Shirley Marie Allred obituary

Shirley Marie Allred September 26, 1936 – January 11, 2023 Shirley Marie Allred, 86, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Jan. 11, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on Sept. 26, 1936, in the Town of Harrison, Waupaca County, daughter of the late Arthur and […]

Iola sand mine: What is Wisconsin Act 67?

At the recent Town of Scandinavia public hearing on the proposed sand mine on Iola Car Show property, mention was made of the 2017 Wisconsin Act 67. The act relates to “limiting the authority of local governments to regulate development on substandard lots and require the merging of lots; requiring a political subdivision to issue […]

Iola Lions invite prospective members to dinner Jan. 16

The Iola Lions Club invites Iola-Scandinavia residents interested in community service to its Jan. 16 dinner meeting at the Thirsty Perch in Iola. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. and dinner follows at 6:30 p.m. Membership in the Iola Lions Club is open to all men and women over the age of 18 who are […]

Village of Iola Board Nov. 14 meeting minutes

The Nov. 14, 2022, Village of Iola Board meeting was called to order by President Jennifer Schustek at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. President Schustek read the opening meeting statement and led the Pledge of Allegiance, with a moment of silence following the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken by village clerk, Betty […]

Village of Iola Nov. 16 Park Committee meeting minutes

The Village of Iola Park Committee met on Nov. 16, 2022, in the Iola Village Hall’s Community Room. The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by chairman Rick Meyers, in the Iola Village Hall, Community Room. Committee Members Present: Rick Meyers, chair; Pamela Parks, Missy Fenn. Others Present: village clerk Betty Aanstad. Chairman […]

Town of Helvetia Board Dec. 5 meeting minutes

The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Helvetia Board was held at the Town Hall, and was called to order by Chairman, Calvin Preuss at 7 p.m. All Town board members were present. Five town residents were also in attendance. The Board cited the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the previous meeting were […]

ISHS DECA students earn medals

Courtesy Iola-Scandinavia School District More than 30 Iola-Scandinavia High School students traveled to Wisconsin Rapids last week for the DECA District 2 Career Development Conference. Students competed in business and marketing role plays and exams. The following students earned medals in their events: Ian Koss, Riley Gambsky, Malea Tessen, Bethany Schmoldt, McKenzie Bonikowske, Adam Vanden […]

Silver Lake District Jan. 10 meeting agenda

The Scandinavia Silver Lake Rehabilitation District will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of agenda Approval of October minutes Informal Public comment time Sink aeration lines Announcements/discussion items Adjournment GoToMeeting info Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/657995069 You […]