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Book of the Month for June at the Scandinavia Public Library is Peter Geye’s “Wintering”. It’s a book about family secrets and a winter survival tale set in the Minnesota Boundary Waters. Copies are available at the library—read it, and then join in to discuss it on Tuesday, June 28!
The following businesses have job opportunities in the greater Iola-Scandinavia area. Sliced Pizza Co., Scandinavia, pizza chefs and delivery drivers, part- and fulltime. Send resume to Slicedpc@gmail.com or message them on Facebook. Education Coordinator, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Iola, start by Aug. 1, pays $15 per hour. Send resume to OSLC, 395 East Iola Street, […]
Last weekend at State middle school track last Saturday was a big day. Jensen Rice set new Wisconsin middle school state record in the 200-meter, came in second in the 100-meter hurdles and 6th in the triple jump. Congratulations! Iola Lions will host an American a Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, June 8, at […]
The Iola Historical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 31, in the Machine Shed on the society’s campus on Depot Street. The board will meet at 5:50 p.m. followed by a membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., Dr. James Maus will share his fondest recollections and memories of a […]
Memorial Day Services for Iola will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, downtown Iola, with the parade starting at 11 a.m. and service to follow. Featured speaker is Waupaca County Veterans Service Officer Jesse Cuff. New names added to the Memoriam Monument count 27, and five Gold Star names will be added to the Gold […]
Steven D. Eggerts has had 16 counts filed against him including arson and mutilating a corpse in connection with an April 27 house fire on County Road P in the Town of Harrison. Other charges include straw purchasing of firearm, two counts of burglary–arm self with dangerous weapon, 10 counts of possession of a firearm […]
A driver was thrown from a vehicle in an accident about 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, on Highway 161 just east of Iola, according to a FOX 11 news story. The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle. Authorities have not released the name of the driver pending notification of relatives.
The Village of Iola Board met on Monday, April 11, in the Iola Community Center’s Senior Room at 5 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Jennifer Schustek at the Village of Iola, Community Center Senior Room. Open meeting statements were made by President Schustek “This meeting and all other meetings of the […]
The Village of Iola had its annual Reorganizational Meeting on April 11 in the Iola Community Center’s Senior Room. The meeting was called to order by President Jennifer Schustek, opening meeting statements were made “This meeting and all other meetings of the Iola Village Board are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted […]
The Village Park Committee had an April 7 meeting concerning the proposed dog park, to be named Rosie Paw Park. Members present: R. Meyers (chair), M. Fenn, P. Parks; Others Present: Kathy Prestidge, Josh Farchuk, Sandy Mitchell, Erika Flowers, and Janine Beauchaine. Fund Raising Raffle Tickets and Posters-Posters will be placed downtown Iola and in […]
