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(Editor’s Note: Minutes are not posted until approval by the Board.) The Scandinavia Village Board approved a temporary beer license for the local baseball club and set compensation for the village dam operator during its regular monthly meeting on May 12 in the Community Room at the Municipal Center. President David Mork called the meeting […]
The Scandinavia Town Board convened Wednesday, June 10, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and approved multiple liquor licenses while receiving updates on local road maintenance projects. Board Chair Bryan Fuhs called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with members Brenda Mazemke, Lonnie Pryzbylski, Frank Bauer, and Mike Mazemke present. Ricky Ertl attended from the […]
Jeanette C. Peterson November 3, 1936 – July 21, 2026 Jeanette C. Peterson, 89, of Iola, Wisconsin, formerly of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, passed away on July 21, 2026, at Living Oaks Assisted Living in Iola. She was born on Nov. 3, 1936, in Amherst Junction to Almer and Lettie (Kolden) Peterson. Jeanette graduated from Amherst High […]
Kenneth Herbert Blanchard August 31, 1952 – July 21, 2026 Kenneth Herbert Blanchard, 73, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on July 21, 2026. He was born on Aug. 31, 1952, in Blaine, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Betty (Kittle) Blanchard. Ken married Judy Lindsey on Oct. 21, 1978, in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She […]
State Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) with a “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” for his work on behalf of county government during the 2025-2026 Legislative Session. “Senator Tomczyk has been instrumental in confronting the critical issues affecting the 29th Senate District and communities across Wisconsin,” said WCA President […]
The Iola Lions Club holds its annual Stuff the Bus event Saturday, Aug. 8, to support area children heading back to school this fall. Volunteers and community members gather from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Iola Sentry Grocery Store to collect new school supplies. The initiative aims to fill a bus with essential […]
Around Town STORY HOUR: The Iola Village Library is hosting the Dino Days of Summer every Friday in August at 10:30 a.m. THIRSTY PERCH MUSIC: Little Disco Band will play tonight starting at 7 p.m. Around the County FUNNEL CLOUDS: On Monday, July 21, funnel clouds were spotted south of Tigerton and Highway 49 and […]
Lenore Victoria Sprangers January 2, 1931 – July 18, 2026 Lenore Victoria Sprangers (Konkel), age 95, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on July 18, 2026, at Manawa Community Living Center. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness, all provided by her inherent need to quietly take care of those she loved most. Lenore was born on […]
The Iola Historical Society planned to hold its July board and membership meetings Monday, July 27, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot St., with Waupaca County Treasurer Mark Sether scheduled to speak on the role of treasurer, county history and the state of courthouse renovations. The board meeting was set for 5:30 p.m., followed by […]
Around Town GOLF OUTING: Hitterdahl Church Annual Golf Outing and Harvest Dinner, Sunday, Sept. 13. Participants will gather after worship at Glacier Wood. It is the 15th Annual Harvest Dinner, Raffle, and Golf Outing. Shotgun start is at 11:30 a.m. Lunch follows at 2 p.m. with raffle drawings during the meal. Volunteers and donations are […]
