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Capturing the Soul of Small-Town Wisconsin By Trey Foerster There’s a certain magic to small-town Wisconsin. It’s in the way the morning light hits the old brick storefronts, the way neighbors stop to chat on the sidewalk, the way the past lingers in the creak of a wooden screen door. These places aren’t just coordinates […]
“To date, including the $71,000 from the sponsorship program and donations, we have collected $337,190.22 …”
Around Town ANTLER DONATIONS WELCOMED: Deer hunters who don’t want to retain antlers on deer they have harvested can donate them to the Iola Lions for use in training dogs or Leader Dogs for the Blind. You can drop off the antlers at JR’s Sport Shop in Iola. Around the County HUNTERS BE VIGILANT: Waupaca […]
Around Town SNOW FALL: Four miles north of Iola received 5 inches of snowfall, according to WSAW. Marshfield and Park Ridge placed second with 4. THANKSGIVING: Schmidt’s Corners is taking reserved take-out orders for their Thanksgiving dinner. Serving is from noon to 5 p.m. Around the County Around the State 400-YEAR TAX: The Wisconsin State […]
Around Town POOL CLOSURE: The leisure pool with fountain and slide at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center is closed for a few days as an unexpected repair has to be made. FOOD PANTRY: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church operates the community food pantry. Food items that are canned and boxed products that have a long […]
Around Town FOOD PANTRY: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church operates the community food pantry. Food items that are canned and boxed products that have a long shelf life are welcome. You can drop off your donations at the church Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are in need of food, please […]
Quarterly Recognition Showcases Students’ Academic Excellence Iola-Scandinavia High School has announced the criteria for its honor roll, celebrating the academic achievements of students for the 2025-26 school year. The honor roll serves as a testament to students’ dedication and the school’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence. The honor roll is awarded quarterly, with high school […]
The Town of Iola Board will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m., where supervisors will adopt the 2025 town tax levy following a budget hearing and begin preliminary discussions on the 2026 budget. The meeting will begin with a budget hearing, followed by a special meeting convened by supervisors to […]
