Town of Iola voting by absentee ballot notice

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot.  A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town SMOKER GRILL WINNER: The winner of the Iola Car Show & O’so Brewing Company smoker grill set from Iola Sentry is Gene Walz of Iola. The store threw in a bag of E. E. charcoal and Hickory chips. Congratulations! IOLA CAR SHOW WRAPS UP: The Iola Car Show and Swap Meet concluded its […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board to weigh November referendum, teacher hires

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education will meet Monday, July 13, at 6 p.m. in Room 6 of the Elementary School at 450 Division Street to discuss personnel decisions, a potential November referendum and updates on the district’s strategic plan and budget. The board will consider hiring recommendations that include Madison Weingart as […]

Iola Village Board to introduce new judge, weigh alcohol licenses and sewer funds

Board to consider Thirsty Perch licensing The Iola Village Board will convene Tuesday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 South Main Street, for its regular meeting. Board members will formally introduce the newly appointed Circuit Court, Branch III Judge, the Honorable Diane L. Meulemans, during the session. […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town IOLA CAR SHOW UNDERWAY. The 54th annual Iola Car Show & Swap Meet opened Thursday, July 9, at 350 Chrome Place in Iola with gates at 7 a.m. The event features thousands of show cars, swap spaces, special guests, live music, and family activities through Saturday. Admission $20 daily or $30 for the […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts       

Around Town CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: Silver Lake Lanes is having its Cornhole Tourney on Saturday, July 11. Registration is at 10:30 a.m., and games begin at 11 a.m. Two-person team cost: $20; double elimination; 100 percent payout for prizes. NORDIC SKI TEAM CAMP: The Iola Winter Sports Club is having a Nordic Ski Team Camp from […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town JULY 4TH RAFFLE WINNERS: 2026 Fireworks Raffle winners are Grand Prize $1,000 Dan Tsemann, 2nd $500 Adam Cherek of Kaukauna, 3rd $250 Jill Groshek, 4th $100 Haveman, and 5th through 8th place $50 Chamber Bucks to Kelly Peterson of Iola, Dean Pitt, Julie Diermeier of Manawa, and Al Christianson. Congratulations! SAVE THE DATE: […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Watercolor class with Carolyn Rosenberger on Tuesday, July 14, noon-2:30 p.m. Participants will paint pansies set against a soft but vivid background. Cost is $25, all materials included. To register, email carolynrosenberger@gmail.com. Around the County Around the State Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin: PARASITIC OUTBREAK: […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

Around Town IOLA PRESCHOOL OPENINGS: The Iola Community Preschool has just a few openings for the upcoming school year. With a focus on fun, we offer 3-year-olds an introduction to a classroom setting. In addition to social interaction and an introduction to classroom routines, the kiddos are taught about sharing, classroom rules, numbers, ABCs, and […]

JP Media LLC announces sale of publishing titles to Ferg Press LLC

JP Media LLC today announced the sale of its publishing titles to Ferg Press LLC. The transaction is scheduled to be completed on July 6, marking a new chapter for several well-established publications while ensuring continuity for readers, advertisers, and industry partners. Under the agreement, Cessna Owner Organization, Piper Owner Society, and Sunshine Artist will continue publication […]