-Sept. 3. August 28 Residents of Iola-Scandinavia had the opportunity to start their day with a peaceful and rejuvenating yoga session at the Center For Living Well. The session, held at 9 a.m., allowed participants to stretch, relax, and engage in […]
John Albert “Gunner” Gunnell Sr. November 14, 1947 – August 24, 2023 John A. “Gunner” Gunnell, 75, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. He was born on Nov. 14, 1947, in Staten Island, New York to the late Albert and Cecelia (Morrison) Gunnell. John graduated from Richmond College (New York) with […]
Would protect activists, journalists and others from lawsuits meant to silence or intimidate them By Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner, August 25, 2023 Wisconsin Democrats proposed a bill on Wednesday that would protect activists, journalists and others from lawsuits meant to silence or intimidate them. It comes as state Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) is continuing a […]
In a scheduled gathering at the Town Hall, the Town Board convened under the leadership of Chairman Jeff Oppor on July 5 at 7 p.m. The change in the meeting date had been properly communicated as required. All Town board members were in attendance, joined by an audience of four town residents. The proceedings commenced […]
The Town of Iola Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Agenda Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting Public Comments Old Business: Roads/Bridges New Business: Snowplowing Approval of […]
