Iola-Scandinavia news items

Teacher of the Month for March in the Iola-Scandinavia School District is Tom Hutchison. Students of the Month for March were also named. Revyn Schrank is the Middle School Student of the Month. Dakota Stout is the High School Student oof the Month. Congratulations to all! Electronics recycling will take place on Friday, April 22, […]

Det. Sgt. Jon Loken retires from WCSD

After more than 19 years of law enforcement service, Detective Sgt. Jon Loken retired on April 7. Loken was born, raised and now resides in Iola. Loken started working with the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office in 2006 as a patrol deputy. Deputy Loken was a K9 handler for 11 years, partnered with three different dogs, […]

Village of Iola Board to meet April 11

The Village of Iola Board will meet on Monday, April 11, at 5 p.m. in the Iola Community Center’s Senior Room. Agenda Call to Order and Open Meeting Statement by President Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: March 14th, 2022, Board Meeting; March 16th, 2022, Finance Committee; March 24th, […]

Village of Iola Reorganizational Meeting April 11

The Village of Iola will hold its Reorganizational Meeting on Monday, April 11, at 4:45 p.m. in the Iola Community Center’s Senior Room. Agenda Call to Order and open Meeting Statement by President Oath of Office to Newly Elected Officers Committee Appointments Appointment by President of a Zoning Administrator Appointment by President of an Emergency […]

Town of Iola Board of Review April 26

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Iola, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, shall hold its first meeting on April 26, 2022, from 6– 8 p.m. at the Town Hall, 170 Depot Street in Iola, Wisconsin. Board of Review operate like a Court of Law. Their function in NOT one of […]

Evelyn Marie Iverson obituary

Evelyn Marie Iverson September 27, 1935 – April 1, 2022 Evelyn Marie Iverson, 86, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away at home on April 1, 2022, with her loving family at her side. Evelyn was born on Sept. 27, 1935, in Iola, Wisconsin, the daughter of Marie and Oscar Loberg. Evelyn is remembered by many for […]

Local job opportunities

The following businesses have job opportunities in the greater Iola-Scandinavia area. A Personal Touch Pet Salon, Scandinavia, is hiring a fulltime grooming assistant bather and retail for 30-50 hours per week. Starts at $10/hour plus tips. Info 715-467-0003 or apersonaltouchpetsalonllc@gmail.com.   Waupaca Foundry, Waupaca, is hiring full-time production team members to join its Waupaca team. […]

Old Car Show collector beer cans for 50th anniversary

The Iola Old Car Show is featuring eight collector beer cans for its 50th anniversary show this year in partnership with O’so Brewing Company and Wisconsin Distributors. Vehicles featured are: 1930 Cadillac V-16, 1957 Chevy Pickup, 1957 Chevy Two Door, 1965 Shelby Mustang Fastback, 1966 Volkswagon 23-Window Bus, 1967 Corvette, 1967 Pontiac GTO, and 1970 […]

Spring election results

Winners have emerged from the April 5 Spring election. What follows are the election contests with total votes for each respective race. Iola-Scandinavia School Board Village of Iola: Mike Harbridge 336, Rick Meyers 183 Towns of Harrison, Wyoming & Helvetia: Michael J. Grassl (write-in) 64, Scattered votes 15 Towns of Amherst & Scandinavia: Tony Neumann […]

Grassl a write-in for I-S School Board

Mike Grassl is a write-in candidate for the Iola-Scandinavia School Board in the April 5th election. The board position is for the Towns of Harrison, Wyoming, and Helvetia (North). He has been endorsed by the Waupaca County Republican Party. Grassl, a retired Marine who served 24-plus years, has been married for 20 years and has […]