Town of Iola public hearing June 26

The Town of Iola will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 26, at 6 p.m. in the town hall concerning approval of an amendment to the comprehensive plan and a Zone Map amendment application. The purpose of the amendment and map change is to combine a purchased piece of property with the rest of […]

Iola Historical Society to hear about radioed-controlled boats

William “Bill” Lund will speak before the Iola Historical Society on Tuesday, May 30, at 7 p.m., in thew Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. He will display radio-controlled model boats and talk about the famed World War II era U.S. ships they represent. The IHSD board will meet at 5:30 p.m. and the membership […]

David Allen Dean obituary

David Allen Dean David Allen Dean passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at age 92. He was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, and graduated from Scandinavia High School Class of 1948. He attended Luther College for two years. Dave then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was a photographer with top security clearance, […]

Iola-Scandinavia Memorial Day activities

Memorial Day Activities: Old Bridge west of Ellison Park in Scandinavia, 10 a.m.; Iola parade, 11 a.m. followed by ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park with keynote speaker Dan Naylor. Following Iola ceremonies, free lunch for veterans at Iola Historical Society’s Machine Shed.

Ray Przekurat new president of Pacelli Catholic Schools

Ray Przekurat, outgoing School District of Iola-Scandinavia administrator, has been named a president of Pacelli Catholic Schools in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The announcement was made on the schools’ Facebook page. The appointment is effective July 1. The announcement reads: Pacelli Catholic Schools (PCS) is excited to announce the hiring of a new president, Ray Przekurat, […]

Silver Lake Management Committee to meet May 23

The Silver Lake Management Committee of the Village of Scandinavia will meet on Tuesday, May 23, at 5 p.m. at the Stacy residence, 365 Lake Street. Agenda Introductions Approve Agenda Approve Nov. 22, 2022, Meeting Minutes Public Participation WI DNR Surface Water Grants: (1) Lake Management Planning Grant Completion with Onterra; (2) 2024 ProcellaCOR Treatment […]