Ballweg receives WEDA’s Champion of Economic Development Legislative Award

PRESS RELEASE Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) recently presented State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) with the organization’s 2022 “Champion of Economic Development” legislative award for her leadership on legislative initiatives to drive economic growth and prosperity in Wisconsin. “Senator Ballweg is a true ‘Champion of Economic Development’, as her leadership on key […]

Iola Historical Society to meet Nov. 1

The Iola Historical Society will have its October meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 1, due to Halloween being on Monday, Oct. 31. The board meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in the society’s Machine Shed. The membership meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Business items to be taken up include the 2023 budget and board and officer elections. […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Way to go Ethan Kubisiak! He set a bowling goal of qualifying for Junior Gold 2023. Not only was he able to qualify but he took first at Wisconsin State USBC Youth Masters last weekend! The Iola Car Show has entered into an agreement with the Kriewaldt Family for the purpose of managing the liquidation […]

Iola’s Haunted Mill opens today

The Haunted Mill opens today, Oct. 21, at the Iola Mill. Schedule is as follows: Friday Oct. 21 and Saturday Oct. 22 6:30-10 p.m. Halloween Weekend: Thursday October 27-29 Full Fright 6:30-10 p.m. On Oct. 30 open for “behind the scenes” during 2-4 p.m., Trick or Treat on Oct. 30 free. Admission: $10 for 13 […]

Jane Louise Myhra obituary

UPDATE Oct. 19, 2022 Jane Louise Myhra February 9, 1953 – October 17, 2022 Jane Louise Myhra, 69, died October 17, 2022, at The Residence in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born in Iola, Wisconsin, on Feb. 9, 1953, to Palmer and Lois Myhra. Jane graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School in 1971. She attended the University […]

Village of Iola Zoning Committee meets Oct. 19

The Village of Iola Zoning Committee will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m. in the Iola Community Center’s Iola Community Room. Agenda Open Meeting Statement Ryan Brown from Waupaca County Zoning to discuss Non-Metallic Mining Non-Metallic Mining Outside Wood Burners Home Businesses Recommendation to Village Board Adjourn

Pee Wee Cheer and Football excel

By Iola-Scandinavia Pee Wee Athletics On Oct. 15, the Iola-Scandinavia Junior Pee Wee Cheer came in first in the Medium Division and took home the Junior Pee Wee traveling trophy. The Pee Wee Cheer took first in the A Large Division and took the Large Division traveling trophy. The Pee Wee Football team took second […]

Town of Iola Plan Commission meets Oct. 31

The Town of Iola Planning Commission will meet on Monday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. in the town hall at 170 Depot Street, Iola. The meeting will be to consider a conditional use permit for Gary Grenke and Joann Noah property located at E1881 Lake Shore Drive, parcel number 9-26-71-29. The applicant is proposing to […]

The Iron Grille not renewing lease for Glacier Woods Golf Club

The following announced appeared don Facebook on Oct. 14 on The Iron Grille’s Facebook page. First off, we would like to thank everyone who supported The Iron Grille in 2022! It is crazy that the first snow is falling, and the golf season is coming to end in the next few weeks… With that being […]

Just the facts, ma’am

Below are some interesting facts gleaned from articles from various sources, which are indicated following the facts. $80M for Wisconsin EV infrastructure WisDOT is now eligible for federal funding after the Federal Highway Administration approved the state’s expansion plan, which will mean electric vehicles on many major highways in the state are never more than […]