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In a bipartisan effort to honor Vietnam War veterans, Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) have introduced a resolution designating the last Saturday of March as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” The resolution, announced yesterday, aims to provide long-overdue recognition to those who served in the war, acknowledging the hardships they […]
The Town of Harrison Board gathered for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 10, at Northland Church. Chairman Dean Lashua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., with board members Brandon Schuester, Arnie Kaminski, Rose Troast, Mike Schultz, John Phillips, and Fran Moen in attendance. Key items on the agenda included the approval […]
The Town of Helvetia’s Board will convene for its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on April 1, at the town hall on E2544 County Road GG in Iola. The meeting will cover a range of issues, including approvals of prior meeting minutes and bills, comprehensive planning proposals, road projects, township-wide garbage collection, and preparations […]
Around Town BOYS ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS: First-Team – Alex Robbins was named a unanimous First-Team All-Central Wisconsin-East selection as a sophomore averaging 19 points and 8.1 rebounds for the Thunderbirds, who finished second in the conference. Second-Team – Sophomore Korz Loken led the Thunderbirds in rebounds with 9.3 to go with his 11.9 points per game […]
BY TOM ANDERSON, Head Coach With the snow still on the Thunderbird softball field, Iola-Scandinavia had to travel south to Westfield to open their 2025 softball season. The T-Birds beat Westfield 14-4 in a non-conference opener for both teams. Starting junior pitcher Rayanne Clendenning went the distance to earn the win. Clendenning allowed six hits and three […]
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Iola, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, shall hold its first meeting on April 29, 2025, from 6– 8 p.m. at the Town Hall, 170 Depot Street in Iola, Wisconsin. Board of Review operates like a Court of Law. Their function in NOT […]
The Town of Iola Board will convene for its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on March 31, at the town hall. Board members, including Chairman Mark Sprangers, Supervisors Bruce Faldet and Josh Franchuk, Clerk Steve Madson, and Treasurer Denis Walter, will discuss key agenda items such as ongoing road maintenance and snow plowing, upcoming tax […]
Faulks Bros. allowed to intervene in appeal By Greg Ambrosius On Monday, March 24, Kewaunee County Judge Jeffrey R. Wisnicky ruled in favor of Faulks Bros. and allowed them to intervene in our appeal against the Iola Car Show sand mine permit. The ruling allows Faulks Bros. to intervene with the Waupaca County Board of […]
In a significant boost to the local arts, Premier Community Bank has joined the prestigious Directors Club by donating $25,000 to the Iola-Scandinavia School Musical Theatre Department’s Auditorium Improvement Project. This generous contribution underscores the bank’s commitment to fostering creativity, education, and community engagement. A Commitment to Community Growth Premier Community Bank President Tom Pamperin […]
Around Town BILL LUND NEEDS YOUR HELP: Name and contact info on Iola-Scandinavia High School alums has gone missing. Mr. Lund’s alumni list is lost! Help recreate it by filling out the survey below, sharing it with I-S grads, and detailing your post-graduation life — no achievement is too small! Please complete the survey and […]
