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State Sen. Cory Tomczyk and State Rep. Brent Jacobson hosted a listening session at the Iola Village Hall’s Community Room on Monday, April 28, attracting about 30 attendees. The legislators fielded numerous questions on topics ranging from the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget surplus to school funding and childcare issues. There was a good mix of Democrats […]
Around Town SHIVERS OPENING: Iola’s popular ice cream shop Shivers will open on Sunday, May 4, at 11 a.m. GELATO IS BACK: Iola Mills will open Friday, May, 2, from 4-8 p.m. TRAFFIC FATALITY: On Sunday, April 27, at 12:25 am the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a UTV crash on Mud […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Amherst, 7-4, in a Central Wisconsin Conference-East match-up on Saturday, April 26. The win improved the Thunderbirds’ conference record to 2-3 and 6-4 overall. The Falcons dropped to 1-4 in conference and 6-6 overall. With the score tied, 4-4 going into the bottom of the […]
As the newly elected representative for Wisconsin’s 8th District, U.S. Rep. Tony Wied has made defending Second Amendment rights a cornerstone of his agenda. Emphasizing his commitment to protecting constitutional freedoms, Wied has cosponsored several pieces of legislation aimed at safeguarding and expanding gun rights while opposing what he describes as overreach by the Biden […]
Around Town STARRY NIGHT: The Iola Village Library will present Bill Wendtlandt teaching about the night sky and everything in it on Tuesday, May 13, at 5 p.m. SUMMER SCHOOL: Looking for a way to keep your child engaged, learning, and having fun this summer? Summer School is the answer! It provides structure, enrichment, and […]
The Town of Iola’s government board will convene for its annual meeting on Monday, April 28 at 6 p.m. at the town hall, where officials will review the previous year’s finances, designate key positions such as the town bank and attorney, and vote on granting the Town Board borrowing authority. This pivotal gathering, which will […]
Around Town PARADISE TUNES ONLINE: Paradise Tunes Classic Rock Radio is back online due to some generous support, according to Dan Halverson of Iola. The web-based radio station is on 24/7. You can access it here. Around the County SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE: A rummage sale by the Rotary Cub of Waupaca will be held […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team lost to Shiocton, 2-1, in a CWC-East game at Iola on Tuesday, April 22. The Thunderbirds’ conference record dropped to 1-3, and their overall record dropped to 5-4. The T-Birds held a slim 1-0 lead through the fifth inning before Shiocton rallied for one run in […]
The Iola-Scandinavia High School golf team put up a solid performance at the Central Wisconsin Conference Mini-Meet on April 21, finishing fifth out of 10 schools at Glen Cairn Golf Course. The Thunderbirds posted a team score of 387, landing behind Amherst, which took top honors with a strong 344, and runner-up Weyauwega-Fremont at 367. […]
By State Rep. Brent Jacobson Whenever I speak with local business owners, the number one issue they tell me they are facing is finding employees. It is critical that we make sure everyone who is able to work has the skills and resources to find a fulfilling, family-supporting job. Unfortunately, not everyone in our state […]
