High school trap league info meeting Feb. 27

There will be an informational meeting for a high school trap league at the Iola Conservation Club on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. All students grades 6-12 interested in shooting trap are invited to join. Topics to be discussed at the meeting include: Costs, requirements to participate, deadline for registration, practice and competition dates […]

I-S School District Board Working Committee meets Feb. 7

The Iola-Scandinavia School Board Working Committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. 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 of the public must register by […]

I-S teachers to retire

On Feb. 7 the Iola-Scandinavia School District Board will consider teachers resignations and retirement announcements. Kindergarten teacher Michelle Frola has submitted her resignation. She has taught 30-plus years and plans to retire effective the end of the 2021-22 academic year. Alan Bauer also submitted his resignation letter. He has taught and coached in the district […]

Joseph S. Leean: political leader, entrepreneur died Feb. 2

Joseph S. Leean March 10, 1942 – February 2, 2022 It is with a heavy heart and yet celebration of the joys our Lord provides that we share the news of our beloved Patriarch’s passing to the Heavenly Gates. On Feb. 2, 2022, Joseph Sidney Leean, age 79, passed suddenly, but without suffering into the […]

Town of Scandinavia Board Jan. 12 minutes

The Scandinavia Town Board met on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and via web conference. Supervisor Bryan Fuhs was not present. Frank Bauer made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Gary Marx. Motion carried. Frank Bauer made a motion to accept Clerk’s minutes. Motion was seconded by Gary […]

Town of Scandinavia Board meets Feb. 9

The Town of Scandinavia Board will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of the Agenda Clerk’s Minutes Treasurer’s Report Planning Commission Report Road Issues Old Business: Ron Gavin Junk/Salvage Yard, Wisconsin DOT Proposed Highway 49 project has been scheduled for 2022, Humane Officer, Scandinavia Firetruck Purchase, […]

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Mike Harbridge, current president of the Iola-Scandinavia School Bord, will face Rick Meyers, who brings with him Iola Village Board experience, in the spring election. Tony Neumann is unopposed for a seat on the school board previously occupied by Shannon Hardel, who declined to run for reelection. Andrew Williams PhD, son of Keith and Pat […]

Iola Lions to meet Feb. 7

The Iola Lions Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 7, at the Crystal Café. Anyone interested in Lions and the organization’s work in Iola-Scandinavia is invited to attend. The social hour starts at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Agenda includes Lions Advanced Projects with guest and check presentation.