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The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education will convene its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening to review staffing updates, facility leases, a potential referendum, and other district operations. The board will meet at 6 p.m. on April 13 at Iola Elementary School, 450 Division Street, in Room 6. Members will hear public comments, […]
By Mike Harbridge, I-S School Board President I want to thank everyone who voted in this past election. While I wish the outcome were in favor of the referendum, I understand times are tough, costs are increasing for everyone, and many in the community had a hard time supporting this. At our board meeting next week, we […]
There have been many Facebook posts on April 8 regarding the results of the April 7 Spring Election and the failure of the Iola-Scandinavia School District referendum. Here is a gathering of those remarks. In the aftermath of the Iola-Scandinavia School District referendum failing, District Administrator Chris Nelson indicated, “While I am disappointed, I respect […]
Allegra Ann Gullixon July 4, 1941 – April 9, 2026 Heaven welcomed a new angel on April 9, 2026. Allegra Ann Gullixon, “Leggie”, was welcomed into the kingdom by a grand assortment of friends and relatives that includes: Her sister, Connie (Larry) Jensen; her parents, Al and Jeane Beyersdorf; a baby sister, Sherry; aunts, uncles, and friends. Leggie has been assigned […]
By Trey Foerster, Publisher An unusual ice storm hit Iola-Scandinavia on Thursday, April 2, covering the area with about a half-inch of ice. Tree damage was severe, and the ice took its toll on electrical wires and transformers throughout the area. It took until Tuesday, April 7, to restore power to all Central Wisconsin Electric […]
The Iola Citywide Rummage Sale is happening this year, scheduled for May 14-17 (Thursday through Sunday). The map will include Iola, Scandinavia, and the surrounding area. This year, printed maps will be available at various locations in the community and on the website (www.iolarummagesale.com) beginning May 10. Get On the Map! Visit www.iolarummagesale.com to list your sale. There […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach CLERMONT, FL – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Notre Dame Academy from Staten Island, New York, 12-3, on Thursday, April 9, during their spring training trip in Florida. The Thunderbirds improved their record to 2-0. The T-Birds outhit the Gators 10-4. Brooklyn Berrens and Maya Munoz each had three hits. […]
Around Town GLACIER WOOD GOLF: The course, driving range, and putting green will open on Saturday, April 16. WATERCOLOR CLASS: Local watercolor artist Carolyn Rosenberger is offering a painting class on Tuesday, April 21, of a woodland scene. It will be held at Lessons from the Art in Iola. SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Summer School Registration […]
By Trey Foerster, Publisher Local news in rural small-town Wisconsin serves as the essential information lifeline for communities where daily life revolves around tight-knit relationships, local decision-making, and shared traditions. Its core roles include informing citizens about government activities, schools, events, and everyday issues that larger regional, state, or national outlets routinely overlook. In towns […]
To my neighbors and fellow residents of Iola,We live in a place where people aren’t afraid to speak their minds, and that’s because we all have a stake in this village. But lately, our conversations have become more about what divides us than what unites us.Our volunteers, our school staff, and your village board members […]
