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On Tuesday, Sept. 2, members and guests of the Iola Historical Society will gather at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, Iola, for an engaging evening that will be highlighted by a much-anticipated program. As the clock strikes 7 p.m., Norway tour participants will share their experiences and impressions, inviting the community to vicariously enjoy […]
Around Town OPEN HOUSE: The Iola-Scandinavia Middle/High School will have a ribbon cutting for the Capital Referendum Project on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 5:30 p.m. It will be followed by an open house there and at the elementary school. FUNDRAISER: The Iola-Scandinavia HIGH School volleyball team is selling cookie dough as a fundraiser to offset […]
Around Town STORYWALK: Celebrate the end of summer with a visit to the StoryWalk® in Jorgens Park Preserve! Now on the StoryWalk® is “How the Dinosaurs Went Extinct: A Safety Guide” by Ame Dyckman with illustrations by Jennifer Harney, a hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs. This story will be available to […]
Around Town BABA SEMI-FINALS: The Scandinavia Vikings will travel to Clintonville’s Don Jirschele Stadium for a 1:30 p.m. game. Admission is $5. Good luck, Vikings! GAME DAY: Firebirds host Wittenberg Green in games at Thunderbird Field on Saturday, Aug. 23. The Junior Pee Wee game starts at 10 a.m. and the Pee Wee at 11:30 […]
Around Town WATER HOOKUP SURVEY RESULTS: The Village of Iola’s water hook-up surveys were sent to the Birch, Sunset, and Golf Drive subdivision. The results were two yes and 21 no. No further action will be taken regarding the hook-up request. STREET SIGNS: The Village of Iola is compiling an inventory of faded street signs […]
The Iola Village Board met on July 8 in the Community Room of Iola Village Hall, 180 South Main Street, where trustees approved a new zoning map, authorized a $200,000 line of credit, and voted to discontinue local administration of the Community Development Block Grant Housing Program. The meeting, led by Village President Jennifer Schustek, […]
Around Town CAR SHOW UPDATE: Attendance was slightly up from last year, totaling 123,000. Improvements included (among other things) new shower buildings and widened roadways. CORN ROAST: A total of 1,113 ears of corn were consumed at this year’s Scandinavia Corn Roast. OPEN HOUSE: The Iola-Scandinavia School District will have an open house on Wednesday, […]
Vikings dominate at the plate and on the mound in a banner season The Badger Amateur Baseball Association South Central Division wrapped up its 2025 season with a flourish, as outstanding individual performances were recognized in the annual Hitting and Pitching Awards. The Scandinavia Vikings proved to be the powerhouse of the division, capturing top […]
Community remembers a lifelong contributor to local arts and culture The Waupaca County arts community is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved and influential members. Doris Weed, a well-known local artist whose dedication and talent shaped the Waupaca Fine Arts Festival (WFAF) and the broader community for over six decades, died this […]
