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The annual meeting of the Lake Iola Lake District will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, in the lower shelter at Ingval Olson Park. The lake district’s Facebook page indicated the following: “One matter that has come up since the agenda was set is a potential fee increase by the Wisconsin DNR for […]
Crafting Bee is back at the Scandinavia Public Library! Bring your project to work on at the library in an atmosphere of creativity and mutual support. Assistance is available for a wide variety of crafts as well. So whether you knit, crochet, cross stitch, quilt, bead, draw, or scrap, and whether you are a novice […]
According to a report from WBAT-TV, A man charged in connection with arson and mutilating a corpse allegedly attempted to hire prison mates to kill witnesses. According to a criminal complaint, many inmates at the Waupaca County Jail said Steven D. Eggert attempted to conduct a murder-for-hire scheme. Eggert is charged with 1st Degree Intentional […]
Kristofor C. Krueger October 31, 1974 – May 25, 2022 Kristofor C. Krueger of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on May 25th, 2022, at the age of 47. He was born on Oct. 31, 1974. Family always came first to Kris. He married Tonya Summers on Nov. 11, 2013, and they became everything to each other. […]
Book of the Month for June at the Scandinavia Public Library is Peter Geye’s “Wintering”. It’s a book about family secrets and a winter survival tale set in the Minnesota Boundary Waters. Copies are available at the library—read it, and then join in to discuss it on Tuesday, June 28!
The following businesses have job opportunities in the greater Iola-Scandinavia area. Sliced Pizza Co., Scandinavia, pizza chefs and delivery drivers, part- and fulltime. Send resume to Slicedpc@gmail.com or message them on Facebook. Education Coordinator, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Iola, start by Aug. 1, pays $15 per hour. Send resume to OSLC, 395 East Iola Street, […]
Last weekend at State middle school track last Saturday was a big day. Jensen Rice set new Wisconsin middle school state record in the 200-meter, came in second in the 100-meter hurdles and 6th in the triple jump. Congratulations! Iola Lions will host an American a Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, June 8, at […]
The Iola Historical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 31, in the Machine Shed on the society’s campus on Depot Street. The board will meet at 5:50 p.m. followed by a membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., Dr. James Maus will share his fondest recollections and memories of a […]
Memorial Day Services for Iola will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, downtown Iola, with the parade starting at 11 a.m. and service to follow. Featured speaker is Waupaca County Veterans Service Officer Jesse Cuff. New names added to the Memoriam Monument count 27, and five Gold Star names will be added to the Gold […]
Steven D. Eggerts has had 16 counts filed against him including arson and mutilating a corpse in connection with an April 27 house fire on County Road P in the Town of Harrison. Other charges include straw purchasing of firearm, two counts of burglary–arm self with dangerous weapon, 10 counts of possession of a firearm […]
