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Around Town VARSITY FOOTBALL: Local sports reports confirm Iola-Scandinavia defeated South Beloit 18-15 in a close, non-conference 8-man football matchup on Friday, Oct. 9. Meanwhile, the big victory brings the Thunderbirds to a 2-3 overall record this current season. BRYCE HUETTNER: Formerly of Iola-Scandinavia, Bryce is the football coach at Hortonville High School. He is […]
A heated social media debate among Iola-Scandinavia School District residents has highlighted deep divisions over local school spending, asset management, and an upcoming operational referendum. What began as a discussion about where the district stores its school buses has accelerated into a community-wide conversation about fiscal responsibility, the true cost of rural logistics, and the […]
The Scandinavia Town Board disapproved proposed county zoning amendments and reviewed an upcoming school district referendum during its monthly meeting Sept. 9 at the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Board members voted to sign a resolution disapproving the 2026 amendments to Chapter 34 of the Waupaca County Zoning Ordinance. Chair Bryan Fuhs led the five-member board through […]
The Scandinavia Town Board will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss salvage yard violations, a new ambulance agreement, and initial planning for the 2027 municipal budget. The monthly meeting will take place at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, where local officials will address ongoing code enforcement issues and upcoming fiscal responsibilities. Under […]
Marie Karen Skowen June 14, 1951 – October 11, 2026 Marie Karen Skowen (Olson), age 75, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, surrounded by the people she loved most. Marie leaves behind an army of family – some connected by blood and some simply connected by love. […]
The Iola Village Board will meet Tuesday, Oct. 13, to consider major new business, including replacing a police officer, implementing $500 business grants, and adopting a comprehensive outdoor recreation plan. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, located at 180 S. Main St. The board will vote […]
I am deeply disappointed to report that sometime between 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, and 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, someone stole the American flag flying on the flagpole along State Highway 49 outside the Pine Crest Office Building in the Village of Iola. The individual or individuals responsible cut the lines securing […]
Around Town VARSITY FOOTBALL: The Homecoming football game will be against South Beloit at 7 p.m. STRATEGIC PLAN UNDERWAY: The Iola-Scandinavia School District Strategic Task Force held its second planning session to establish community investment priorities. District Administrator Chris Nelson detailed state funding hurdles and an upcoming four-year non-recurring operational referendum. A draft plan will […]
By Sandi Moore, Iola Lions Club Pie? Did someone say pie? YES! Come and donate blood at the Wednesday, Oct. 21, Iola Lions/American Red Cross Blood Drive and enjoy a slice of pie. So far, we know there will be pumpkin and apple, but we expect other flavors, too. That’s not all – besides knowing […]
Northland Lutheran Church will host its 108th Annual Lutefisk Supper and Norwegian Bake & Craft Sale on Saturday, October 17, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. The church is located at N9880 State Highway 49, Iola. The congregation will serve an all-you-can-eat, family-style meal featuring traditional Norwegian dishes, including lutefisk and torsk (boiled cod), hand-rolled meatballs, […]
