Monday Iola-Scandinavia new briefs

Around Town ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The annual meeting of the Iola-Scandinavia School District will be held on Monday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Iola-Scandinavia High School Auditorium. The complete agenda and reports are available here. SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS: There are a number of fundraisers for school groups, including sponsorship sales for the musical, […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town SAVE THE DATE: The Halloween Victorian House Tour and Craft Show will be held Oct. 25-26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 255 Mill Street in Scandinavia. There will be a $3 donation at the door for the Waupaca County Humane Society. Around the County ROBOTIC OPEN HOUSE: ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca will host an […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia new briefs

Around Town RURAL ROAD REPAIR: Are there local roads in your community that need repairs? If they are used by farmers or the agricultural industry, then your local government could apply for the Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP), according to State Rep. Brent Jacobson. “Last session, the 87th Assembly District received millions of dollars through […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town WATERCOLOR CLASS: Local artist Carolyn Rosenberger will offer a watercolor class on Monday, Oct. 13, at Lessons From the Art. The painting will be of a colorful autumn landscape featuring barn buildings set against a wooded background. Cost is $25 and includes all supplies. SAVE THE DATE: Halloween Spooktacular will be held on […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town FALL LUNCHEON BUFFET: As a sure sign of fall, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church ladies will hold their traditional Fall Luncheon Buffet on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults are $10, children are $3, and children under 3 are free. DONATIONS NEEDED: The Thirsty Perch, Iola restaurant and music venue, lost its […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town WITCHES PADDLE: Iola Mills wants to set the dates for the 2025 Witches & Wizards Paddle on Lake Iola. Join in on the water (BYO boats/boards) or on the shores at Iola Mills. Please cast your votes on possible dates by Friday, Oct. 5, and we’ll get it on the calendar. HOMECOMING: It’s […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town DANCE CLASSES: Precision Dance Company will start dance classes on Oct. 27 in Iola. It is located next door to the old Subway location by Sentry Foods at 115 Meadow Road. The dance studio instructs lyrical, tap, jazz, hip hop, and technique. Registration is available on its website www/precisiondancecompany.net. For further information, email […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia new briefs

Thunderbirds Band earns statewide recognition with prestigious convention invites After months of dedication and practice, the Thunderbirds High School Band has been selected from applicants across Wisconsin to perform as a guest ensemble at two major state conventions this January 2026. The group will showcase their talent in Eau Claire at the Wisconsin Concert Band […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town ALBERS NAMED MORNING CO-ANCHOR: Iola native Andrea Albers has been a familiar and trusted face for TMJ4 News viewers since joining the station in 2021 as a reporter and anchor. Most recently, she has been guiding the Milwaukee area through the morning commute as TMJ4’s traffic anchor, and as the station’s consumer reporter, […]