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Locals will soon gather for fun, food, and fundraising at the second annual “A Day on the Lake Fundraiser”, hosted by the Silver Lake Management Committee. The event will occur on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jorgens Park Preserve, located on Highway 49 in Scandinavia, Wisconsin. Set against the picturesque […]
The Village of Iola Board will convene on Tuesday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Iola Village Hall to address a range of pressing issues, including the adoption of new resolutions, updates on legal proceedings, and the approval of zoning changes. Key actions include a decision on the use of […]
The School District of Iola-Scandinavia will convene a special reorganizational meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Room #6 (Hygge) of the Iola Elementary School, located at 450 Division St., Iola, WI. The agenda for the meeting includes the election of key officers, the assignment of committee chairs, and the appointment of […]
Around Town FRAN MOEN RETIRES: Harrison Township Clerk Fran Moen has retired from the position after 48 years of service. Thank you and best wishes in your retirement! POLICE AND FINANCE MEETING: The Village of Iola’s Police and Finance Committee will meet on Monday, May 12, at 1 p.m. in Iola Village Hall to consider […]
Iola-Scandinavia finishes fifth at Shamrock Heights The Amherst Falcons soared to victory at the Manawa Invitational on Wednesday, May 7, with a dominant team performance at Shamrock Heights Golf Course, posting a collective score of 346 to claim first place in a competitive eight-team field. Amherst senior Trent Simonis tied for second with a round […]
Lyle G. Mork April 4, 1939 – May 7, 2025 Lyle G. Mork’s courageous battle with cancer came to a close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. Born on April 4, 1939, outside of Iola, Wisconsin, Lyle was the ninth child of Oliver and Mabel Mork. He graduated […]
The Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity golf team faced a competitive field Monday, May 5, at the Stevens Point Country Club, finishing 8th out of 10 teams with a total score of 396. Although the Thunderbirds didn’t place among the top teams, senior Samuel Groeschl delivered a strong individual performance, finishing 12th overall to lead his […]
The Village of Iola’s Revitalization Committee will host its inaugural “Junk-in-the-Trunk” community market on Saturday, May 17, creating a new platform for bargain hunters and sellers alike to come together during the village’s annual rummage sale weekend. This unique event will unfold at the Iola Car Show grounds, located at 350 Chrome Place, adjacent to […]
Bart’s Pizza Pub, nestled just north of Iola, will come alive with the soulful twang of bluegrass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, as it hosts MusicFest 2, an afternoon-long celebration aimed at raising funds and awareness in the fight against the proposed Iola Sand Mine. From 1-6 p.m., music lovers and environmental advocates alike […]
