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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 […]
Around Town ORDINATION: Please plan to attend Pastor Gail’s installation and Ordination at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 3, at 11 a.m. A meal will be shared following the service and RSVPs are due by April 20 if you will be there. TRACTOR CLUB MEETING: The Central Wisconsin Tractor Club meeting will be […]
Iola-Scandinavia High School Softball Fundraiser By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia girls’ high school softball team will again be doing their “Egg My House” Easter Egg Hunt fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, the evening before Easter Sunday. We will be taking orders through Friday, April 11. Most of our deliveries are in the Iola […]
Statewide tornado drill scheduled for April 10 By Scandinavia Volunteer Fire Department The week of April 7–11 is Severe Weather Awareness Week. During this week, we ask all employees to take time to review their Emergency Action Plans at work and home. In conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week, Scandinavia Fire will be participating in […]
