Casino Royale is back!

This Rotary Club of Waupaca fundraising event will be held Friday, Feb. 17, from 7-11 p.m. at Par 4 Resort in Waupaca. Groove to the CJ Rockin’ Variety Band, enjoy the pizza buffet and cold drinks, and play “Vegas-style” games. Spin the Roulette Wheel, put on your Poker face, roll the dice at the Craps […]

Jean H. Morey obituary

Jean H. Morey February 5, 1928–January 28, 2023 Jean H. Morey, ended her earthly journey eight days short of her 95th birthday on Jan. 28, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Jean was born on Feb. 5, 1928, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the daughter of Howard and Myrtle (Lyons) Hathaway. Along with her sister, Patricia, […]

Isermann first-place winner in WNA contest

Iola-Scandinavia High School Junior Abby Isermann is the first-place winner of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Civics Editorial Contest. Abby wrote an essay about the importance of the First Amendment with a focus on the role of freedom of speech in literature/journalism. Twelve students received cash awards, certificates and the opportunity to be published by newspapers […]

Town of Iola Board Dec. 19 meeting minutes

The Town of Iola Board held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Chairman Mark Sprangers called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Board Members present were: Mark Sprangers, Bruce Faldet, Josh Franchuk, Denis Walter and Steve Madson. Supervisor Franchuk made a motion to approve the […]

New business opening soon in Scandinavia

The Back Forty, a country western boutique, is a new business that will be opening its door soon in at 307 North Main Street, Scandinavia. The business is a spin off by Country Chic Boutique. “We’re getting so close to opening, we can almost taste it! Check out our newest made in Wisconsin line of […]

Kermit H. Peterson obituary

Kermit H. Peterson July 9, 1920 – January 26, 2023 Kermit H. Peterson, 102, of King, Wisconsin, formerly of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1920, in Scandinavia to Frank Peterson and Maddie Christenson. Kermit married Marjorie Rowe in May 1946 at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church. […]