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By State Rep. Brent Jacobson Whenever I speak with local business owners, the number one issue they tell me they are facing is finding employees. It is critical that we make sure everyone who is able to work has the skills and resources to find a fulfilling, family-supporting job. Unfortunately, not everyone in our state […]
By State Sen. Cory Tomczyk I attended Gov. Evers’ budget address to the Legislature in the Assembly Chambers. The media lined the outside of the room with big cameras and microphones. Cabinet Secretaries and members of the public packed the galleries above. The Legislature and the other branches of state government packed the Assembly floor […]
Around Town CRASH FATALITY: James Michael Kemp, 48, of Iola died as a result of a traffic crash near Eland, Wisconsin, in the Town of Norrie, on April 19 about 9 a.m. HARBRIDGE DIAMOND AWARD RECIPIENT: Premier Community Bank is pleased to announce Jeannine Harbridge, customer service representative at the Iola Branch, as the recipient […]
Phyllis A. McSherry August 19, 1929 – April 21, 2025 Phyllis A. McSherry, age 95, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2025, at Rennes Health & Rehabilitation Center in Weston, Wisconsin. She was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, on Aug. 19, 1929, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (Blehovde) Peterson.After graduating […]
The Iola Historical Society will set the stage for an engaging evening on Monday, April 28, as it hosts its monthly meetings at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, Iola. Beginning with a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the general membership meeting at 6:30 p.m., the evening will culminate in a unique and […]
Waupaca County one of the parties involved The Republican Party of Wisconsin has taken to steps to reign in outspoken and motivated mega MAGA Republicans in counties in the 8th Congressional District, including Waupaca County. On April 14, the RPW sent information from Brad Shimming, RPW Executive Committee chair, to party members about the passage […]
Around Town LISTENING SESSION: State Sen. Cory Tomczyk and State Rep. Brent Jacobson will hold a listening session on Monday, April 28, from 1-2 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall I the Iola Community Room. These sessions are intended for discussion of the 2025-27 Biennial Budget and other issues important to constituents. CHILDREN’S GARDEN: Anyone […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team lost to Wittenberg-Birnamwood, 10-5, in a CWC-East game at Iola on Thursday, April 17. The Thunderbirds dropped their conference record to 1-2 and their overall record to 5-3. The Chargers led 4-3 after five innings but scored five runs in the sixth inning and added one […]
Mary Jane Duberstein February 24, 1961 – April 15, 2025 Mary Jane Duberstein, 64, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on April 15, 2025. She was born on Feb. 24, 1961, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Frank and Helen (Schulist) Rozumalski. Mary Jane married Joe Duberstein on Oct. 2, 1993, in Plover, Wisconsin. […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Weyauwega-Fremont, 18-1, in a conference game at Weyauwega on Monday, April 14. The game was stopped after four innings due to the 15-run rule after three innings. The Thunderbirds improved their conference record to 1-1 and overall record to 4-2. Rayanne Clendenning pitched all four […]
