Around Town
SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, Oct. 19, a Viking Market at Iola Mills will be hosted by the Wisconsin River Ravens. Music, crafts, and demonstrations will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CANCER FUNDRAISER: Fighting Cancer in All Colors fundraiser will feature volleyball between Iola-Scandinavia and Rosholt on Thursday, Oct. 17 in Rosholt’s West Gym. Doors open at 5, specialty grill and fryer concessions, 50-50 raffles, and great volleyball. If you are a Thriver or Survivor and want a shirt, order by calling 715-445-2411 ext. 1302. See the poster below for additional info.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION: The Iola-Scandinavia Recreation Association is restructuring the youth sports board of directors. If you’d like to be active in the organization contact Erikka Flowers at 763-242-4994 or Tim Welch at 715-445-2411 ext. 1501 or email welcht@iola.k12.wi.us.
HIGHWAY 49 CLOSURE: Wisconsin Highway 49 closed Monday Morning Sept. 9th. Excavating is taking place to replace storm sewer (in the Village of Scandinavia) and Nichol Creek water culvert (near Larson Road). There will be a second closure of Highway 49 that is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 23 to Friday, Sept. 27, for work just north of Waupaca for a culvert replacement at Larson Road. Keep up on the project here.
Business hour changes
A PERSONAL TOUCH PET SALON: Now open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday. Any questions regarding appointments, grooming and scheduling, Audrey is available Monday -Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-467-0003 call or text.
Job Opportunities
BARISTAS: Iola Coffee Co. is hiring baristas for its location in downtown Iola. Send your resume to: Office@iolacoffee.com. Various shifts available 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
PIZZA MAKERS: Sliced Pizza is looking for pizza makers Thursday through Saturday year-round. Send resume to: Slicedpc@gmnail.com.
CRYSTAL CAFE: Looking for part-time wait staff. Apply by calling 715-4456-9227 or going to the website.
BART’S PIZZA PUB: Formerly Northland Ballroom, Bart’s Pizza Pub is hiring cooks and bartenders/servers. DM at the Facebook page here.
Around the State
ENDORSEMENT: Brent Jacobson, candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly seat that includes Iola-Scandinavia, has been endorsed by the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police.
