I-S School District Administrator’s report

By Raymond Przekurat, District Administrator The following report was presented at the Feb. 14 Iola-Scandinavia School District Board meeting. Positives Very low numbers of COVID cases in the district. Projects Strategic Plan Staff Retention and Attraction – Changing sick day pay out for retired staff and early notification if you are leaving the district. Mental […]

I-S Fitness and Aquatic Center February report

There is a Parent-Tot Swimming class in March and it is full with 20 total and we have had to turn some folks away.  Planning an April Swimming lesson session for our “younger aged” children since it is so popular and parents are asking for it. This summer we will again offer our swimming lessons […]

Casino Royale St. Pat’s Edition set for Feb. 11

May the luck o’ the Irish be with you for Casino Royale, St. Patty’s Edition on Friday, March 11, from 7-11 p.m. at the Par 4 Resort in Waupaca. Try your hand at Blackjack or Poker, roll the dice and hope for the best in a game of Craps, or place your bets and let […]

Flags at half-staff to honor Leean

Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags in Wisconsin be flown at half-staff on Friday, Feb. 16, the date when funeral services for former State Sen. Joseph Leean (R-Waupaca), an Iola native, are observed. The flag is to fly half-staff from sunrise till sunset. “Between his many professional ventures and nearly two decades of dedicated service […]

Tidbits from around town

Karina Hass has been named middle/high school Teacher of the Month for February in the Iola-Scandinavia School District. High School Student of the Month is Rebecca Woiak and Middle School Student of the Month is Brady Kuhns. The Military Appreciation Night sponsored by ISHS NHS, DECA, and FCCLA was a huge success at Iola-Scandinavia High […]

I-S School Board monthly meeting Feb. 14

The Iola-Scandinavia School Board will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library at 450 Division Street, Iola. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of the official notice.  Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of agenda                                                                                                           Public input/comments – Members […]

Iola Village Board to meet Feb. 14

The Village of Iola Board will meet on Monday, Feb. 14, at 5 p.m. in the Iola Community Center Senior Room, located at 180 North Main Street. Agenda Call to Order and Open Meeting Statement by President Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: Jan. 10 Board Meeting, Jan. 10 […]

Sen. Ballweg helps Iola Car Show and agribusiness

PRESS RELEASE State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) joined her Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) colleagues on Feb. 9 in approving funding for her agriculture and agribusiness export initiative. JFC also approved her bill which raises the standard for exempting sales tax for entertainment admission sales by nonprofit organizations. “Representative Kurtz and I have worked hard […]

News items around I-S

Odin & Freja’s Place in Scandinavia needs some help finding equipment for their bar renovation project. They are looking for a used four door under counter beer cooler. We’d also be interested in finding a small kegerator. Starting Monday, Feb. 14, Northland Sports Bar and Grill will be opened Mondays starting at 2 p.m. Talk […]

Village of Scandinavia polling place notice

Location and Hours of Polling Place At the election to be held on April 5, 2022, in the Village of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, the polling place location will be in the Scandinavia Municipal Center, 349 North Main Street. The polls will open at 7 a.m. And will close at 8 p.m. If you have any questions […]