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A major development will soon enhance Chet Krause Legacy Park, as committee leaders prepare to unveil new unisex restroom facilities by June 2025. The upgrade, made possible by a $50,000 Vibrant Spaces grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), will serve as a pivotal addition to the park. The funding will specifically go toward […]
Jillane Diane Fincher July 9, 1949 – May 11, 2025 Jillane Diane Fincher, age 75, Peru, Town of New Hope, Portage County, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1949, in Webster, New York, to the late Lewis “Lew” and Mabel “May” (Short) Fincher. While living in upstate […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach IOLA – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team lost to Weyauwega-Fremont, 9-1, in a CWC-East conference game on Monday, May 12. The loss drops the Thunderbirds’ record to 3-7 in conference and 8-8 overall. Weyauwega-Fremont scored five runs in the first two innings, which proved to be all the runs the Warhawks […]
The Scandinavia Village Board convened its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Municipal Center’s Community Room, where members approved a new highway contract with Waupaca County, discussed potential firetruck acquisition, and reviewed a proposed Beer Garden project. Led by President David Mork, the meeting began promptly at 5 p.m. with all […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds opened their packed week on a high note Monday, May 12, grinding out a 3-1 victory over the Weyauwega-Fremont Warhawks in varsity baseball action. With clutch pitching and timely hitting, the Thunderbirds kicked off the week with momentum and earned the right for yet another coach to take the dreaded post-game ice […]
Around Town HUNTING TREASURES: The Iola Conservation Club will host a one-day yard sale on Saturday, May 17. The gate will open at 8 a.m. to give everyone a full day to browse hunting, camping, fishing, archery, guns, and related treasures. Refreshments will be available. JORGENS PARK PRESERVE FUNDRAISER: Join “A Day on the Lake […]
Locals will soon gather for fun, food, and fundraising at the second annual “A Day on the Lake Fundraiser”, hosted by the Silver Lake Management Committee. The event will occur on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jorgens Park Preserve, located on Highway 49 in Scandinavia, Wisconsin. Set against the picturesque […]
The Village of Iola Board will convene on Tuesday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Iola Village Hall to address a range of pressing issues, including the adoption of new resolutions, updates on legal proceedings, and the approval of zoning changes. Key actions include a decision on the use of […]
