Why grocery prices are climbing higher

Much of the surge is related to rising labor costs amid a worker shortage crisis, which is putting more pressure on bottlenecked supply chains, which in turn is driving up consumer prices. “One of my grocers said that forever they’ve had the highest confidence in the supply chain. It was efficient, they tweaked it all […]

Silver Lake Management Committee to meet Sept. 21

The Silver Lake Management Committee of the Village of Scandinavia will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Introductions as needed Approve Agenda Approve July 20, 2021, Meeting Minutes Public Participation Scandinavia Silver Lake Rehabilitation District Annual Meeting (August 10, 2021) Review: Request for funds WI-DNR Surface Water […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Todd Snyder

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Today the T-Bird Spotlight is on Todd Snyder. Todd Snyder is married to Carrie. They have three children Brady (23), Carter (20), and Cierra (18). They have a dog named Gretzky and a cat named Teddy. Todd has one sister, Bonnie. Todd graduated from Barron High School. He has a Bachelors […]

Kathy Ann Soik obituary

Kathy Ann Soik September 21, 1967 – September 13, 2021 Kathy Ann Soik, 53, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. She was born on Sept. 21, 1967, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to the late Ronald and Nondas (Anderson) Soik. She loved spending time in her beautiful flower gardens, being with her […]

Town of Scandinavia Board Aug. 11 minutes

The Scandinavia Town Board met on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and via web conference. Trey Foerster attended the meeting in person. Chairman Gary Marx called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Frank Bauer made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Bryan Fuhs. Motion carried. Frank […]

Town of Scandinavia Board to meet Sept. 20

The Town of Scandinavia Board will meet on Monday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center following the joint meeting of the town and the Village of Scandinavia. Agenda Approval of the Agenda Clerk’s Minutes Treasurer’s Report Planning Commission Report Road Issues Old Business: Vandyke Junk/Salvage Yard, Ron Gavin Junk/Salvage Yard, Wisconsin […]

Joint meeting for Scandinavia village and town Sept. 20

A joint meeting of the boards of the Village of Scandinavia and the Town of Scandinavia will be held on Monday, Sept. 20, at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Appointment of Meeting Chairperson Approval of the Agenda Municipal Center: Sidewalk in front of the Municipal Center, Backup generator-emergency response plan/emergency shelter, Fire […]

Iola Village Library raffle fundraiser

A cash raffle fundraiser to benefit expansion is being held by the Iola Village Library. Tickets are $20 each and the drawing will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. You need not be present to win. First prize is $2000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500, and 4th $250. Tickets are available at the […]

Cynthia “Cindy” L. Wasrud obituary

Cynthia “Cindy” L. Wasrud July 5, 1973 – September 14, 2021 Cynthia “Cindy” L. Wasrud, age 48 of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. She was born in Waupaca on July 5, 1973, to the late Arden and Mona (Raether) Niemuth. Cindy graduated from Weyauwega-Fremont High School in […]

Gale A. “Cowboy” Peterson obituary

Gale A. (Cowboy) Peterson August 28, 1929 – September 11, 2021 Gale A. (Cowboy) Peterson, age 82 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. He was born on Aug. 28,1939, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, to the late Edwin and Irene (Duten) Peterson. In his younger years he was with the National Guard as […]