Friday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town IOLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Carl Krause, Charlie Thompson, and Cliff brought back the Waterous Pumper, which was on loan to the Firefighters’ Memorial in Wisconsin Rapids this past year. You can see it on Saturday mornings this summer at the HIS firehouse. TOWN OF IOLA: The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Iola […]

Town of Harrison reviews finances and approves licenses

At its regular monthly meeting held at Northland Church on Monday, July 14, the Town of Harrison Board, led by Chairman Dean Lashua, gathered to address routine business and approve new bartender licenses. The meeting began promptly at 6:30 p.m. Key decisions included the approval of three bartender licenses and the review of the town’s […]

Iola welcomes Wisconsin Bluegrass Bash

A weekend of music, camping, and community vibes The hills of central Wisconsin come alive today as the Wisconsin Bluegrass Bash (WBB) kicks off its three-day celebration of live music, camping, art, and community at the historic Iola Car Show Grounds. Running from July 24-26, the event draws fans from across the Midwest and beyond […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

IOLA PARK COMMITTEE: The Village of Iola Park Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 23, at 6 p.m. at Iola Village Hall. Agenda items include discussion of Taylor Field with the Iola-Scandinavia School District, an outline of the Olson Park Makeover Plan, an update on the Gardens, and a bake sale. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Scandinavia […]

Iola Lions community builders

Members of the Iola Lions Club worked on a covered bridge structure on Iola’s River Walk off North Main Street by Depot Street Station. The structure, made possible through a $10,000 anonymous donation in December 2023, is part of the beautification project by the Village of Iola Community Development Authority. The covered bridge was in […]

US Rep. Wied introduces FIRE Act, seeks Great Lakes icebreaker, and honors veterans

PRESS RELEASE Recently, U.S. Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) introduced legislation to protect American citizens’ Second Amendment rights by banning federal, state, and local laws targeting magazine capacity. The Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement (FIRE) Act prohibits any federal agency from restricting firearm magazines based on capacity and prohibits states and localities from enacting or enforcing capacity […]

Two Different Visions for Wisconsin

By State Rep. Brent Jacobson The process of writing the 2025-27 Wisconsin state budget began in February when Governor Tony Evers gave us his budget proposal. In the following month, my colleagues and I worked and debated, and ultimately delivered a fiscally responsible budget that delivers on the priorities of the people of Wisconsin. Now […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia new briefs

Around Town HELP NEEDED: Iola Post 14 Junior Legion team is hosting the 17U regional in Scandinavia from Friday, July 18-Monday July 21. Need help taking admission or running the concession stand. If interested, sign up using this link! BRAT FRY: The Iola Lions will be holding a brat fry on Saturday, July 19, from […]

Nancy J. Morey obituar

Nancy J. Morey September 4, 1937 – July 11, 2025 Nancy J. Morey, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Sept. 4, 1937, Nancy grew up with a deep love for nature and learning. A proud graduate of Iola High School, Class of 1955, she went […]