Petersen co-sponsors pro-Law Enforcement bill series

State Rep. Kevin Petersen (R-Waupaca) is co-sponsoring eight bills aimed at recruitment, training, retaining, and support of law enforcement officers and those who may wish to enter the law enforcement profession. The bills include: LRB 5525: Provides current officers with at least 1 year on the job a maximum $2,000 retention bonus.  Additionally, it provides […]

COVID-19 vaccine booster doses in Waupaca County

Starting Wednesday, Jan. 12, Waupaca County Public Health will be offering COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for everyone ages 12 and older, Pfizer and Moderna booster doses at five months, and an additional primary dose for certain immunocompromised children aged 5-11. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s […]

Alta B. Sannes obituary

Alta B. Sannes December 30, 1924 – January 8, 2022 Alta B. Sannes, age 97, of Iola, formerly of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. She was born on Dec. 30, 1924, in the Town of Buena Vista, Portage County, Wisconsin, to the late Benjamin and Selma (Schmidt) Boelter. On May 6, […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board Jan. 10 agenda

The School District of Iola Scandinavia Board will meet on Monday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of the official notice.  Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of agenda                                                                                                           Public input/comments – Members of the public must register […]

Seven Finish in top 3 for DECA

By Iola-Scandinavia DECA On Friday, Jan. 7, Iola-Scandinavia DECA members competed in the District 2 competition at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids. Students were tested on their business and marketing knowledge, then participated in business scenario role plays on topics ranging from accounting to hotel and lodging management to sports and entertainment marketing. Seven […]

Silver Lake District meeting Jan. 11

The Scandinavia Silver Lake Rehabilitation District will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 11, in the Scandinavia Municipal center’s Community Room. Agenda Approval of agenda Informal Public comment time Lake Management Plan update – Lake District survey Sink aeration lines Review 2021 financial statement Announcements/discussion items Adjournment

Village of Scandinavia Board Jan. 11 agenda

The Village of Scandinavia Board will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of agenda Approval of December minutes Informal public comment time Fire Dept payroll, budget and 2021 calls made Levi Kubisiak – Barking dog complaint Downtown parking Snowplowing Village lot #28 15 41 8 – […]

Village of Iola Board Jan. 10 agenda

The Village of Iola Board will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10, 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, General Board Business Ehler’s Financial Presentation to the Village of Iola for […]

Village of Iola Public Caucus Jan. 10

Murphy, Harper, Fenn up for reelection The Village of Iola will hold its Public Caucus on Jan. 10 at 4:45 p.m. in the Iola Community Center’s Senior Room. Agenda Call to order by President Jennifer Schustek Appointment of caucus chair. Open floor to nominations for the office of Village Trustee to succeed Terry Murphy, David […]

Crystal Cafe to celebrate Pie Day

Crystal Café will celebrate Pie Day with specially priced pie slices at $2.50 each. Pie Day is Sunday, Jan. 23. The café is known for its award-winning made-from-scratch pies and promote promotes its pies as “Pe 2 Die 4”. Crystal Café is located at 126 North Main Street in Iola.