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The Village of Iola Board of Trustees convened Tuesday evening, March 11, at Village Hall, where major actions included approving a sewer rate increase, adopting a controversial vacant building ordinance, and fielding robust public support for the local police department. The meeting, called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Village President Jennifer Schustek, drew a […]
The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education will convene on Monday, April 14, at 6 p.m. in Room #6 of the Iola Elementary School, where members are expected to take significant actions on staff contracts, approve a new daycare lease, and review funding for auditorium improvements. Public input will be allowed with prior registration, […]
Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly announced that Wisconsin school districts will not adhere to the April 3 order from the Department of Education (DOE) without further clarification. The deadline has been extended to April 24 for compliance. Chris Nelson, district administrator for Iola-Scandinavia School District, states that while he believes the district complies with the […]
By Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner Republicans in the state Legislature are taking another run at changes to unemployment insurance and workforce programs in Wisconsin that Gov. Tony Evers vetoed in August 2023. While sponsors of the bills cited a couple of modifications in some measures, they are for the most part unchanged, they said during public hearings […]
At the regular monthly meeting of the Village of Scandinavia Board held on March 11 in the Community Room of the Municipal Center, several significant actions were taken by local officials, most notably the unanimous approval of a Surface Water Grant Agreement, authorization for a memorial bench donation, and zoning project updates across the village. […]
By Tom Andserson, Head Coach Manawa beat Iola-Scandinavia, 7-3, in the conference opener for both teams on Tuesday, April 8, in Iola. The loss gives the Thunderbirds at 0-1 conference record and a 1-2 overall record. Manawa took a 4-0 lead after three innings, but the Thunderbirds battled back with three runs to make the […]
Ronald Norman Heschke July 1, 1940 – April 7, 2025 Ronald Norman Heschke, 84, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1940, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Eldor and Lydia (Legro) Heschke. Ronald married Margaret (King) Heschke on July 2, 1966, at St. Joseph’s […]
Around Town GLACIER WOOD OPENING: The putting greens, driving range and all 18 holes will be opening for the 2025 season on Friday, April 11th at 10 a.m. Carts will be allowed with a few restrictions. Please call for tee times. WHITE HOUSE VISIT: President Trump invited the Championship North Dakota State University Bison football […]
The Town of Iola Board of Review will convene on Tuesday, April 29, at 6 p.m. at the town hall, where members will undertake a full agenda of statutory duties, including the certification of the 2025 assessment roll, review of taxpayer objections, and possible scheduling of additional hearing dates. Board members will also confirm mandatory […]
