Scandinavia Silver Lake District meeting July 12

The quarterly meeting of the Silver Lake Rehabilitation District will be Tuesday, July 12, at 6:15 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center Community Room. Agenda Approval of agenda Informal Public comment time Lake Management Plan – Committee update Lake District funding Adopt agenda for annual meeting Adopt budget recommendation for 2022-2023 Sink aeration lines Announcements/discussion […]

Iola Car Show thank you

By Iola Car Show This. Is. Iola. Iola is family and friends. Iola is swap, show cars, camping, and car corral. Iola is volunteers and spectators. Iola is every type of weather. Iola is special guests and events. Iola is nostalgia and memories. And all of this is what makes us whole. It’s not one […]

I-S School District academic standards annual notice

Wisconsin State Statute 120.12(13) and 118.30 (1g)(a)1 requires school boards to clearly identify and adopt the academic standards that will be in effect for the school year. The Iola-Scandinavia School District shall use the Wisconsin Standards for the 2022-23 school year with additional emphasis on specific course/grade level learning outcomes and benchmarks. Wisconsin Academic Standards […]

I-S School District to hear recommendation on health insurance coverage

Health insurance coverage for Iola-Scandinavia School District employees will be recommended at the July 11 school board meeting. According to the recommendation, the district will accept a Security Health Plan effective Sept. 1. Factors favoring this choice include: Plan closely matches the district’s current plan design with WEA Trust (similar benefits available) SHP Premier network […]

Iola Village Board July 11 agenda

The Village of Iola Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Community Center Senior Room. Agenda Call to Order and Open Meeting Statement by President Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings: June 13Board Meeting, June 13Public Hearing ATV-UTV, June 15Police-Personnel […]

I-S School Board July 11 agenda

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 11, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of the official notice.  Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of agenda Public input/comments – Members of the public […]

Iola-Scandinavia news items

Winners of the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce 25/25/50 raffle of $875 each are Alana Berakis of Chicago, Illinois, and Art and Mary Schmeichel of Neenah, Wisconsin. The registration deadline is fast approaching for the Corn Roast Craft Fair. If interested, contact Sheila Luck. There are free books for the taking at the Scandinavia Public Library. […]

Highway 49 construction Iola to Scandinavia

Highway construction for Highway 49 Iola to Scandinavia will commence on Monday, July 11. Project Overview Length: 4.3 miles Cost: $1 Million to $2 Million Project ID: 6270-00-63 Project description: Remove and replace the top 1.75-inches of pavement In the parking lanes in Scandinavia the top 3.5-inches of pavement will be removed and replaced Centerline rumble strips will […]

Waupaca County Sheriff’s Race Part 3

Fixing the relationship with DA’s Office 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 here. You can […]

Historical First Impressions at IHS Aug. 6

A storyteller about Laura Ingalls Wilder will be present at the Iola Historical Society on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. Generations of children worldwide have been fascinated by the stories and books of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her “Little House” series was the basis for a successful television series. But how did her life really […]