John William Fountain obituary

John William Fountain 1948 – July 5, 2023 John William Fountain, DVM, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2023, at his home in Iola, Wisconsin. John was born in 1948 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Robert and Donna Fountain. The family soon moved back to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where John and his younger […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

Iola’s Riverwalk closed Due to a recent falling incident on Iola’s Riverwalk, the pathways and board walkways are closed indefinitely due to challenges with boards and portions of the structures. The Village of Iola will soon hold a meeting on the walkway and steps to be taken to correct the challenges. Around Town VIKINGS WIN: […]

Will a fire truck fit down your driveway?

By Iola Fire and Ambulance In the event of a structure fire or wildfire in your area, firefighters may need to reach your home. If firefighters cannot safely access your home, they will find an alternative way to get to you that may take longer – and when fighting fire, every second counts. Help Firefighters […]

IHS dugout canoe inspected for state study

By John Bertleson Jr., Iola Historical Society Tamara Thomsen and Dr. Sissel Schroeder visited the Iola Historical Society on July 17 and studied the dugout canoe donated by former Millstone owner and IHS Treasurer Tom Fucik and is now located in our Machine Shed. Tamara is a Maritime Archaeologist with the Wisconsin Historical Society and […]

Iola-Scandinavia School District Board July 17 agenda

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 17, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of the official notice. Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of agenda                                                                                                           Public input/comments Approval of consent agenda: (1) […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

Around Town SAND MINE: After a five-and-a-half-hour, packed public hearing on Wednesday, July 12, of the Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee, the committee has not yet made a decision surrounding the Iola Sand Mine building permit. Read WBAY’s lengthy story here. IOLA MILLS: Work has commenced on the old stone structure walls to the […]

Village of Scandinavia Board June 13 meeting minutes

Monthly meeting of the Village Board was held June 13, 2023, in the Community Room of the Municipal Center. President Mork called meeting to order at 5:01 PM. Members present were David Mork, Mike Hayes, Bob Fredy, Becky Morgan and Judy Watson. President Mork asked for approval of agenda; motion made (Hayes/Fredy) agenda be approved. […]

Village of Scandinavia Board May 9 meeting minutes

The monthly meeting of the Village (of Scandinavia) Board was held on May 9 in the Community Room of the Municipal Center. President David Mork called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. Members present: David Mork, Mike Hayes, Becky Morgan, Patrick Knautz, Judy Watson – Treasurer, Renee Smith – Clerk. Others present: Kris Mork, […]