Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town WATERCOLOR CLASS: Carolyn Rosenberger will be offering a watercolor class at Lessons From the Art on Monday, Dec. 9. Painters will a snowy country landscape of an old shed and its surrounding fence, while a forest of pine trees form a background of blue. TASTE OF THE HOLIDAYS: Iola Sentry Foods will have […]

Letter: Iola Sand Mine Oct. 25 decision appealed

By Greg Ambrosius On Tuesday, Nov. 26, Christa Westerberg of Pines Bach, LLP officially filed an appeal in Waupaca County Circuit Court against the Waupaca County Board of Adjustment. The appeal was on behalf of three Township of Scandinavia neighbors regarding the sand mine permit that was given to Faulks Bros. on Oct. 25. The […]

Sharyn A. Medrow obituary

Sharyn A. Medrow October 11, 1943 – November 23, 2024 Sharyn A. Medrow, 81, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. She was born to Clarence and Delores Nitz in Franklin, Wisconsin, on Oct. 11, 1943. Sharyn married Dennis Medrow the love of her life, on April 25, 1964, in Franklin. […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town HEADSPRINGIS.com CLOSED: Your local community news site will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1. No stories will be posted during that time frame. Stories may still be submitted via our email at HeadpringIS@gmail.com. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! Facebook

Diana L. Panzer obituary

Diana L. Panzer July 17, 1936 – November 21, 2024 Diana Panzer, 88 of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home with family at her side, on Nov. 21, 2024. She was born July 17, 1936 in Slinger, Wisconsin, to the late Eleanor (Nischke) and Rollin Zarske. Diana married the love of her life, Daniel […]

Robyn Novak obituary

Robyn Novak Robyn Novak died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. She is survived by Husband Gerald “Jerry” Novak, Loving children: Chris Petersen, Nick (Amber) Petersen, and Rebecca Novak, Sweet grandchildren: Jaden, Asherrie, Teagen, Stella, Liam, and Susanna Petersen, Sisters: Pam Wilcox, Amy Sagar, Brothers: Edmund Jr “Buzz” (Cindy), Jon (Linda), Paul (Paula), […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town IOLA SUBWAY CLOSED: According to Greg Loescher, I-S Chamber president, the Iola Subway was closed because the franchisee, Team Schierl in Point didn’t renew the lease. Subway Corporate is looking for a new franchise owner. FREE HEARING SCREENING: On Thursday, Dec. 5, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center. Must be […]

Petition circulates For ThedaCare to keep obstetric care in Waupaca

According to an online petition at change.org, the board of ThedaCare Waupaca decided to close the labor and delivery unit this week. “Our community deserves to continue to have high-quality care for pregnancy in Waupaca,” it states. The petition reads: We, the undersigned staff of ThedaCare Waupaca and members of the Waupaca community and surrounding […]

Scandinavia Town Board okays 2025 budget, discusses road repairs and new food pantry initiative

In a productive meeting held on Nov. 13 at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, the Town of Scandinavia Board approved the 2025 budget, addressed ongoing road maintenance issues, and expressed interest in a proposed Little Free Food Pantry at the local library. The meeting, called to order at 5:31 p.m. by the town chair, included key […]