Friday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town GLACIER WOOD GOLF CLUB: Sunday, Nov. 17, will be the last day of the 2024 season. The restaurant will remain open through the winter months Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed on Sundays. Come on out and show your support, daily specials and the full menu will be available all winter. BLOOD DRIVE: […]

Tailgate benches sponsorship drive

Thanks to Waupaca Foundry, many local businesses, and Jim Payton, our vision for custom classic truck bed tailgate benches has become a reality! These handcrafted pieces, featuring Waupaca Foundry and Iola Car Show logoed cast iron bench ends and solid red oak bench slats will soon grace downtown Iola and the Iola Car Show grounds. The Iola […]

ISHS Honor Roll students announced

Iola-Scandinavia High School is pleased to recognize high school students who have earned a place on the honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. The honor roll celebrates students’ academic achievements and dedication to their studies, reflecting the school’s commitment to academic excellence. The honor roll at Iola-Scandinavia High School is awarded quarterly, and high […]

Patricia C. “Trisha” Hafemann Lund obituary

Patricia C. “Trisha” Hafemann Lund August 29, 1959 – November 6, 2024 Patricia C. “Trisha” Hafemann Lund, age 65, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on Aug. 29, 1959, in West Bend, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Betty (Chapek) Hafemann. She was […]

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 […]