Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town VIKING BASEBALL: The Scandinavia Vikings will host the Plover Pterodactyls on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 1:30 p.m. at Ellison Park in Scandinavia in BABA playoff action. Job Opportunities Iola-Scandinavia School District: Now looking for a part-time library aide in the morning for the middle/high school. Apply here. Around the State SCHOOL CHOICE: Private […]

Jacobson reacts to veto of crime and court bills by Gov. Evers

By State Rep. Brent Jacobson On Friday, Aug. 8, Gov. Tony Evers vetoed five of the bills sent to his desk by the Wisconsin Legislature. One of these vetoed bills was AB 85, which would have ensured that criminals would go before a judge for revocation if they are charged with a new crime while […]

Gladys Rose Brostrom obituary

Gladys Rose Brostrom June 11, 1928 – August 10, 2025 Gladys Rose Brostrom, a devoted mother, talented artist, and lover of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on Aug. 10th, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on June 11, 1928, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Alex E. Nelson and Gladys (LaClair) Nelson, she grew up in […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town I-S SCHOOL DISTRICT: At its July 14 meeting, the Iola-Scandinavia School District approved the hiring of the following employees: Dana Paplham for high school Spanish and Katie Cherek for Kindergarten. SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: There will be an open house for students and families at Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School and Middle/High School on Wednesday, Aug. […]

Iola Village Board to hear about Electric Scooter Ordinance

On Tuesday, August 12, at 5:30 p.m., the Iola Village Board will convene at the Iola Village Hall for a pivotal meeting that will likely draw significant attention from residents. Among the central topics for consideration will be a proposal from a group of concerned citizens urging the board to revise the village’s existing ordinance […]

Village of Iola Board to address trustee appointment and Volunteer Day Resolution

The Village of Iola Board of Trustees will convene Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main Street, to address several matters, including the resignation of Trustee R. Meyers, the appointment of a new board member, and a resolution establishing “Iola Donor & Volunteer Day.” The […]

Iola Public Works Committee to address water service, utility rates, and street maintenance

The Village of Iola’s Public Works & Property Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, in the Clerk’s Office at 180 S. Main Street, to review delinquent utility accounts, consider survey results for potential water service expansion, and vote on resolutions regarding water meters and sewer charges in multi-family homes. The committee will […]

I-S School Board to address referendum updates, coaching changes, and financial outlook

The Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education will convene its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, in Elementary School Room #6 at 450 Division Street. The board will review referendum progress, consider personnel changes in the golf program, hear financial updates, and address other district matters during the public session. The meeting will begin […]

Wied writes letter to Canadian Ambassador requesting swift action to address wildfire smoke

PRESS RELEASE U.S. Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) sent a letter to Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman requesting swift action to mitigate Canadian wildfires after years of negative impacts on Northeast Wisconsin and across the state. “I write to you today on behalf of my constituents who have been dealing with hazardous Canadian […]