The State of Local News: A 2023 report on local news sources in America

The 2023 The State of Local News report has been issued by the Local News Initiative at Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism. “The data and insights collected and analyzed in this 2023 report on The State of Local News paint the picture of a country and society increasingly divided between the journalism-have’s — mostly […]

Sylvia “Syl”, “Sly” C. Thoe obituary

Sylvia “Syl”, “Sly” C. Thoe January 21, 1946–November 16, 2023 Sylvia “Syl”, “Sly” C. Thoe, 77, of Waupaca, passed away at home on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, due to an aneurysm. She was born on Jan. 21, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, moved to Waupaca in 1973 and spent winters in Lake Havasu, Arizona, after retirement. […]

Letter: Iola Sand Mine hearing set for Dec. 5

By Greg Ambrosius The Faulks Bros. sand mine permit in the Township of Scandinavia will likely be decided by the Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 1 pm. Yesterday (Nov. 16) the Committee officially announced the date for that meeting, which will be held in the Waupaca County Courthouse in […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town CHRISTMAS PARADE ENTRIES: Groups and organizations wishing to be in the annual Iola Christmas Parade should contact Jeannine Harbridge at 715-281-5450 or jharbridge@tds.net. Deadline is Nov. 25. SCANDINAVIA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: The tree lighting for the Village of Scandinavia will be on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 4 p.m. It is on the lot […]

Toy for Tots campaign drop-off locations

By Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative The 2023 CWEC U.S. Marine Toys for Tots campaign is underway, with toy donation boxes at more than 30 locations in area communities. Christmas is a time of joy, happiness, and goodwill. It is a time of giving and helping those who are less fortunate than us, especially children. In […]

News from Scandinavia Public Library

By Sue Vater Olsen, Librarian The faces you see at the library are changing! First, Sue is shifting over to Sturm Memorial Library in Manawa to take over as director there. Meredith will take over as director at the Scandinavia Public Library. Their first day in their new positions will be Tuesday, November 14. Second, […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Iola Lions and Iola-Scandinavia Chamber will host their annual Christmas Parade & Santa Visit on Saturday, Dec. 2. The parade will start at 4:30 p.m. After the parade the festivities will continue at the Iola Historical Society Machine Shed building with a visit from Santa. Kids will receive a free […]

Iola-Scandinavia events for the Week of Nov. 12

There are many activities throughout of communities to enjoy this time of year. Here’s an overview of what’s ahead this week. November 12 This day promises to be a day filled with music to enjoy. It’s “Vinyl Sunday” at Odin & Freja’s Place in Scandinavia, where residents can immerse themselves in the nostalgic tunes of […]