New I-S School District Staff: Jim Komp

He brings passion for education and community engagement Courtesy Iola-Scandinavia School District In a recent development, the Iola-Scandinavia School District welcomes its newest addition to the team, Jim Komp. With a strong commitment to fostering educational growth and a passion for community involvement, Komp is set to make a significant impact on the district as […]

New middle/high school administrator: Jan Bue-Wells

Bringing small-town feel and passion for education to I-S School District Courtesy Iola-Scandinavia School District The Iola-Scandinavia School District welcomes its new middle/high school administrator, Jan Bue-Wells, an experienced educator with a strong commitment to fostering a personalized learning environment. Bue-Wells, who has spent significant time in the Evansville and Milton school districts, brings a […]

LouAnn Jean Snyder obituary

LouAnn Jean Snyder May 6, 1955 – July 26, 2023 LouAnn Jean Snyder (Peterson) passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, under the loyal and watchful care of her sons and their wives. She was born on May 6, 1955, to Vernon and Nancy Peterson, the second of seven children. She was […]

Scandinavia Silver Lake district annual meeting Aug. 8

The annual meeting for the Scandinavia Silver Lake Rehabilitation District will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 6:30 p.m. Agenda Call meeting to order Approve agenda Approve minutes of 2022 annual meeting Public Participation Annual audit report Treasurer’s report Committee report Review proposed 2023-2024 budget Discuss/Approve Tax Levy Approve 2023-2024 budget Set 2024 Annual […]

Iola Cops Rock program commences

The Village of Iola has started its Iola Cops Rock program. Each week one of our Iola police officers will be hiding three rocks around the village. These will be placed in public spaces, not on private property. The Iola Police Department asks families to help their kids look around town and find these rocks. When they […]

Village of Iola special board meeting Aug. 2

There will be a special meeting of the Village of Iola Board on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 5:30 p.m. It will be held in the Clerk’s Office at Iola Village Hall. Purpose of the meeting is Knuettel’s selling their condemned property to Jeremy Zilke upon the board’s approval of contingency.

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town HOUSE FIRE: The residence of Keith and Hilda Matthes of Muskego, Wisconsin, on County Trunk GG was destroyed by fire at 1:25 a.m. on July 27. No one was at home. The cause of the fire is being investigated. Multiple fire departments, the sheriff’s department, and highway department aided in the call. SCHOLARSHIP […]

Iola Family Dental to close August 1

Iola Family dental will close Tuesday, Aug. 1, according to a letter being sent to patients. “Currently, we do not have a dentist in the practice. We have done everything we can to securer a full-time dentist to offer quality care, and that is not happening.” “At this time, we have decided to take a […]

Iola Historical Society June 26 meeting minutes

The Iola Historical Society held its board meeting on June 26, at 5:31 p.m., with Cliff presiding. George was absent. The meeting commenced with the review of April and May meeting minutes. Sarah motioned to accept the Secretary’s report, seconded by Bonny, and the motion passed without discussion. During the meeting, Tom Fucik, retired treasurer, […]