Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town DEE-O-GEE UPDATE: Josh and Jessica are in the final stages of selling our business and home to Alyson Breitzman. She also owns her own grooming business, Pampered Pooches, and has now brought those services to Dee-O-Gee Care. Reba’s Personal Touch Pet Salon has decided to move out of our barn’s rental space this […]

Dorothy (Dot) Remington obituary

Dorothy (Dot) Remington October 29, 1928 – January 22, 2025 Dorothy (Dot) Remington, beloved grandmother, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2026, at the age of 97, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born Oct. 29th, 1928, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Ida (Chmielewski) and Louis Golis. It […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town Job Opportunities THIRTY PERCH: This Iola business needs a part-time cook. Apply in person. Around the County NATURAL RESOURCE GRANTS: The Waupaca County Natural Resources Foundation awarded over $12,000 in grants to local organizations for outdoor recreation and natural resource projects. 2026 recipients include Sturgeon Trail, Little Wolf Trails, Friends of Waupaca Parks, […]

Deputies honored with Lifesaving Awards

Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department commends officers for heroic actions On Sept. 2, 2025, Sheriff’s Deputies Ernstmeyer, Makuski, and Deuman were dispatched to a medical emergency in the Township of Farmington, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Responding to a person in crisis, the deputies demonstrated exemplary communication, teamwork, and immediate medical care at the scene, sustaining lifesaving efforts […]

Iola Historical Society kicks off 2026 with historical marker review

  The Iola Historical Society is set to launch its 2026 activities with a comprehensive meeting and program scheduled for Monday, January 26, at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street in Iola. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a Board Meeting, followed by a Membership Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Society members […]

Scandinavia Village Board approves signage, reviews municipal updates

The Scandinavia Village Board convened its regular monthly meeting on Friday, Dec. 12, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center in Scandinavia. Members present were President David Mork, Trustees Mike Hayes, Kelton Wilhite, Kyle Swenson, Daniel Koehler, Clerk Alison Dunham, Deputy Clerk Mike Stockwell, and Treasurer Bob Fredy. The meeting focused on municipal updates, zoning and sewer […]

Donkey Basketball Fundraiser Scheduled at I-S High School Jan. 29

Get ready for an evening of laughter and excitement as Donkey Basketball returns to Iola-Scandinavia High School on Thursday, Jan. 29. The event, hosted by the I-S High School softball team, kicks off at 7 p.m. in the high school gym and promises fun for the whole family. Admission is $10 if purchased in advance […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE TO MEET: The Village of Iola’s Revitalization & Park Committee will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 4:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall. The agenda includes these items: Compare and combine Village Outdoor Project lists for our Outdoor Recreation Plan, Fundraising Ideas, and other business. Revitalization Committee members are: Alan […]

Aggressive stock-trading Wisconsin politician puts at least $1M in safer T-bills

U.S. Rep. Tony Wied, a wealthy businessman elected to Congress in 2024, recently took action to protect against a stock market downturn by purchasing between $1 million and $5 million in U.S. Treasury bills. By Annie Pulley, THE BADGER PROJECT The Badger Project is a nonpartisan, citizen-supported journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin. This article is reprinted with […]

A look at the historical occasions the Insurrection Act has been implemented

On Jan. 15, 2026, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act in response to ongoing demonstrations in Minnesota opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. Trump’s statement followed a surge of protests spurred by recent incidents, including the fatal shooting of a woman and the wounding […]