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Carsen Ann Elwing obituary November 25, 1944 – September 6, 2026 Carsen Ann Elwing (Schuelke), also known as Carrie, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1944, in Manawa, Wisconsin, to the late Frederick and Lucille (Knaup) Schuelke. Carsen married the […]
Around Town PARENTS AT LUNCH: The Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School hopes to schedule lunches so parents can join their children. Go here for the survey. MYSTERY TO BE SOLVED? Mr. Komp’s 6th grade Science classes used measuring skills and the scientific method to explore life’s great mystery: whether a Double Stuf Oreo is really double-stuffed. Hope […]
Wisconsin voters will decide three proposed changes to the state constitution on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The questions deal with the governor’s partial veto power over taxes and fees, government authority to close places of worship during emergencies, and bans on discrimination or preferential treatment by public entities. Each measure requires a simple […]
Around Town FOREIGN STUDENTS: Four foreign exchange students are attending Iola-Scandinavia High School this year. Sixtine is from France, Sara from Hungary, Sophia from Germany, and Songul is also from Germany. Welcome! T-BIRDS WIN: Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity football notched a win over North Crawford on Friday, Sept. 4, by a score of 14-6. This […]
Foerster – Vaadeland Engagement Trey and Mary Foerster of Iola-Scandinavia, Wisconsin, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cailin, to Kevin Vaadeland, son of John and Dawn Vaadeland of Park Rapids, Minnesota. The wedding ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 24, 2027. The bride-to-be graduated from North Dakota State University and is […]
The Scandinavia Town Board will meet Wednesday, Sept. 9, to discuss a looming school referendum and updates on local junk yards. The monthly board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, where local officials will tackle a crowded agenda ranging from local property compliance to upcoming regional meetings. The evening’s top […]
The Scandinavia Town Board approved a conditional use permit for a new cell tower and voted to grant a $5 hourly wage increase for emergency medical services staff at its Aug. 12 meeting. The meeting, chaired by Bryan Fuhs, took place at 5:38 p.m. at the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Board members Brenda Mazemke, Bryan Fuhs, […]
The Iola Village Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8, to establish local holiday hours, review park donations, and consider designating a special celebratory day. The public meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Community Room at Iola Village Hall. Trustees will vote on Resolution 2026-7 to declare Sept. 20 as Charles Fritz […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in Room 6 of the Elementary School at 450 Division St. in Iola to address budget resolutions that could allow the district to exceed its revenue limit and put the question to voters. Board members will consider a resolution authorizing the school district […]
