Donate blood on Nov. 20 in Iola

Donating blood is as easy as pie, according to the American Red Cross. Join the Iola Lions and American Red Cross on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for the Iola Blood Drive. The drive runs noon-5 p.m. in the Mishler Room at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. All blood types are needed. Please remember to drink […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town ROOF REPAIR: Roof work on the I-S Fitness and Aquatic Center has started and the crews will be here for about 3-4 weeks.  The goal is to complete all roofing projects by the end of November.  NO IOLA SAND MINE: An appraisal report for properties near the sand mine has been made available. […]

I-S School Board to discuss policy revisions, facility safety, and staffing adjustments

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board is set to meet tonight, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. in Room #6 of the Elementary School, where board members will discuss a variety of pressing issues, including policy revisions, facilities assessments, and updates to staffing and curriculum. This regular meeting will provide the community with updates on current […]

Village of Iola Board to approve budget, consider rate hikes, and plan for employee compensation adjustments

The Village of Iola Board will soon address essential budgetary, infrastructure, and employee compensation matters at their upcoming Nov. 12 meeting. The board, scheduled to convene at the Iola Village Hall, will vote on various initiatives aimed at community enhancement, service sustainability, and fair employee compensation adjustments. Water and garbage rate increases A primary focus […]

Sheriff’s Department: Fraud Alert

By Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department We have become aware of a recent fraud in the area where fraudsters are calling victims pretending to be from the victim’s financial institution. Fraudsters are able to have the victim’s caller id show the same number as the victims bank. During the conversation, the fraudsters are notifying the victim […]