Iola Historical Society discusses future of historic log cabin

Historic preservation in question for Iola’s pioneer log cabin On June 24, 13 Iola Historical Society (IHS) members gathered to deliberate the fate of a historic log cabin on their campus. The meeting, led by society president Cliff Mishler, centered on whether to restore the deteriorating structure, let it decay further, or replace it altogether. […]

Stuff the Bus Aug. 10 in Iola

The Iola Lions Club will hold its annual Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Iola Sentry Grocery Store. As its name would imply, the goal of Stuff the Bus is to “stuff” the bus with school supplies. “Together, we can make a real impact in […]

Wisconsin Constitutional Amendment Questions: Explanation and Impact

Here are the two constitutional amendment questions that will appear on the Aug. 13 primary election ballot: That’s the basic goal of both referendums — to give the state assembly and state senate power to intervene in how the governor spends federal money. According to BallotPedia: “A ‘yes’ vote supports amending the state constitution to require legislative […]

Iola-Scandinavia area Aug. 13 primary election and new Assembly district candidates

For the Iola-Scandinavia area, there will be various offices with a primary election to determine candidates for the fall election. Congressional District 8 With the exit of Mike Gallagher (R-Green Bay), there will be three Republicans vying for his seat. They are (in order of the ballot) Tony Weid, Andre Jacque, and Roger Roth. On […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town MUSIC TUITION ASSISTANCE: through a generous donation from a community member Lessons from the Art can now offer Tuition Assistance to get discounted or free. If you or someone in your household qualify for financial assistance programs (free school lunch, energy assistance, food share, etc.) you can get discounted or free music lessons. […]

Taste and Tunes lineup set for July 26-27

By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Join us for another unforgettable Taste & Tunes Event in Iola-Scandinavia Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. Get ready for a feast for your taste buds and a symphony for your ears!  Indulge in a delectable array of culinary delights at an array of different area restaurants. From savory […]