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Around Town POSTPONED: The Iola-Scandinavia High School girls and boys basketball games have been postponed for tonight, Jan. 6, because of the weather. School was cancelled for the day. Around the County DA REPRIMANDED: Waupaca County District Attorney Kat Roberts Turner continues to be in the spotlight as controversy swells about a reprimand she received […]
Around Town PERSONNEL, POLICE & FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: The Village of Iola’s Personnel, Police & Finance Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 9 a.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. The committee will enter closed session to review patrolmen position applications submitted to Chief of Police Zierler, to discuss interview […]
Around Town WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS: Carolyn Rosenberger will resume her watercolor painting class in Iola on Jan. 6 at Lessons from the Art. It will start at noon rather than 9 a.m. The class will create a rural winter landscape with the sun rising behind a barn. Around the County CODE RED CHANGEOVER: The Waupaca […]
Around Town HATCH LAKE RAFFLE: Hatch Lake raffle tickets are available at JR’s Sport Shop in Iola. They are $2 each or three for $5. The raffle finances fish stocking and lake restoration. First prize is $500, second $100, third $50 and fourth and fifth $25 each. The drawing will be on Saturday, Feb.21, at […]
Around Town IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL UPDATE: The Iola Winter Carnival is back, bringing our community together for a weekend rich in tradition and memorable moments. This year’s event promises a joyful atmosphere with family-oriented activities, a variety of local vendors, delicious food, and plenty of winter cheer for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss your chance […]
Around Town DEATH NOTICE: Dennis W. Erickson, 86, of Scandinavia, passed away on Friday, Dec.19, 2025. The visitation for Dennis will be held at Voie Funeral Home in Iola on Tuesday, Dec. 23, from 9-10:45 a.m., followed by the funeral service at the funeral home at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mark Sabin will officiate. Interment […]
Around Town NEW YEAR’S HIKE: The Portage/Waupaca Counties IATA Chapter would like to invite you to bring in the New Year with a hike along one of the prettiest IAT segments in our area on Thursday, Jan. 1, at the Iola Winter Sports Club from noon to 2:30 p.m. There will be hot chocolate and […]
Around Town LUTEFISK SUPPER MEETING: Tonight at 6 p.m. there will be a Lutefisk Supper meeting for the Iola Winter Carnival at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 6 p.m., in the basement. There will be sign-up sheets available for volunteers. BTW, there will be an additional 100 seats for this year’s dinner! LUTEFISK SUPPER SEEKS […]
Around Town Around the State TOMCZYK COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: State Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) has been named Vice-Chair of the Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Tomczyk pledged to ensure transparency and accountability, and to investigate Attorney General Josh Kaul’s actions, emphasizing the Legislature’s duty to oversee executive agencies. TRUMP AIDS […]
Around Town KORZ COMMITMENT TARGET: Nationally ranked tight end Korz Loken from Iola-Scandinavia is the No. 1 state prospect for collegiate recruiting in 2027. He has targeted his commitment date as Jan. 10, 2026, according to a Sports Illustrated article. Besides Wisconsin, he has been recruited by major schools like Notre Dame, Florida State, Indiana, […]
