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More than a year before the GOP primary, a rural Wisconsin sheriff’s race is heating up, with the former and current DAs taking different sides. By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT The primary election for Waupaca County Sheriff is more than a year away, but accusations between the incumbent and his presumptive challenger are flying. Former […]
In a commanding performance Friday night, June 27, the Scandinavia Vikings decimated Weymont 22–1 in a South Central Division Badger Amateur Baseball matchup, riding a dominant start from Cyle Zblewski and a historic night at the plate by Braden Hunkins. Zblewski earned the win with efficiency and control, keeping Weymont off balance through his outing. […]
Around Town IOLA TOWN MEETING: The Town of Iola Board will meet on Monday, June 30, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Main items on the agenda are roads and a snowplow truck. SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOKS: There is an allegation on Facebook that the Iola-Scandinavia School District is taking “3,000 books” out of the […]
The Iola–Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce is set to light up the skies on Thursday, July 3, at Taylor Field in Iola, Wisconsin, as part of its annual “Stars & Stripes Forever” Independence Day celebration. The event will begin at dusk and will feature a spectacular fireworks show to honor America’s freedom and community spirit. Sponsored […]
By Jennifer Schustek, Iola Village President On June 26, 2025, the Village of Iola Board of Trustees participated in a quasi-judicial hearing to determine whether to renew the Class “B”/“Class B” Alcohol Beverage License for The Thirsty Perch, LLC and the Operator’s License for Steve Steeber. The hearing was presided over by Attorney Chuck Adams, […]
Around Town SCAM ALERT: Pastor Gail’s name is being used, and they are contacting people asking for any gift cards, for stores, eBAY or whatever. Do not buy into this scammer, nor should you ever buy something for Our Savior’s Lutheran via a message you receive online or via text. If the church needed donations, […]
The Scandinavia Vikings rode a masterclass performance on the mound by Ben Lee to overpower New London 8-3 in a Week 6 matchup of the Badger Amateur Baseball Association South Central Division. Lee turned in one of the most dominant pitching outings of the season, striking out 16 batters and surrendering just one hit over […]
Elissa Ann Krzywda Elissa Ann Krzywda, 74, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She resided at the Manawa Community Living Center in Manawa, Wisconsin,the last four years. She was born on October 9, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Stanley and Ann (Soltis) Krzywda. Elissa was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and […]
In a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, May 13, evening at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, the Scandinavia Village Board took key actions on local infrastructure, recreation, and staffing, including approving a $2,500 donation from the Booster Club for park maintenance, discussing a costly sewer equipment replacement, and officially appointing a new village clerk following a resignation. […]
The Village of Iola Community Development Authority (CDA) Board convened Tuesday, June 10, at 4 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall to finalize key community improvement initiatives, including a $25,000 donation to the Iola-Scandinavia School District for theater upgrades and the adoption of a final design for the Hwy 161 welcome sign. Present at the […]
