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The Scandinavia Village Board will convene its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, followed immediately by its annual reorganizational meeting at 5:45 p.m., both in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 349 North Main Street. Officials will address routine village operations, including unfinished business on zoning and sewer matters, as […]
Around Town ARTEMIS II MISSION CONNECTION: The Crystal Café posted that their youngest daughter, Olivia, had the amazing honor of serving aboard the USS John P. Murtha while on a temporary duty assignment for this special Artemis II mission. “We are so proud of Olivia and of all the brave men and women serving in […]
Chase Timdal delivered a clutch single in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds to a 3-2 walk-off victory over the Shiocton Chiefs on Thursday, April 9, at Taylor Field & Park. The game remained tied at 2 entering the final frame. Timdal’s hit plated the winning run, capping a tight […]
The Helvetia Town Board convened its regular meeting on March 3 at the Town Hall, where it approved the previous minutes and town bills and received updates on roads, upcoming events, and town hall maintenance. Chairman Jeff Oppor called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. All board members were present, along with two town […]
The Village of Iola Board will meet Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main St., to discuss road maintenance contracts, public works staffing, and other village operations. Board members will review multiple bids for 2026 road work, including asphalt replacement, chip sealing, and street […]
The Village of Iola Board will hold its annual re-organizational meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at 5:15 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 South Main Street. President Schustek will administer the Oath of Office to the three reelected trustees: David Harper, Pamela Parks, and Mike Richberg. Following the swearing-in, the board […]
The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education will convene its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening to review staffing updates, facility leases, a potential referendum, and other district operations. The board will meet at 6 p.m. on April 13 at Iola Elementary School, 450 Division Street, in Room 6. Members will hear public comments, […]
By Mike Harbridge, I-S School Board President I want to thank everyone who voted in this past election. While I wish the outcome were in favor of the referendum, I understand times are tough, costs are increasing for everyone, and many in the community had a hard time supporting this. At our board meeting next week, we […]
There have been many Facebook posts on April 8 regarding the results of the April 7 Spring Election and the failure of the Iola-Scandinavia School District referendum. Here is a gathering of those remarks. In the aftermath of the Iola-Scandinavia School District referendum failing, District Administrator Chris Nelson indicated, “While I am disappointed, I respect […]
Allegra Ann Gullixon July 4, 1941 – April 9, 2026 Heaven welcomed a new angel on April 9, 2026. Allegra Ann Gullixon, “Leggie”, was welcomed into the kingdom by a grand assortment of friends and relatives that includes: Her sister, Connie (Larry) Jensen; her parents, Al and Jeane Beyersdorf; a baby sister, Sherry; aunts, uncles, and friends. Leggie has been assigned […]
