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Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA MEETING: The Village of Iola Community Development Authority will also meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Clerk’s office. It will go into closed session to consider financial, medical, social, or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems, or the […]
Around Town CHAMBER OFFICERS: Greg Loescher was nominated and elected president of the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce and Carol Busse as secretary. Both incumbents will serve an additional two-year term. Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as substitute teachers! Flexible hours! Competitive daily rates! Apply here. Around […]
By Trey Foerster, Publisher The Department of Homeland Security on Monday, Dec. 8, launched a new publicly searchable “Worst of the Worst” webpage identifying 10,000 noncitizens with serious criminal convictions, including 80 individuals located in Wisconsin, in what DHS says is an effort to increase transparency around immigration enforcement. The database — covering all 50 […]
The Scandinavia Village Board will convene its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center to address key community issues, including zoning matters, sewer system updates, parking lot plans, curb cutting requests, new business items such as operator licenses, signage, and the library’s credit card, as well as routine financial reviews […]
Yvonne Marie (Jacobson) Gurholt February 17, 1929 – December 4, 2025 Yvonne Gurholt finished her final earthly story on Dec. 4, 2025, before she joined the celestial choirs of heaven, the warm embrace of her husband John, and a multitude of loved ones. She left this world as she entered it, with unmatched love and […]
Around Town MAKE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE: Want to make a gingerbread house? You can on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Iola Village Library. Drop in during library hours. Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as substitute teachers! Flexible hours! Competitive daily rates! Apply here. Around the […]
The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will convene for its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. in Room 6 of the Elementary School. Board members will address district operations, review committee reports, and consider new business to support continuous improvement and planning for future initiatives. Community members wishing to speak during […]
The Scandinavia Town Board will convene for its regular meeting at the Scandinavia Municipal Center on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. Town officials are set to review ongoing property concerns, consider new business items, and provide updates on community services. The meeting is open to the public, offering residents a chance to stay informed […]
The Scandinavia Town Board convened its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 12 at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, where board members, town officials, and residents gathered to address a range of municipal concerns. During the session, the board approved a series of road maintenance and safety measures, reviewed emergency services provisions, and discussed ongoing and new […]
Around Town CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG: The annual Christmas Sing-Along at the Crystal Café will be held on Friday, Dec. 19, starting at 9 a.m. The Christmas story will be read, and patrons can enjoy music from the Amherst Choir and the Iola Choir. Singing is encouraged. Free coffee and cookies will be served. Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA […]
