Local History: 85th anniversary of Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative

By Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative This year marks the 85th anniversary since the roots of Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative were established. At an April 30, 1937, meeting that included five people who emerged from previous organizational activities, the articles of incorporation for the Waupaca Electric Cooperative were signed. The goal was to build an electric […]

News briefs from around Iola-Scandinavia

March STEAM kits are available at the Iola Village Library. This month’s kit contains a Snowball Shooter, Tangram Puzzles and Dancing Critters experiment. Pick yours up any day we are open. These kits are fun for the whole family. Iola Winter Sports Club: Looking for some volunteers to brush or cut the small leafy oak […]

Adult Prom set for April 2 in Scandinavia

The Adult Prom will be held on Saturday, April 2, at Silver Lake Lanes, Scandinavia. It is sponsored by the Scandinavia Booster Club. Need an excuse to get a little fancy? Fully decorated ‘Old Hollywood’ Adult Prom 2022 is your answer. Come in your best dressed, a costume or in your daily attire! Free admission […]

5th Annual Iola Lions Ice Melt Contest

Think you know the date when the snow/ice pile will be totally melted? Enter the 5th Annual Iola Lions Ice Melt Contest by Monday, April 4, and you might be the winner! A picture of the snow pile will be posted weekly on the Iola Lionism Facebook page. The entry closest to the official snowmelt […]

Insight into challenges eateries are facing

By Sliced Pizza Co. We, like many other of our local business owners, have been hit with some hard reality. Here’s a little peek into the current restaurant industry: Our cheese prices are up 47 percent or out of stock. Some may have noticed a difference in the cheese this week. Our chicken prices are […]

RECON BOATS is the official boat of the PMTT

The Professional Musky Tournament Trail (PMTT) has come to an agreement with RECON BOATS as the Official Boat of the PMTT. “Everyone at the PMTT is extremely excited to be teamed up with RECON BOATS for our 24th season”, stated President and Tournament Director Tim Widlacki. “In talking with John Johnson, founder and owner of […]

T-Birds Boys Varsity wins D-4 Regional title

The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbird Boys Varsity Basketball Team earned the WIAA D-4 Regional Title with a win over Colby 69-50 on Saturday. At half, the T-Birds were up 25-19 and then scored 44 points in the second half. Iola-Scandinavia is the No. 1 seed with a 26-0 unblemished record. It will face Stratford (No. 2) on […]

LittleWolf Gallery offers new menu

A new menu has been announced at LittleWolf Gallery on Main Street, Iola. Coffees – Flat White (celebrate milk) – Americano (not your average everyday cafe cup) – Cappuccino (ahh, tradition) – Mocha (French Chocolate!) – Mocha Breve (extra strong) Sandwiches (3 ingredients, breakfast / Lunch) – Meat’n Cheese Choice of Hook’s Cheese Choice of […]

News tidbits from Iola-Scandinavia

CCW Class will start on March 12 at 9 a.m. in the Senior Room of the Iola Community Center. Cost $65 per person. Info 715-412-0975. Amanda Kyle-Quaschnick, a middle school and high school science teacher, will not be seeking a renewal of her contract for the 2022-23 year with the School District of Iola-Scandinavia. The […]