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The Village of Iola Ordinance Committee will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 2, to review proposed updates to village codes, highlighting new regulations for short-term rentals and changes to all-terrain vehicle rules. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Village of Iola Clerk’s Office, located at 180 S. Main Street. Chairperson Aaron Messier will […]
Around Town A COMMUNITY SURVEY has signaled strong public support for a proposed Iola-Scandinavia School District operational referendum. District officials are analyzing the feedback as they prepare for a potential ballot measure this November to address inflationary costs and state funding shortfalls. (Source: Waupaca County Post) Around the County THE WAUPACA FINANCE COMMITTEE voted unanimously […]
Around Town STUDENT MEAL DEBT ERASURE: Iola-Scandinavia’s community-wide effort to pay $6,000 accumulated in student lunch debt was beautifully covered by Bethanie Gengler of the Waupaca County Post. Read it here. LOCAL BUSINESS EXPANSION: This week Gritline Equipment Service announced new small engine operations in Iola. The provider is now offering specialized small equipment tuning, […]
Around Town VOLLEYBALL MILESTONE: Iola-Scandinavia’s Emma Print recorded her 1,500th career assist while in the I-S vs. Menominee match. See it here. Congratulations! TONIGHT: The Iola-Scandinavia PTO meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall. All are welcome to attend. Around the County WAUPACA — The Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee held […]
Diane Shirley Jacobson March 13, 1938 – September 19, 2026 Diane Shirley Jacobson, 88, of Scandinavia, entered into eternal peace with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1938, in Iola, Wisconsin, to the late Ernest and Bernice (Loken) Erickson. Diane married Neal Peterson on Aug. 5, 1955, at […]
Standout individual performances from Revyn Schrank and Evan Linger highlighted the day for the Iola-Scandinavia cross-country teams Sept. 19 at the Smiley Invitational. Competing in the Division 3 fields at Wausau East High School, Schrank secured a fourth-place individual finish to lead the Thunderbirds girls to a ninth-place team finish. Linger cracked the top 10 […]
The Iola Historical Society reviewed its recent operations, hosted a local school presentation, and finalized plans for an upcoming fundraiser during its monthly meetings on Monday, Sept. 28, at the Machine Shed at 222 Depot St. The evening began with a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by a membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Society […]
Around Town BELMONT BEATS T-BIRDS: Belmont stayed unbeaten Friday night, defeating Iola-Scandinavia 44-8 in a ranked nonconference 8-player football matchup. The Braves improved to 5-0 in their first season in the 8-player format, while the Thunderbirds fell to 4-4. Belmont took control early, using its offense to build a multi-touchdown lead by halftime, 32-0. Iola-Scandinavia […]
The Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity volleyball team put together a strong stretch of play over the past week, capturing crucial victories to reach 8-6. The Thunderbirds’ week was highlighted by a thrilling five-set victory Tuesday against Wittenberg-Birnamwood. Iola-Scandinavia outlasted its opponents to secure a 3-2 win, maintaining momentum from a string of recent multi-set battles. […]
Around Town IOLA VILLAGE MARKET: This Iola market is near the wooden statue of Vidar on East State Street, and there will be lively activity on Saturday, Oct. 3, with vendors selling seasonal plants, vegetables, baked goods, crafts, and more! STRATEGIC PLANNING KICKOFF: The Iola-Scandinavia School District launched its long-term planning initiative Wednesday evening during […]
