Iola-Scandinavia news items

• Neillsville’s Emma Moseley, Iola-Scandinavia’s Parker Prahl named MarshfieldAreaSports.com & Zaleski Sports High School Athletes of the Year. See story here. • A 1968 black Ford Mustang fastback with white interior, VIN number 8F02FJ138105, was stolen from a private residence adjacent to the Iola Car Show grounds during the show. Doug Klein of American Dream […]

David Eugene Melby obituary

David Eugene Melby April 27, 1943 – July 15, 2022 David Eugene Melby, age 79 of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, July 15, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was born on April 27, 1943, in Iola, Wisconsin, son of the late Alvin and Esther (Gregerson) […]

Waupaca County Sheriff’s Race Part 4

Waupaca County Circuit Court security 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 […]

Local job opportunities

The following businesses have job opportunities in the greater Iola-Scandinavia area. Fulltime and parttime cooks and bartenders, The Iron Grille, download application at www.TheIronGrille.com and send to theirongrille@gmail.com. Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School Special Education Assistant, Hours: Mon. – Fri. Approx. 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Responsibilities: Assist special education students and staff, playground duty, assist teachers […]

New choir teacher for I-S Schools

At its July 11 meeting, the Iola-Scandinavia School Board heard the from its Personnel and Nominations Committee and hired Zachary Shulfer for the position of Music/Choir Teacher for 4th-12th for the 2022-23 academic year. The interview team consisted of Casey Danielson, Corey Landon, Stacey Wester, and Chris Nelson. Shulfer has a Bachelor’s of Music degree […]

Taste & Tunes entertainment July 15-16

The annual Taste & Tunes event, sponsored by the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce, will feature musical talents of various genres throughout the I-S community. July 15 Pooches & Pages, Iola Village Library, 10 a.m. Dammit Jim, Thirsty Perch, Iola, 7 p.m. Big Dog Murphy, Millstone of Iola Mills, 7 p.m. Troy Allen’s Copperhead Country, Schmidt’s […]

Village of Iola Dog Park Committee June 9 minutes

The Village of Iola Dog Park Committee met on Thursday, June 9, at the Iola Community Center. Members present: R. Meyers (chair), M. Fenn, P. Parks; Others Present: Janine Beauchaine, and Erika Flowers. Upcoming Brat Fry Fund Raiser Iola Sentry Grocery Store this Saturday, June 11, from 10 – 3 p.m. -Brats and hamburgers –Sentry […]

Adeline Jean Flatoff obituary

Adeline Jean Flatoff May 3, 1934 – July 10, 2022 Adeline Jean Flatoff passed away peacefully on July 10, 2022, at age 88. Adeline was born, grew up, and was married in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Stanley and Agnes (Slusarski) Flatoff. She had one brother (deceased) Ed Flatoff. In Stevens Point, […]

Margaret Lillian Wolberg obituary

Margaret Lillian Wolberg December 22, 1922 – July 10, 2022 Margaret Lillian Wolberg, age 99 of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 12, 192,2 in Letchworth, England, to the late George and Lillian […]

Erik Anderson obituary

Erik Anderson April 23, 1972 – May 31, 2022 Erik Anderson, 50, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2022. Born on April 23, 1972, in Phoenix, Erik was the son of Helmer T. Anderson of Iola, Wisconsin, and the late Barbara Dici Anderson. Erik grew up in Miami, where he graduated from […]