River Walk to be fixed

Village of Iola hires Scott Bestul & Associates At the June 6 Village of Iola Community Development Authority meeting, Village president Jennifer Shustek wants to go forward with hiring Scott Bestul & Associates to start repair work on the River Walk. Scott gave an estimate of $7,000 to use the Timber Lock System on the […]

Village of Iola Committee meetings on June 20

The Village of Iola Parks Committee will meet on Thursday, June 20, at 11:30 A.M. in the Clerk’s Office. On the agenda are the following items: June 15 brat fry results, the Comprehensive Plan, the Outdoor Recreational Plan, future fundraising ideas, and other business. The Village of Iola Ordinance Committee will meet at 12:30 p.m. […]

Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town LIONS BRAT FRY: The Iola Lions will have a Brat Fry on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Iola Sentry. Proceeds go to the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Fund. STRAWBERRY FEST: The Iola Historical Society will hold its annual Strawberry Fest on Sunday, June 23, on Depot Street. The […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town COMPUTER UPGRADE: The Iola-Scandinavia School District is upgrading its computers and technology for students and teachers for $55,448. It will also upgrade literacy materials with Core Knowledge Language Arts for $65,504 to address reading proficiency. The two upgrades will be mostly paid for with $100,000 estimated savings due to lower winter-related operational expenses. […]

Vikings dominate Plover with 11-1 Victory in Week 8 showdown

In a commanding display, the Scandinavia Vikings routed the New London team 11-1 in a seven-inning game, marking an impressive performance in Week 8 of the Badger Amateur Baseball Association season. Ben Lee earned the win for the Vikings with a complete game, while Kaden Thauer took the loss for Plover. The Vikings’ offense was […]

IHS to host Strawberry Fest June 23

Mork to speak about Veterans Memorial Park The Iola community is gearing up for an exciting event at the Iola Historical Society’s (IHS) Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. The much-anticipated Strawberry Fest will take place on Sunday, June 23. The organization’s regular monthly meeting will occur on Monday, June 24. The evening will kick […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board to address key issues in upcoming meeting

On Monday, June 10, at 6 p.m., the School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will convene in Room 6 of the elementary school for a crucial meeting, setting the stage for several significant discussions and decisions that will shape the upcoming academic year. The meeting will commence with the formal reading of the official notice, followed […]

Iola Village Board meeting preview

Key Issues on the Agenda for June 11 The Iola Village Board will convene on Tuesday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, followed by a transition into a closed session. During this session, board members will confer […]

Emma Jean Dirks obituary

Emma Jean Dirks March 12, 1946 – June 5, 2024 Emma Jean Dirks, 78, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away on June 5, 2024. Emma was born to the late Elmer and Esther Roloff on March 12, 1946, in Iola, Wisconsin, and graduated from Iola High School. She worked for many years at JL French in […]