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The Iola Historical Society will convene for its February meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, Iola. The event will begin with a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m., where members will discuss upcoming events and initiatives. The highlight of the evening will […]
Judith Elizabeth (McGlynn) Edler April 22, 1936 – February 10, 2025 Judith Elizabeth (McGlynn) Edler, 88, from Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Judy was born April 22, 1936, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to the late Josephine Kestly McGlynn and Charles Grant McGlynn. She had a wonderful childhood, attending Lincoln High School […]
By Iola Winter Carnival The 63rd Iola Winter Carnival was nothing short of spectacular! With a variety of exciting events and an incredible turnout, the community came together to celebrate winter in the best way possible. From stunning ice sculptures to delicious food, and exciting activities for all ages, this year’s carnival was a huge […]
A thumbnail look at the Superintendent of Public Instruction candidates is presented below. The Primary Election is on Tuesday, Feb. 18. An overview of the candidates by Wisconsin Watch can be read here. Another viewpoint by the Badger Institute can be read here. The top two vote recipients will face off in the Spring Election. […]
Around Town NEW PASTOR: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church has announced that Pastor Gail Kenny will lead its congregation as its resident pastor. Welcome to the Iola-Scandinavia community! SNOWMOBILERS: The Iola Norseman Snowmobile Club has indicated that Schmidt’s Corners is a park-and-ride location. Maps are available there. SIM SWAP SCAM: The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is […]
People should drink ‘Wisconsinbly’ By Trey Foerster, Publisher Did you know that Waupaca County is the 39th most ‘drunken’ county in the state with 27.2 percent binge or heavy drinking? Did you know that driving deaths involving alcohol for the county is 37.8 percent – which makes it the 556th highest of the 3,081 counties […]
Around Town RETIREMENT: Michelle Bonikowske has announced her retirement as a payroll assistant for the Iola-Scandinavia School District. She will leave employment on June 30. She looks forward to spending more time with her family and new grandson. SUMMER SCHOOL: There will be two sessions of Summer School for grades 4K-11: June 11-July 2 and […]
The Milwaukee Brewers, the Koch Network, Kwik Trip and Google also spent hundreds of thousands lobbying officials in Wisconsin last year. By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT The heaviest-spending lobbiers in the state last year were a lineup of the usual suspects, as big trade groups representing construction, hospitals, manufacturers, realtors and farms all spent hundreds […]
Sarah Thiel, business manager for the Iola-Scandinavia School District, informed the board on Feb. 10 that there are no surprises in the school district’s budget. For revenues, State Equalization Aid ($1,877,793) was the largest source of revenue received through December. Tax deposits totaling ($1,113,214.50) were deposited in January. Overall, year-to-date revenues are where we would […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Athletic Center has been bustling with activity, with swimming lessons nearly at full capacity and community programs seeing increased participation. Swimming lessons, set to begin on Feb. 24, quickly filled up across almost all levels, showing high demand for the program. Additionally, a special session for home-schooled students is scheduled to […]
