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Around Town BABA SEMI-FINALS: The Scandinavia Vikings will travel to Clintonville’s Don Jirschele Stadium for a 1:30 p.m. game. Admission is $5. Good luck, Vikings! GAME DAY: Firebirds host Wittenberg Green in games at Thunderbird Field on Saturday, Aug. 23. The Junior Pee Wee game starts at 10 a.m. and the Pee Wee at 11:30 […]
Around Town WATER HOOKUP SURVEY RESULTS: The Village of Iola’s water hook-up surveys were sent to the Birch, Sunset, and Golf Drive subdivision. The results were two yes and 21 no. No further action will be taken regarding the hook-up request. STREET SIGNS: The Village of Iola is compiling an inventory of faded street signs […]
The Iola Village Board met on July 8 in the Community Room of Iola Village Hall, 180 South Main Street, where trustees approved a new zoning map, authorized a $200,000 line of credit, and voted to discontinue local administration of the Community Development Block Grant Housing Program. The meeting, led by Village President Jennifer Schustek, […]
Around Town CAR SHOW UPDATE: Attendance was slightly up from last year, totaling 123,000. Improvements included (among other things) new shower buildings and widened roadways. CORN ROAST: A total of 1,113 ears of corn were consumed at this year’s Scandinavia Corn Roast. OPEN HOUSE: The Iola-Scandinavia School District will have an open house on Wednesday, […]
Vikings dominate at the plate and on the mound in a banner season The Badger Amateur Baseball Association South Central Division wrapped up its 2025 season with a flourish, as outstanding individual performances were recognized in the annual Hitting and Pitching Awards. The Scandinavia Vikings proved to be the powerhouse of the division, capturing top […]
Community remembers a lifelong contributor to local arts and culture The Waupaca County arts community is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved and influential members. Doris Weed, a well-known local artist whose dedication and talent shaped the Waupaca Fine Arts Festival (WFAF) and the broader community for over six decades, died this […]
Veteran educator begins new role as school year starts As the new school year begins, Molly DuPont has been appointed principal of Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School, introducing fresh leadership and a commitment to educational excellence for students, families, and community members. With 27 years of experience in education, spanning roles as a classroom teacher, site coach, […]
Around Town ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL: According to Chris Nelson, district administrator for the School District of Iola-Scandinavia, the CESA 5 Alternative School is to be located in the old nursing home on the corner of Iola Street and Chet Krause Drive. SAVE THE DATE: Fight Cancer Night sponsored by the Iola-Scandinavia High School volleyball team is […]
Ann Cecilia Trzebiatowski February 17, 1929 – August 14, 2025 Ann Cecilia (Gilmeister) Trzebiatowski, 96, formerly of Rosholt, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. She resided in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, for the last few years at Dimensions Living Assistance. Ann was born on Feb. 17, 1929, in the Town of […]
John W. Adams John W. Adams, age 76, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Aug. 9, 2025. He was born and raised in Iola, Wisconsin, the son of the late Melvin and Altheda (Gunderson) Adams. He married Betty Young on Dec.19, 1970. John spent the majority of his […]
