Iola Sand Mine hearing: 9 a.m.-7:40 p.m., no decision

Letter to the Editor By Greg Ambrosius The Waupaca County Board of Adjustment (BOA) meeting on the Iola Car Show sand mine permit ended on Monday, Oct. 21, after 10-1/2 hours of testimony. No decision was made by the five board members as that will be made on Friday, Oct. 25, at 9 a.m. Friday’s meeting […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Job Opportunities CRYSTAL CAFE: Looking for part-time wait staff. Apply by calling 715-4456-9227 or going to the website. LIBRARY AIDE: Iola-Scandinavia Middle/High School, part-time morning position. Apply here. Photo Story THIRD GRADERS RECEIVE DICTIONARIES – Third graders at Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School received a personal copy of a dictionary courtesy of the Rotary Club of Waupaca. […]

Beck Brothers lead I-S to strong showing at Conference Meet

Iola-Scandinavia High School’s cross-country team made an impressive mark at the conference meet on Oct. 17, led by the outstanding efforts of the Beck brothers. The boys ‘ varsity team secured key placements with both Ben and Jack Beck delivering top 10 performances. Ben Beck was the star of the day for Iola-Scandinavia, finishing second […]

Phillip Kenneth Johnsrud obituary

Phillip Kenneth Johnsrud April 1, 1950– October 13, 2024 Phillip Kenneth Johnsrud, 74, of Iola, Wisconsin, who loved his family, the outdoors and serving his community, died on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. Born April 1, 1950, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Kenneth Johnsrud and Marilyn (Munson) Johnsrud Berner. He graduated from Fennimore High School in 1968 […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY: Varsity volleyball received the 5 Seed in the upcoming WIAA Tournament. They will have a bye on Oct. 22 and then travel to Sevastopol on Oct. 24 for a 7 p.m. match. HEARING CLINIC: Free hearing screening clinic, Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center, 8-11 a.m. No appointment is necessary. WELCH BACK […]

Historical Society to elect new leadership, approve 2025 budget at October meeting

In the upcoming Iola Historical Society (IHS) meeting, members will gather to wrap up the year’s business and set the stage for 2025. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28, will occur at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street in Iola, Wisconsin. The evening will begin with a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY: Varsity volleyball received the 5 Seed in the upcoming WIAA Tournament. They will have a bye on Oct. 22 and then travel to Sevastopol on Oct. 24 for a 7 p.m. match. Around the County BURNING PERMITS REQUIRED: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today the reinstatement of burning […]