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The Village of Iola Park Committee will convene its next meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. The gathering brings together committee members and interested residents to discuss ongoing park enhancements, upcoming projects for 2026, and strategies for securing funding. The meeting aims to review progress, set […]
The Village of Iola Revitalization Committee will convene for its next meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall. Committee members will address grant updates, community projects, and plans for future revitalization efforts as part of the ongoing mission to enhance Iola’s downtown and public spaces. The committee will first […]
The Scandinavia Village Board gathered on Oct. 14th, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, to address community concerns and manage ongoing projects. Board members and local officials met to review grant applications, discuss zoning and sewer updates, consider public permits, and oversee village finances. The meeting aimed to ensure effective governance and address pressing issues […]
Around Town CONTRACT EXTENSION: Iola native Tim Polasek received a multi-year contract extension as head football coach at North Dakota State. This move comes after a weekend in which Polasek was considered a front-runner for multiple FBS jobs, including Oregon State. The new contract runs for seven years and includes more money to go towards […]
Capturing the Soul of Small-Town Wisconsin By Trey Foerster There’s a certain magic to small-town Wisconsin. It’s in the way the morning light hits the old brick storefronts, the way neighbors stop to chat on the sidewalk, the way the past lingers in the creak of a wooden screen door. These places aren’t just coordinates […]
“To date, including the $71,000 from the sponsorship program and donations, we have collected $337,190.22 …”
Around Town ANTLER DONATIONS WELCOMED: Deer hunters who don’t want to retain antlers on deer they have harvested can donate them to the Iola Lions for use in training dogs or Leader Dogs for the Blind. You can drop off the antlers at JR’s Sport Shop in Iola. Around the County HUNTERS BE VIGILANT: Waupaca […]
Around Town SNOW FALL: Four miles north of Iola received 5 inches of snowfall, according to WSAW. Marshfield and Park Ridge placed second with 4. THANKSGIVING: Schmidt’s Corners is taking reserved take-out orders for their Thanksgiving dinner. Serving is from noon to 5 p.m. Around the County Around the State 400-YEAR TAX: The Wisconsin State […]
Around Town POOL CLOSURE: The leisure pool with fountain and slide at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center is closed for a few days as an unexpected repair has to be made. FOOD PANTRY: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church operates the community food pantry. Food items that are canned and boxed products that have a long […]
