Friday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: The Halloween Victorian House Tour and Craft Show will be held Oct. 25-26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 255 Mill Street in Scandinavia. There will be a $3 donation at the door for the Waupaca County Humane Society. Around the County ROBOTIC OPEN HOUSE: ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca will host an […]
Beck brothers lead Iola-Scandinavia at Warhawk Invitational
The Iola-Scandinavia cross-country teams turned in solid performances Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Warhawk Invitational hosted by Weyauwega-Fremont High School, highlighted by a pair of top-12 varsity finishes from the Beck brothers. In the varsity boys’ 5,000-meter race, Amherst captured the team title with 47 points, while Iola-Scandinavia placed fourth out of 11 teams with […]
Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia new briefs
Around Town RURAL ROAD REPAIR: Are there local roads in your community that need repairs? If they are used by farmers or the agricultural industry, then your local government could apply for the Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP), according to State Rep. Brent Jacobson. “Last session, the 87th Assembly District received millions of dollars through […]
Liselotte Webb obituary
Liselotte Webb September 6, 19336 – October 7, 2025 Liselotte “LiLo” Webb, 89, of Scandinavia, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. She was born on Sept. 6, 1936, in Germany to Johannes and Eleanora (Walicht) Funke. Liselotte married Lawrence Webb in 1959 in Berlin Germany. He preceded her in death on […]
Helvetia Town Board reviewing land plans, budget preparations, and road work
The Helvetia Town Board will convene its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Helvetia Town Hall, E2544 County Road GG, Iola, Wisconsin. The public meeting will cover a range of municipal matters, including land-use planning, road maintenance updates, town hall projects, and preparations for the 2026 budget hearing. The […]
Wisconsin Legislature targets infrastructure, energy, and workforce in latest session
State Sen. Tomczyk highlights key budget investments and legislative priorities As autumn arrives in Central and Northern Wisconsin, State Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-29th District) has outlined significant developments in the state budget and the legislative initiatives he is advancing this session. His update focuses on major investments aimed at enhancing local infrastructure, providing economic relief, […]
Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items
Around Town WATERCOLOR CLASS: Local artist Carolyn Rosenberger will offer a watercolor class on Monday, Oct. 13, at Lessons From the Art. The painting will be of a colorful autumn landscape featuring barn buildings set against a wooded background. Cost is $25 and includes all supplies. SAVE THE DATE: Halloween Spooktacular will be held on […]
State lawmaker pushes judicial accountability and tougher laws in Madison
Rep. Brent Jacobson reports on recent legislative actions State Rep. Brent Jacobson of Madison has announced his support for Assembly Bill 380, which aims to prevent judges suspended for criminal misconduct from continuing to receive their salaries. The bill comes in the wake of the recent suspension of Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who […]
