Thursday news items

Around Town You can support Iola-Scandinavia Schools at the pump! The next time you need gasoline (unleaded or premium), head over to the Iola Cenex at 305 Main Street in Iola or the Scandi C-Store at 265 Main Street in Scandinavia. Find the brightly painted gas pump with the school’s logo and purchase your fuel […]

Iola Regional Recycling Commission meets Sept. 27

The Iola Reginal Recycling Commission will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at p.m. at the Iola Community Center in the Community Room. Agenda Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Minutes of the Feb. 22 meeting Public presentation Old Business New Business: Election of officers, 2022 financial report, proposed 2023 budget and assessment, […]

Iola Historical Society meets Monday, Sept. 26

The Iola Historical Society will hold its monthly board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, in the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street. The membership will meet at 6:30 p.m. There will be a finalization of plans for the Oct. 1 Taste of Norway. At 7 p.m., in lieu of the customary program format, […]

Joint meeting of town and village of Scandinavia Sept. 19

There will be a joint meeting of the boards of the Village of Scandinavia and the Town of Scandinavia on Monday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Appointment of Meeting Chairperson Approval of the Agenda Memorial Park Mowing I-S Baseball Team Using Field Baseball Lease Park Bridge Use Municipal Center: […]

Orville K. Larson obituary

Orville K. Larson April 19, 1932 – September 16, 2022 Orville K. Larson, age 90, of Rosholt, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born on April 19, 1932, in Town of Harrison, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, to the late Jens Larson and Anna (Brandt) […]

Friday’s ‘Just the facts ma’am’

Below are some interesting facts gleaned from articles from various sources, which are indicated following the facts. What is the price on carbon? In mid-August, Europe’s carbon price hit an all-time high of just over 99 euros (about US$99) for a ton of carbon dioxide emissions. It has since declined, but this was a watershed for the EU’s cap-and-trade […]

Friday news items

Around Town Iola Lions Club Blood Drive is Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center. For appointment call 1-800-733-2767. Brooke Manley has been named Iola-Scandinavia Teacher of the Month. She is a middle school and high school science teacher. Congratulations! Carli Gurholt, PsyD, has joined Marshfield Clinic Health […]

Taste of Norway set for Saturday Oct. 1

The annual Taste of Norway and Lost Arts fair, sponsored by the Iola Historical Society, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the society grounds on Depot Street. Various artisans will demonstrate crafts of rosemaling, rug weaving, woodcarving, and jewelry making. There will also be a Fall Crafts and Gifts […]

Iola Lions Blood Drive Sept. 28

A voucher for a free haircut, a chance at a VIP NASCAR racing experience and an opportunity to help save lives? It can all be yours when you come in to give blood this September. American Red Cross and Iola Lions are co-sponsoring a blood Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 […]