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Waupaca County one of the parties involved The Republican Party of Wisconsin has taken to steps to reign in outspoken and motivated mega MAGA Republicans in counties in the 8th Congressional District, including Waupaca County. On April 14, the RPW sent information from Brad Shimming, RPW Executive Committee chair, to party members about the passage […]
Around Town LISTENING SESSION: State Sen. Cory Tomczyk and State Rep. Brent Jacobson will hold a listening session on Monday, April 28, from 1-2 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall I the Iola Community Room. These sessions are intended for discussion of the 2025-27 Biennial Budget and other issues important to constituents. CHILDREN’S GARDEN: Anyone […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team lost to Wittenberg-Birnamwood, 10-5, in a CWC-East game at Iola on Thursday, April 17. The Thunderbirds dropped their conference record to 1-2 and their overall record to 5-3. The Chargers led 4-3 after five innings but scored five runs in the sixth inning and added one […]
Mary Jane Duberstein February 24, 1961 – April 15, 2025 Mary Jane Duberstein, 64, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on April 15, 2025. She was born on Feb. 24, 1961, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Frank and Helen (Schulist) Rozumalski. Mary Jane married Joe Duberstein on Oct. 2, 1993, in Plover, Wisconsin. […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Weyauwega-Fremont, 18-1, in a conference game at Weyauwega on Monday, April 14. The game was stopped after four innings due to the 15-run rule after three innings. The Thunderbirds improved their conference record to 1-1 and overall record to 4-2. Rayanne Clendenning pitched all four […]
Robert John Olson May 2, 1939 – April 14, 2025 Robert John Olson passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living in Clintonville, Wisconsin. Bob was born in Juneau, Wisconsin, on May 2, 1939, and adopted as an infant by Alfred and Lorraine Olson of Iola, Wisconsin. Bob graduated from Iola […]
The Iola-Scandinavia High School Auditorium Improvement Project reaches a significant milestone this week as school officials announce funding approval for the lighting portion of the renovation, thanks to a groundswell of community support and donations totaling $277,700 so far. The project, which kicked off with an ambitious fundraising goal of $450,000 to $500,000, is now […]
Around Town VOTE FOR ATHLETE OF WEEK: It’s time to vote for the standout high school performer of the week for the Central Wisconsin area. The Menke GMC Athlete of the week poll for April 6-13 is now open until noon Thursday. Local athletes in the running include: Rayanne Clendenning, who pitched the distance to earn […]
The Iola Winter Sports Club (IWSC) will host its much-anticipated Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 4, from 2-5 p.m. at the club’s scenic chalet on Norseman Hill (E398 County Road MM, Iola, WI). This gathering will bring together current IWSC members for a day of connection, celebration, and planning as the club reflects on a […]
