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Kristian Welch who starred at Iola-Scandinavia High School has the opportunity to don the Packers’ uniform this season. Welch, a linebacker, was recently cut by the Baltimore Ravens Tuesday. Read the entire WAOW story here.
By Ice Age Trail Alliance In a remarkable achievement, the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s Portage/Waupaca Chapter has successfully concluded its IWSC project, marking the third and final phase of the Iola Ski Hill Segment’s reroute. The project brought together an enthusiastic group of individuals who contributed their time and efforts, demonstrating the power of community […]
In a wonderful display of community spirit, the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber announced the winners of the 2023 Taste & Tunes event, which saw participants rallying behind local businesses and live music. The event, which attracted a substantial number of attendees, recently concluded with a heartwarming celebration of the winners. The grand prize, a collection of certificates […]
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 […]
