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Around Town JOHNSON’S BARBERSHOP: Adam Johnson raised $300 for the Historical Society of Scandinavia by cutting hair at the Scandinavia Corn Roast. Thank you, Adam! VIKINGS HERE FIRST: Scientists have confirmed that Vikings arrived in Canada 500 years before Columbus. They were active in Newfoundland in 1021. The evidence came from three pieces of wood […]
Around Town ART CLASS: Carolyn Rosenberger will conduct a watercolor painting class on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Lessons from the Art in Iola. Students will create a rocky stream framed by tall trees, merging with a quiet forest in the distance. Cost is $25, and all supplies are furnished. TRAIL SERIES FINALE: The Iola Winter […]
Bertram J. Siegel October 4, 1945 – July 17. 2026 Bertram J. Siegel, 80, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. He was born on Oct. 4, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Barney and Agnes (Caspers) Siegel. Bert married Kathleen Groya on Dec 10, 1966, in Chicago. He was self-employed at […]
The Helvetia Town Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the town hall, E2544 County Rd GG in Iola, to discuss road maintenance priorities, town hall improvements and other local government matters. Officials will consider multiple 2026 road projects during the open public meeting. Planned work includes […]
Residents of the Iola-Scandinavia School District express strong pride in their schools while showing openness to a smaller operational referendum in November, according to a community survey released after voters rejected a multi-year funding proposal in April. The Iola-Scandinavia School District, which serves about 580-600 students in this rural central Wisconsin community, conducted the survey […]
Around Town SCANDINAVIA CORN ROAST approaches this weekend. Organizers finalized plans for the July 31-Aug. 2 event featuring a parade, wood carving, tractor pulls, carnival rides, Cob Run and more family activities at Scandinavia Memorial Park. Around the County NEW LONDON POLICE OFFICER Jenna Kriewaldt received the department’s Lifesaving Award. City Council and the Police […]
Around Town HONOR FLIGHT: Iola’s Fred Guyant was a veteran who flew with several others on the 2026 Medal of Honor Veteran Flight that took place during the EAA Convention. Her was greeted upon return by two of his grandsons, who are serving in the National Guard. Noah (left) and Ethan Olson were his escorts through […]
Madison police fatally shot 38-year-old Corey Ruiz on July 22 during a struggle in the city’s Marquette neighborhood. This was a police killing, a tragedy that demands thorough scrutiny, but it was not a murder or an execution. Officers responded to reports of a man allegedly stealing bicycles and checking doors on parked vehicles. They […]
(Editor’s Note: Minutes are not posted until approval by the Board.) The Scandinavia Village Board granted alcohol and tobacco licenses to several local businesses and voted against renewing its contract with the Humane Society of Waupaca County during its regular monthly meeting June 9 in the Community Room at the Municipal Center. President Pro-Tem Mike […]
The Iola Parks Committee voted to ban glass bottles at village parks and discussed potential improvements to Olson Memorial Park and other recreational facilities during its meeting July 7 at Iola Village Hall. Chairperson Aaron Messier called the meeting to order at 2:41 p.m. with member Pamela Parks present. Alan Bauer was absent. Clerk/Treasurer Laura […]
