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The Town of Scandinavia Board met on Wednesday, September 10, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center to review ongoing road maintenance projects, finalize arrangements for a fire truck loan, and address vacant board positions, according to the official meeting minutes. During the session, Supervisor Frank Bauer called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of […]
Carol Jean Carlson November 25, 1938 – October 11, 2025 Carol Jean Carlson, age 86, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. She was born on Nov. 25, 1938, in the Town of Harrison, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, to Julian and Margaret (Hoffman) Merde. Carol is survived by her husband, Clarence; children, Craig Carlson […]
The Scandinavia Village Board will convene its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.14, in the Community Room of the Municipal Center, 349 North Main Street, to address several ongoing and new matters, including zoning issues, a sewer system update, a fire truck purchase update, and permit requests for the Happy Daaze business. The meeting […]
Samuel William Cartwright May 1, 1937 – October 5, 2025 Samuel William Cartwright passed away on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at The Willows Assisted Living in Iola, Wisconsin, where he has resided for the past seven years. Sam was born May 1, 1937, to Edwin and Bernice (Tarr) Cartwright. He was the youngest of seven […]
Around Town ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The annual meeting of the Iola-Scandinavia School District will be held on Monday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Iola-Scandinavia High School Auditorium. The complete agenda and reports are available here. SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS: There are a number of fundraisers for school groups, including sponsorship sales for the musical, […]
The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education will convene its regular meeting on Monday, Oct, 13, immediately following the district’s annual meeting in the High School Auditorium at 540 Jackson Street. The board will meet publicly to conduct district business, including reviewing the 2024–25 audit, approving fundraising requests, discussing referendum updates, and hearing administrative […]
The Village of Iola Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room, 180 S. Main Street, to consider updates to Chapter 90 of the municipal code regulating bicycles and play vehicles. The proposed changes will add provisions allowing the use of […]
The Iola Village Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct.14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main Street, to review and hear community feedback on a proposed Mural Ordinance. The hearing will provide residents with an opportunity to voice their opinions on the […]
The Village of Iola Board of Trustees will convene on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main Street, for its regular monthly meeting. The session will be open to the public and conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order, ensuring structured discussion and decorum. Major agenda […]
