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In a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, May 13, evening at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, the Scandinavia Village Board took key actions on local infrastructure, recreation, and staffing, including approving a $2,500 donation from the Booster Club for park maintenance, discussing a costly sewer equipment replacement, and officially appointing a new village clerk following a resignation. […]
The Village of Iola Community Development Authority (CDA) Board convened Tuesday, June 10, at 4 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall to finalize key community improvement initiatives, including a $25,000 donation to the Iola-Scandinavia School District for theater upgrades and the adoption of a final design for the Hwy 161 welcome sign. Present at the […]
The Village of Iola Board of Trustees met at 5:30 PM on May 13, in the Village Hall Community Room at 180 S. Main Street, where they passed a series of impactful resolutions including goat grazing for invasive species removal, overnight camping for sustainability efforts, significant budget reallocations, and rezoning of a key parcel. The […]
Graduates of Iola-Scandinavia schools who have celebrated their 50th class reunion milestone will gather for a special joint reunion event on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Iola Historical Society grounds. The Hilltoppers/Thunderbirds Joint Class Reunion, which was first organized in 2006 and continues biennially, will feature a full program […]
Around Town EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING: Iola’s Justin Moen has been selected for inclusion in the Marquis Who’s Who for his broadcasting experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with a concentration on media and technology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2004. His journey in radio began at WDUX Radio, where he served […]
Around Town KORZ LOKEN: Notre Dame is the latest university to extend an offer to Iola-Scandinavia’s Korz Loken to play football. Read the story here. Loken already holds scholarships to the University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota, Iowa State, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, and most recently Florida State. He’s also being courted by The Ohio […]
OPINION On June 10, Gov. Evers signed a letter expressing support for the ICE rioters in Los Angeles. Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding the Governor’s actions. What’s happening in Los Angeles isn’t a protest. It’s a riot. It’s destruction. And it’s a direct challenge to law enforcement, public safety, and the rule […]
Thomas Gordon “TJ” Johnson February 4, 1952 – June 3, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Gordon “TJ” Johnson, 83, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Tom passed away peacefully in the early morning of June 3, 2025, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. He was born on the family farm in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, on […]
Betty Gene Jones January 27, 1946 – June 6, 2025 Betty Gene Jones, 79 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born January 27, 1946, to Marvin (Sonny) and Lorraine Whitney. She graduated from Waupaca High School in 1964. On November 7, 1964, she married Jack Jones. Together, they had five children: Tami […]
PRESS RELEASE The community of Iola-Scandinavia is invited to celebrate Flag Day with a slice of something special. On Saturday, June 14, the Sheveland-Taylor American Legion Post 14 will host its annual “Pie in the Park” fundraiser at the American Legion Veterans Memorial in Iola. The event will run from 1-4 p.m. and will feature […]
