New bike route coming to Waupaca County

After a winter of planning on Zoom, the Greater Waupaca Area Parks & Trails (GWAPT) is ready to roll out a new bicycle route! The current project is a family-friendly bicycle route through the Towns of Farmington, St. Lawrence, Scandinavia, Waupaca, and the Village of Ogdensburg. The trail will start and end in the City of Waupaca’s […]

Town of Iola Board March 29 agenda

The Town of Iola Board will meet on Monday, Match 29, at 6 p.m. at the town hall. Agenda Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting Public Comments Old Business New Business: Snowplowing; Board of Review, Open Book April 19 […]

Village of Scandinavia April 6 election notice

At the election to be held on April 6, 2021, in the Village of Scandinavia, Wisconsin the polling place location will be in the Municipal Center, 349 N Main Street. The polls will open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the village […]

Gravel and sand pit use approved by Village of Scandinavia

On March 9, the operation of gravel or sands pits was approved by the Village of Scandinavia Plan Commission on plans submitted by Stacy Jo Salan for Murphy Concrete & Construction. The Conditonal Use Permits allows operation of the quarries off Shady Drive. Scandanavia Pit is an open pit sand and gravel pit that has […]

Village of Iola schedules special meeting March 23

The Village of Iola Board of Trustees will have a special meeting on Tuesday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the Iola Community Center. Agenda Call to Order and open meeting statement Roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance Adjourn to executive session. The following motion would be in order (roll call vote): Motion to […]

Hunter Education Class enrollment April 1

The Iola Conservation club invites everyone interested in hunting and recreational shooting, archery, and firearms safety, to enroll in a Wisconsin Hunter education course. Classes will cover responsibilities of hunters, firearms safety in the home and afield, knowledge of firearms and hunting equipment, tree stand safety, wildlife identification and management, marksmanship and outdoor skills. The […]

Make your voice heard in state budget process

By State Sen. Joan Ballweg One of the most important responsibilities of the state legislature is to approve the biennial budget. The budget provides funding and support for critical infrastructure and programs in the state that range from meat processing grants to childcare supports. This session, I have the honor of being a member of […]

25th Annual Iola Citywide Rummage Sale May 21-22

Start planning now for the 25th Annual Iola Citywide Rummage Sale, May 21-22. You can signup and pay online at www.iolarummagesale.com. You can signup online and mail a check to: JP Media LLC, P.O. Box 5000, Iola, WI 54945. You may also signup online and pay in person at: The Iola Village Library, 180 North […]

Village of Iola Feb. 8 minutes

The Village of Iola Board of Trustees met on Monday, Feb. 8, at the Iola Community Center. The meeting was called to order by President Joel Edler at 6 p.m. Edler led the Pledge of Allegiance and was followed by a moment of silence. Roll call was taken by Clerk Betty Aanstad. Board members present: […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Spotlight: Amanda Kyle-Quashnick

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Amanda Kyle-Quashnick is married to her husband, Andrew. She is the youngest of 3 children. Amanda graduated from Whitewater High School. She attended UW- Stevens Point 2016 and earned a Bachelors’ degree in Biology and Environmental Education and Interpretation. She also earned a Bachelors’ degree in Natural Science Teaching from UW-Stevens […]