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Around Town SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Iola Village Library and Scandinavia Public Library have their summer reading programs in full swing. Stop in, sign up, and win! BAND AT STRAWBERRYFEST: Students from the Lessons from the Arts will perform at Strawberry Fest at the Iola Historical Society from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., weather permitting. Come […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School District has announced that Jeremy Fritz is the new principal of Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School. He will be starting in the position on Wednesday, July 1. “It is an honor to be chosen to serve this community,” said Fritz. “I look forward to getting to know students, families, staff, and community members and […]
Around Town MORE SOFTBALL RECOGNITION: Iola-Scandinavia High School star softball player Brooklyn Berrens has been named All-State 1st Team and All-District 1st Team. Her teammate and star player, Braelyn Jueds, has been named to the All-District Honorable Mention Team. Congratulations! BABA BASEBALL: The Scandinavia Vikings beat Weymont 8-3 on June 19. DINOSAURS AT LIBRARY: The […]
Step inside the Crystal Café on a crisp morning and the aroma hits you first: fresh-baked pie crusts, sizzling bacon, and coffee brewed strong enough to fuel a day of small-town stories. At 126 N. Main St., four generations of women have turned a humble storefront into the beating heart of Iola. As 2026 dawns, […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Strawberry Fest will be held on Saturday, June 28, at the Iola Historical Society campus from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goodwill donations are accepted. Food available includes homemade strawberry shortcake, pulled pork sandwiches while supplies last, hot dogs and chips, and sandwich dressings. SURVEY REMINDER: This is your friendly reminder that […]
Members will gather at the Machine Shed on Monday, June 29, to review recent community events and examine the development and current status of Lake Iola. The board meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at 222 Depot Street, followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will review activities from Memorial Day and the Strawberry […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Strawberry Fest will be held on Saturday, June 28, at the Iola Historical Society campus from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goodwill donations are accepted. Food available includes homemade strawberry shortcake, pulled pork sandwiches while supplies last, hot dogs and chips, and sandwich dressings. PIZZA BUFFET: Sliced Pizza is now offering a […]
The Helvetia Town Board approved the purchase of a commercial chainsaw and accepted road repair bids for several town roads during its regular meeting on May 5 at the Town Hall. Chairman Jeff Opper called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with all board members present. Three residents, including David Loken, attended. The board […]
Wisconsin’s taverns are more than just places to grab a beer — they are community hubs that support jobs, local events and traditions. But the people who run them face unique pressures that can raise the risk of alcohol use disorder, also known as alcoholism. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition in which […]
The Village of Iola Board of Trustees denied a Class B alcohol beverage license to Thirsty Perch LLC on Tuesday, June 9, at a meeting in Iola Village Hall, citing convictions of LLC member Steve Steeber that trustees said rendered him unfit to hold such a license. Trustee David Harper moved to deny the application, […]
