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The 2022 Iola-Scandinavia DECA scholarship recipients: James Peck, Brock Opperman, Will Tappa, Erich Schmoldt, and Cameron Harbridge. Since 2001 the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber has given out scholarships to graduates who are planning to attend college for business and related studies. In 2018 a second scholarship was added. To date, 27 Iola-Scandinavia High School students have received […]
Jill Willems of Iola received Best of Show and First Award for her rosemaling at the Syttende Mai Festival in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Congratulations! Reigning as Royalty at the Iola-Scandinavia High School Prom this year are King Mason Kraemer and Queen Marin Hoyord. Congratulations! The Iola-Scandinavia School District was awarded $25,000 to create a fab lab […]
The Iola Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, May 31, due to Monday being a holiday. The group will have its business meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Machine Shed followed by a membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Business topics to be discussed include summer projects review and planning. A program yet to be determined […]
The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department was vindicated in the issue pertaining to altering reports by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. According to a report by WFRV, “The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page an update regarding the controversy over the accusations that the department ‘regularly’ altered reports. The Wisconsin Court of Appeals reportedly made a […]
Thirsty Perch of Iola has announced its summer 2022 music schedule. The musical season starts off with the Spicy Tie Band on Saturday, May 28, and Two Sides on Sunday, May 29.
The Silver Lake Management Committee of the Village of Scandinavia will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Introductions as needed Approve Agenda New Village Board Member Representative Becky Morgan, Mike Hayes Stepping Down Approve Jan. 18, April 13, and April 27 Meeting Minutes Public Participation Scandinavia Silver […]
New commercial and residential building codes were adopted by the Village of Scandinavia on May 10. The codes affect the permit required, adoption of state codes, certified municipality status, need for building, HVAC and plumbing inspector, and sets forth violations and penalties. No new owner or contractor may commence construction of any building or mechanical […]
Scott Erickson has been named at Teacher of the Month for the Iola-Scandinavia School District. Congratulations! Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School staffing for the 2022-23 school year will be as follows: 4K – Mrs. Johnson; 5K – Mrs. Fechter and a new hire; 1st grade – Miss Thurs and Mrs. Zdroik; 2nd grade – Mr. Myers and […]
The following April report was submitted to the School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board at its May 9 meeting: The ISRA Soccer program began on May 4. The fields are marked and ready. Thank you to all involved. All of the summer softball and baseball registrations are coming in and seem to be fine. The summer […]
District Administrator Ray Przakurat presented the following report at the May 9 Iola-Scandinavia School District Board meeting. Positives: Limited number of days before the end of the year. Students and staff looking at a normal end to the school year. Strategic Plan: Staff Retention and Attraction – Increased starting wage to $40,000 and teachers received a […]
