Iola-Scandinavia School District Board May 8 meeting agenda

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 8, following the 7 p.m. reorganizational meeting in the district’s 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 […]

I-S School District Board reorganizational meeting May 8

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will hold its reorganizational meeting on Monday, May 8, ay 7 p.m. in the district’s elementary school library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary Library with the reading of the meeting notice.  Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance. Election of officers: (1) President, (2) Vice President, (3) Clerk, […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town Job Opportunities Business hour changes IOLA MILLS: May weekend hours are Friday at least to 8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. t at least 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to at least 6 p.m.

Scam reported by Waupaca County Sheriff

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Department of Administration (DOA) today are alerting Wisconsinites to a potential “spoofing” scam through which scammers are using the Wisconsin State Capitol Police dispatch number and impersonating law enforcement officers. “Spoofing” is when a caller ID, email address, or other form of contact […]

Scandy library needs people for promo

Local business owners, managers, and community leaders: Do you love books? Would you like to promote the importance of reading within our community? If you answered, “Yes!” to either of these questions, then the Scandinavia Public Library needs you! We’re looking for local business owners and area leaders to pose for READ posters promoting the […]

Senator Ballweg Receives “Scales of Justice” Award

PRESS RELEASE StateSen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) was awarded the “Scales of Justice” Award from the State Bar of Wisconsin Legislative Oversight Committee on Friday, April 28. The State Bar presented Senator Ballweg with this award for her work on family and child law-related issues. “I am honored to be awarded the Scales of Justice,” said […]

Bue-Wells hired as new hs/ms principal

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia has hired Jan Bue-Wells as middle school/high school principal, to replace Chris Nelson, who will take over as district administrator July 1. Bue-Wells is currently a math teacher in the Milton School District. She continues a pattern of hiring math teachers for the I-S principal position. She has licenses as […]

Ronn L. Toebaas obituary

Ronn L. Toebaas  June 19, 1941 – May 4, 2023 Ronn L. Toebaas was born June 19, 1941, in Evanston, Illinois, to Lillian (Polzin) Toebaas and Lawrence A. Toebaas. He attended Loyola University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Drama. While at Loyola, he served as an Army Reservist and an active-duty MP. […]