IWSC Nordic Team takes third at State

By Jack Vater Both the boys and girls Iola Winter Sports Club (IWSC) Nordic Ski Teams took 3rd place at the Wisconsin Nordic Ski League State Distance Championships held Feb. 11-12 in Cable, Wisconsin. Team points are scored by summing the top five racers from each team, with the lowest score winning, and in this […]

Iola Car Show mining informational meeting April 12

The Town of Scandinavia has scheduled an informational meeting on a latest proposal from Faulks Bros. Construction on Iola Car Show property. It will be on Wednesday, April 12, at 6 p.m. at the Waupaca County Courthouse in Lower Level Room 42. Information on the application can be found at

Senator Ballweg announces budget listening session in Waupaca

PRESS RELEASE  State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) announced her plans to host in-district listening sessions on the Wisconsin State Budget.  “This session I’m again serving as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance, and I look forward to working on a budget that is good for all of Wisconsin,” stated Ballweg. “I look forward […]

Village of Scandinavia Board March 14 agenda

The Village of Scandinavia Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 14, at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of agenda Approval of February minutes Informal public comment time Joseph Schmidt – Chicken Permit Ray Przekurat – I-S School Administrator Sponsor signs at football field Noah Swenson – Sale […]

Town of Helvetia Board Feb. 6 meeting minutes

The Town of Helvetia Board met on Monday, Feb. 6, in the town hall. Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Calvin Preuss at 7 p.m. All Town board members were present, seven town residents were also in attendance. The Board cited the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board March 13 agenda

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 13, 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 […]

Iola Village Board March 13 meeting agenda

The Iola Village Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. Agenda Public Hearing Garbage Ordinance Call to Order and Open Meeting Statement by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Adjourn into Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings Old or Unfinished […]