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Congratulations to these local I-S School District staff for their years of service: Valerie Olson, 40 years; Jill Willems, 30 years; Alan Bauer, Bill Myers, and Mark Wester all 25 years; Kristen Bertsch, Casey Danielson, Julie Maus, and Amy Wiersma, all 20 years; Annette Davy, 15 years; Jeannine Harbridge, 10 years; and, Megan Driebel and […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Chamber has announced the nominees for its 2021 awards. Thy are as follows: Person of the Year Award nominees: Phil Johnsrud of the Iola Winter Sports Club and Vicki Koss of the Scandinavia Booster Club. Business of the Year Award nominees: Country Chic Boutique, Scandinavia; Iola Car Show, Iola; and Thirsty Perch, Iola. […]
The Iola Village Board met on Monday, May 9, in the Iola Community Center Senior Room. The meeting was called to order by President Jennifer Schustek. President Schustek led the Pledge of Allegiance and was followed by a moment of silence. Roll call was taken by Clerk Aanstad. Members present: President Jennifer Schustek, Trustees Missy […]
The Iola Historical Society will meet on Monday, June 27, in the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. with the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Business will be the Halfway Point Annual Review and Recalculation. At 7 p.m. there will be a Show ‘n’ Tell Mystery or Two. On […]
The regular meeting of the Town of Helvetia Board was held at the Town Hall on May 2 and was called to order by Chairman, Calvin Preuss at 7 p.m. All Town board members were present. 7 town residents were in attendance. The Board cited the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the previous meeting […]
The Village of Scandinavia Board met on Tuesday, May 10, in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. President David Mork called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. Members present: Dave Mork, Mike Hayes, Chris Williams, Becky Morgan, Judy Watson – Treasurer, and Renee Smith – Clerk. Others present: Sheila Luck and Lisa Shirek. Member absent: Bob […]
The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department will have an open house on Saturday, June 25, from 9-11 a.m. Citizens will be able to view the new Communications Center, the new conference room, and K9s. There will also be a car seat safety check, a driving simulator with beer goggles, medication drop off, free gun locks, coffee […]
There will be a grand opening event on Thursday, June 30, at Iola’s The Oaks and Willows Assisted Living, 505 West Iola Street. The facilities are under new management with NEST Senior Living. The event will feature a pork roast, live music, and door prizes.
The Scandinavia Vikings took on the Green Lake Anglers this past week and posted a 5-2 win. WP was Marcus Jaworski 10 innings, 13 Ks; LP was Cole Boge. Viking hitters were: Gus Turner 2-5 1rbi, Jesse Dickert 3-5 1rbi, Sterling Lutz 2-3 1rbi, and Jacob Piostrowski 2-3. The Vikings stand atop the South Central […]
