Town of Iola Board to meet May 24

The Town of Iola Board will meet on Monday, May 24, at 6 p.m., in the town hall. Agenda I. Plan Commission Meeting: Leslie & Rosemary Dobbe Conditional Use Permit II. Regular Monthly Meeting Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous […]

Back the Blue

By Cong. Mike Gallagher This week, Americans across the country came together to celebrate National Police Week. At a time when harmful anti-cop rhetoric is on the rise, these celebrations served as an important way to honor the brave men and women of law enforcement who put their lives on the line to protect our communities. Here […]

I-S T-Bird Spotlight: Casey Danielson

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Casey and husband Eric Danielson have two children: Emmett and Clara. They also have two cats, Nala and Hermione, and a hamster named Desy (Despereaux). Casey has two siblings. Casey graduated from Campbell County High School in Gillette, Wyoming. She has degrees in K-12 Vocal Music, K-12 Instrumental Music with an […]

Silver Lake Planning Project kickoff meeting May 22

The Scandinavia Silver Lake District has been awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for lake education and planning. There will be a kickoff meeting on Saturday, May 22, from 9-10 a.m. in the Memorial Park Trade Show Building in Scandinavia. A presentation will be made by Onterra Aquatic Ecologist Tim Hoyman. […]

Langdok book signing May 22

Local author Lana Langdok will have a book signing for “Me and Annie: Childhood Memories Growing Up in Iola, Wisconsin” at the Crystal Café on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Get a free apple turnover with a book purchase. How sweet!

OSL Youth brat fry May 22

Our Saviors Youth will have a brat fry on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at 395 Iola Street. Proceeds go towards sending youth to Bible Camp. Available will be brats, hot dogs, chips, desserts, and drinks.

Village of Scandinavia Board May 11 meeting agenda

The Village of Scandinavia Board will meet on Tuesday, May 11, at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of agenda Approval of April minutes Informal public comment time Mike Beacom – Grant possibilities Reopening of Municipal Center American Rescue Plan funds Municipal Center: Automatic door openers/closures Ordinance violations: Unlicensed/inoperable vehicles, Junk Sewer: […]

I-S School Board May 10 meeting agenda

The School District of Iola Scandinavia Board will meet on Monday, May 10, in the Elementary School Library following the Reorganizational Meeting at 7 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 emergency order of social distancing, this meeting will be conducted as a virtual Zoom meeting; not all board members may be physically present at this meeting. Board […]

Republican 8th District Caucus passes resolutions

By the Waupaca County Republican Party Republicans from across the 8th Congressional District met recently at Stubborn Brother’s in Shawano. Speakers included State Sen. Eric Wimberger, Representative Elijah Behnke, U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson. Other state representatives were also in attendance as well. Waupaca County had six members in attendance as […]