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By John Bertleson Jr., Lake Iola Lake District As Chairman of the Lake Iola Lake District, I do have an obligation to learn the regulations and assist in any investigation that comes our way when something illegal like this happens. I knew we had an injured pelican left over from the flock that was on […]
Around Town AHERST CC MEET CANCELED: The I-S Cross Country meet in Amherst for today, Thursday, Aug. 24, has been cancelled due to the heat forecast. OPEN HOUSE: The Iola-Scandinavia High School Open House will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 5:30-7 p.m. Check out the gym refurbishment and the updated Technical Education (shop) […]
The Iola Historical Society is gearing up for its August meetings and program, scheduled to take place on Monday, Aug. 28. The society, dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of Iola, has arranged a busy schedule for the evening. The events will unfold at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street, Iola. The evening […]
Around Town SCOUTS HELP IHS: Local Scouts helped remove dead trees and brush along the river behind Iola Historical Society buildings. Thanks Scouts! BEER SIGN NEEDED: The Scandinavia Booster Club is seeking the help of area residents to locate a 40×40-inch beer sign to go atop the Corn Roast Beer Stand. The Old Style needs […]
Volunteers for the Ice Age Trail Portage-Waupaca Counties segments made major improvements to the trails on the grounds of the Iola Winter Sports Club on County MM outside of Iola. One such improvement was an impressive stone stairway. “The beautiful stonework on the new stairs by the parking lot was donated in honor of Robert […]
Udated Aug. 22, 9:51 a.m. A single-engine aircraft crashed at Central County Airport on Saturday, August 19, around 12:57 p.m., according to the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department. The plane overturned while landing and it proved fatal to the pilot. Bruce Flannery, a 78-year-old pilot from Gladstone, Mich., piloted the plane. Responding in addition to the […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Snapping Turtle Adventure Triathlon, Iola Winter Sports Club, noon start with 2 mile trail run, 7 mile gravel/hybrid ride to Iola Mills, 2 mile paddle, $30 per individual, $90 for 3-person relay teams. Register by Sept. 8 at noon here. BASEBALL PLAYOFF GAME: The Scandinavia Vikings host the New London […]
The Iola community came together in full force on Saturday, Aug. 12, for the annual “Stuff the Bus” event, aimed at providing much-needed school supplies for students in the Iola-Scandinavia School District. The event, organized by the Iola Lions Club, not only collected an impressive array of essential school items but also raised a substantial […]
