Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG: The annual Christmas Sing-Along at the Crystal Café will be held on Friday, Dec. 19, starting at 9 a.m. The Christmas story will be read, and patrons can enjoy music from the Amherst Choir and the Iola Choir. Singing is encouraged. Free coffee and cookies will be served. Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town IWSC OPEN FOR SKIING: Trails opened Nov. 30. Green, Blue, and Purple are open. Here are a couple of reminders. Make sure you have a season pass or a daily trail pass before skiing. Trail Passes can be purchased here. Remember that your membership is not your trail pass this year; details about […]

Town of Harrison Board adopts new budget and addresses tax bill insert

The Town of Harrison held its regular monthly meeting at Northland Church on Monday, Nov. 10, at Northland Lutheran Church. Chairman Dean Lashua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board members present included Mike Schultz, John Phillips, Carrie Powell, Brandon Schuster, Brian Powell, and Megan Guzman. The Clerk’s minutes from the previous meeting […]

Helvetia Town Board to consider major planning decisions at Dec. 2 meeting

The Town of Helvetia Board is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 2, at 7 p.m. at the town hall in Iola, Wisconsin. The agenda features several significant topics, including the proposed sale of a land parcel, updates to local ordinances, and important town appointments. Residents will have the opportunity to share […]

Mark R. Peskie obituary

Mark R. Peskie July 23, 1954 – November 27, 2025 Mark R. Peskie, 71, of Custer, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola and Waupaca, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly at home with his wife, Kathy, at his side on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1954, in Waupaca to the late Gerard and Carmen (Barton) […]

Village of Iola Park Committee to address park improvements and 2026 planning Dec. 2

The Village of Iola Park Committee will convene its next meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. The gathering brings together committee members and interested residents to discuss ongoing park enhancements, upcoming projects for 2026, and strategies for securing funding. The meeting aims to review progress, set […]

Iola Revitalization Committee to review grants, trail, and new projects at Dec. 2 meeting

The Village of Iola Revitalization Committee will convene for its next meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall. Committee members will address grant updates, community projects, and plans for future revitalization efforts as part of the ongoing mission to enhance Iola’s downtown and public spaces. The committee will first […]