Waupaca County Sheriff’s Race Part 5

Community, Schools and Fiscal Responsibility By Trey Foerster Two candidates are vying for the position of Waupaca County Sheriff in the Tuesday, Aug. 9, primary election. The winner of that contest will most likely win the position in the Nov. 8 election. You can read the first part of this series on the candidate debate […]

Donovan looks back at LittleWolf Gallery’s first year

By Donovan First and foremost, I want to the thank the artists. LittleWolf resides in small-town America. Iola is a great place which represents some of the best of America. It is in the mission statement of LittleWolf to “Add to the culture of our rural community by offering a small piece of big-city sounds, […]

Village of Iola Zoning Committee July 26 meeting agenda

The Village of Iola Zoning Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 26, at 4 p.m. in the Iola Community Center Community Room. Agenda Call To Order Annexation of property between Village of Iola and Town of Scandinavia and detachment of property for Iola Old Car Show and Randolph T. Stucynski & Melissa Rass. Looking for […]

Vikings notch another win

The Scandinavia Vikings notched another win in Week 12 over Green Lake 14-6. Game Stats WP Jeremy Dunnihoo CG 4 ER LP Cody Rohde Scandy hitters: Jason Steinbach 3×6 Hr 4 RBIs , RJ Rosenthal 3×4 , Sterling Lutz 3×4 Green Lake hitters: Damion Netzler 3×4 3 RBIs , Karter Kranz 3×5, Jared Danke 2×5

Iola Historical Society to meet July 25

The Iola Historical Society will hold its business and membership meeting on Monday, July 25, in the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Business to be discussed is closing out the summer and Taste of Norway event. HIS Treasurer will share […]

Robert Edward Lee obituary

Robert Edward Lee July 18, 1928 – June 24, 2022 Dr. Robert Edward Lee, age 93, of Waverly, Iowa, died Friday, June 24, 2022, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.“Can the Lord be wrong?” was a saying commonly heard by Wartburg College Band members during the tenure of their director Robert E Lee. His […]

Hohn of Iola charged with WCSD squad hit-and-run

A 21-year-old Iola man was formally charged Tuesday with a police chase that damaged a Waupaca County squad car on Friday, according to a report on WBAY. Lucas Hohn is charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety and attempting to flee or elude an officer, which are felonies. He’s also charged with his 2nd OWI offense, […]

Scott Michael Goeb obituary

Scott Michael Goeb January 28, 1969 – July 18, 2022 Scott Michael Goeb, age 53, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 28, 1969, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, son of Mary (Giovetti) Goeb and the late Richard Goeb. Scott grew up in Oak Creek […]

Business hour changes

Local businesses have announced new or varied business hours. If you wanted to be listed here send your info to: HeadspringIS@gmail.com. A Personal Touch Pet Salon – July 19 1-5, July 20 10-5, July 21 10-6 with walk-in nail rims 11-1, July 22 10-5, July 23 Closed. Odin & Frieja’s Place – July 20 5-10, […]

Iola Village Board hears complaints about noise level at Thirsty Perch

At its special meeting on June 27 pertaining to liquor licenses, The Iola Village Board heard from a variety of area residents concerning music noise levels at the Thirsty Perch. Cary Crabtree brought up the topic about the Thirsty Perch and stated he was there to support them and the music they provide. Attorney Meagher […]