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Around Town SHIVERS OPENING: Iola’s popular ice cream shop Shivers will open on Sunday, May 4, at 11 a.m. GELATO IS BACK: Iola Mills will open Friday, May, 2, from 4-8 p.m. TRAFFIC FATALITY: On Sunday, April 27, at 12:25 am the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a UTV crash on Mud […]
Around Town STARRY NIGHT: The Iola Village Library will present Bill Wendtlandt teaching about the night sky and everything in it on Tuesday, May 13, at 5 p.m. SUMMER SCHOOL: Looking for a way to keep your child engaged, learning, and having fun this summer? Summer School is the answer! It provides structure, enrichment, and […]
Around Town PARADISE TUNES ONLINE: Paradise Tunes Classic Rock Radio is back online due to some generous support, according to Dan Halverson of Iola. The web-based radio station is on 24/7. You can access it here. Around the County SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE: A rummage sale by the Rotary Cub of Waupaca will be held […]
Around Town CRASH FATALITY: James Michael Kemp, 48, of Iola died as a result of a traffic crash near Eland, Wisconsin, in the Town of Norrie, on April 19 about 9 a.m. HARBRIDGE DIAMOND AWARD RECIPIENT: Premier Community Bank is pleased to announce Jeannine Harbridge, customer service representative at the Iola Branch, as the recipient […]
Around Town LISTENING SESSION: State Sen. Cory Tomczyk and State Rep. Brent Jacobson will hold a listening session on Monday, April 28, from 1-2 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall I the Iola Community Room. These sessions are intended for discussion of the 2025-27 Biennial Budget and other issues important to constituents. CHILDREN’S GARDEN: Anyone […]
Around Town VOTE FOR ATHLETE OF WEEK: It’s time to vote for the standout high school performer of the week for the Central Wisconsin area. The Menke GMC Athlete of the week poll for April 6-13 is now open until noon Thursday. Local athletes in the running include: Rayanne Clendenning, who pitched the distance to earn […]
Around Town FOOTBALL OFFER: Late last month 2027 prospect Korz Loken from Iola-Scandinavia High School picked up an offer from the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound tight end spoke with Peegs.com about his interest in the IU program. Read the story here. GOLF RESULTS: The Iola-Scandinavia High School Golf Team played at Weymont Run Golf Course […]
Around Town GLACIER WOOD OPENING: The putting greens, driving range and all 18 holes will be opening for the 2025 season on Friday, April 11th at 10 a.m. Carts will be allowed with a few restrictions. Please call for tee times. WHITE HOUSE VISIT: President Trump invited the Championship North Dakota State University Bison football […]
Around Town ORDINATION: Please plan to attend Pastor Gail’s installation and Ordination at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 3, at 11 a.m. A meal will be shared following the service and RSVPs are due by April 20 if you will be there. TRACTOR CLUB MEETING: The Central Wisconsin Tractor Club meeting will be […]
Around Town VILLAGE ORDINANCE MEETING: The Village of Iola will hold a Working Board Meeting on Monday, April 7, at 11 a.m. to review the Ordinance Book update changes from Municode. The meeting is at the Iola Village Hall. WATERCOLOR PAINTING: Local watercolor artist Carolyn Rosenberg will offer a painting class on Monday, April 14, […]