Village of Scandinavia Board meets June 8

The Village of Scandinavia Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 8, at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of agenda Approval of May minutes Informal public comment time Sewer relocation: Trace Hubbard/Craig Schuh American Rescue Plan funds Community Development Investment Grant 310 N Main Street: zoning and use […]

Augusta “Betty” Brown obituary

Augusta “Betty” E. Brown March 3, 1931 – June 4, 2021 Augusta “Betty” E. Brown, age 90, of Manawa, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born on March 3, 1931, in Iola, Wisconsin, to the late Gustav and Myrtle (Peterson) Gilbertson. Augusta married Theodore R. Brown. He preceded her in death in […]

Town of Scandinavia Board to meet June 9

The Town of Scandinavia Board will meet on Wednesday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. 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 DOT Proposed Highway 49 project has been scheduled for 2022, Municipal Center/Community […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Julie Maus

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Julie is married to her husband, David. They have three children: Libby, Maggie, and Ruby. They have a cat named Minnie and a dog named Cooper. Julie has two siblings. Julie graduated from Stevens Point Area High School. She chose to work in a school because “I’ve always enjoyed working with […]

Memorial Day

Memorial Day Observance 11:00 a.m. at Veterans Park on Main Street (No parade) Pork sandwich luncheon at Iola Historical Society, cost $5, under 12 $3, noon to 2 p.m. Veterans free.

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Erin Bonikowske

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Erin Bonikowske is married to her husband, Nathan. They have two children, McKenzie and Abi. Erin has a brother and a sister that she calls her best friends. Erin graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School. She attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire with a degree in Elementary Education. She […]

Beacom named to spring and at-large Badger Academic All-Big Ten Team

MADISON, Wis. — A bright highlight at the end of challenging school year, an impressive 183 student-athletes from the University of Wisconsin spring and at-large sports teams were named to the 2020-21 Academic All-Big Ten team. For Women’s Track & Field, Iola’s Jada Beacom, a Health Promotion & Healthy Equity and Communications Arts major, was among […]

Variance sought for Sunset Drive property

The Village of Iola Variance Commission will meet at 5:45 p.m. on Monday, June 14, to hear a request for a variance in the Senior Room at the Iola Community Center. Agenda Roll Call Reconvene variance to Sunset Drive. Surveyor recommends: A 4-foot setback from the south property line and a 35-foot setback from the […]

Lake Iola electrofishing results

By Lake Iola Lake District I got a report from Jason Breeggemann today on the electrofishing results from yesterday. This is what he wrote: “We were able to complete our electrofishing survey last night. Results of the survey last night showed Iola Lake has healthy bluegill and bass populations. We caught good numbers of 6-8 […]

Mary Lou Moriarity obituary

Mary Lou Moriarity July 23, 1948 – May 19, 2021 Mary Lou Moriarity age 72, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.  She was born on July 23, 1948, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin to Carl and Lucille Woodrich. Mary Lou is survived by her husband Tom Moriarity of Iola along with other relatives […]