Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

The Corner Bar in Iola has been sold. The new moniker for the established will be 10LA. Susan Lynn Kopecky, age 37, of Iola, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was born on Oct. 23, 1984 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Jennifer Fleury and the late David Kopecky. A Celebration of Life will […]

Frank P. Ostrowski, Jr. obituary

Frank P. Ostrowski, Jr. January 28, 1964 – March 27, 2022 Frank P. Ostrowski, Jr. age 58, of Ogdensburg, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. He was born on Jan. 28, 1964, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to the late Kathryn Pagel and Frank Ostrowski Sr.Frank attended Iola-Scandinavia High School, where he enjoyed participating in FFA […]

Iola Citywide Rummage Sale May 19-21

It’s time to start planning for the May 19-21 Iola Citywide Rummage Sale for the Iola-Scandinavia area. Each sale will be listed on the map that will be available the week prior to the event. All listings must be submitted by Monday, May 9. A listing costs $10. Three Ways to Pay1. Choose to pay […]

Steven W. Wright obituary

Steven W. Wright December 30, 1967 – September 2, 2021 Steven Wayne Wright, age 53, of Lomira, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, Wisocnsin, passed away Sept. 2, 2022, at St Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, from COVID-19 complications. Steven was born Dec. 30, 1967, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Glenn Wright and Shirley (Striegel) […]

Town of Iola Board meeting March 28

The Town of Iola Board will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 28, at the town hall. Agenda Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting Public Comments Old Business New Business: a. Open Book, April 18, […]

Local business job openings

The following businesses have job opportunities in the greater Iola-Scandinavia area. Three Squares Restaurant, 1222 West Fulton Street, Waupaca – Convenience Store Clerk $12 per hour starting. Full or Part time- Apply in person or thru FB. Immediate responses to your applications. Crystal Café, downtown Iola – Dishwasher, Waitstaff Helper, Full or Part-time, competitive pay, […]

News tidbits from around Iola-Scandinavia

The Shivers staff announces that on April 30 it will be opening for the season. The Marbin Show on April 9 at LittleWolf Gallery in downtown Iola will be limited to 40 persons, there will be a recommended donation of $10 at the door, and there are no reservations. There will be a nice hand-blown […]

“Yesterdays of Ogdensburg” topic at IHS March 28

Harold “Lefty” Clumpner will present “A Trip Back to the Yesterdays of the Village of Ogdensburg” at the Monday, March 28, meeting of the Iola Historical Society. The meeting will be held in The Shed on the HIS campus at 222 Depot Street, Iola. The business meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and the membership meeting […]

Prahl named WBCA All-State Academic

Iola-Scandinavia’s Parker Prahl has been named as a recipient of the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association 2022 Boys and Girls Basketball Individual Academic All-State award. To be recognized, WBCA member coaches were required to nominate their athletes. Minimum requirements for nomination included seniors with a GPA of at least 3.5 and an ACT score of at least […]