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Join the Scandinavia Public Library’s book discussion group on Tuesday, Feb. 27, to discuss the classic novel “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë. Fika (beverages and treats) begins at 3:40 p.m., with our discussion following at 4 p.m. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, or you can place a hold […]
Alice (Lindner) Nielsen November 6, 1943 – January 28, 2024 On Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, Alice (Lindner) Nielsen of Iola, Wisconsin, went to be at home with Jesus, at the age of 80. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after an 11-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Alice was born Nov. 6, […]
Charles F. Zimmerman November 14, 11938 – January 21, 2024 Charles F. Zimmerman, age 85 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, with his family by his side. Charles was born on Nov. 14, 1938, the son of the late Charles H. and Mildred (Oconner) Zimmerman in South Bend, Indiana. After […]
Around Town WALLEYE SPAWNING PROTECTION: The WI-DNR is holding a hearing on Monday, Feb. 5, about seasonal refuges in walleye spawning marshes connected to the Wolf River in Waupaca County. See the proposal draft here. ROSEMALING: An interesting article on local rosemaling artists in the Waupaca County Post can be read here. GOT TALENT: Nest […]
The regular monthly meeting for the Town of Harrison Board was held at Northland Church on Monday, Jan. 8. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Lashua at 6:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were John Phillips, Mike Schultz, Rose Troast, Becky Schultz, Brandon Schuster and Arnie Kaminski, and Fran Moen. The Clerk’s […]
The regular meeting of the Town of Helvetia Board was held at the Town Hall on Dec. 5, 2023, and was called to order by Chairman Jeff Oppor at 7 p.m. All town board members were present and five town residents were in attendance. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Clerk Doug […]
Around Town CARNIVAL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED: The events at IWSC have all been cancelled due to the deteriorating winter weather. We remain hopeful to reschedule all events as and if we can. Canceled are the following: Wednesday’s Community Night Ski; Friday’s Snowbully race; Saturday’s Skijoring, kids race/ski, and Luminary Snowshoe/hike; and Sunday’s ski jumping. The Raffle […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: First Annual Emilio’s Ride has been set for June 8 and is sponsored by Happy Daaze Bar & Grill. Kickstands up at 11 a.m. Anyone who wants to donate money, gift baskets, gift certificates, or anything for the raffle, it can be dropped off at the bar. SNOWMOBILE SHOW: The […]
