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Around Town FREE HAT: If you’re a runner, you can get a free hat from the Iola Winter Sports Club is you register to run on Sunday, Sept. 13, in the Iola Fall Classic. Register here. RIDE FOR HEROES: This horse-riding event is slated for Sept. 10-12 at the Iola Car Show Campground. Wolf River […]
As an avid fisherman, Holly Neumann sought to bring the opportunity of that sport to those people who may have disabilities – especially older veterans – with the installation of a fishing pier at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Iola on Wednesday, Aug. 26. For her, the pier represents “unity and opportunity”. “Not only can […]
Around Town OPEN BOOK: The Village of Scandinavia has scheduled Open Book for assessments on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 9-11 a.m. at the Scandinavia Municipal Center. The Board of Review is Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6-8 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. To object and appear before the Board of Review, contact Alison Dunham, village […]
Around Town BOWLING SIGN-UP: If you plan on bowling in a junior league at Silver Lake Lanes, the deadline to register is Saturday, Sept. 12. On that date, you can register at the alley from 9 a.m.-noon. Leagues start Friday, Sept. 18. GLACIER WOOD GOLF CLUB in Iola will host the Stevens Point Fire Fighters’ […]
Around Town THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: The Iola-Scandinavia High School Varsity Football team will travel to Highland. The start time has been changed to 7 p.m. SCHOOL SUPPLIES: The Iola Public Library has school supplies to give away. Job Opportunities COMMUNITY INSURANCE: Full-time Customer Service Insurance Agent in Waupaca office. Training provided. Benefits and career development. […]
Around Town OPENING LATE: Shivers will open from 3-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, due to a staff shortage. BACK TO SCHOOL activities are underway across the area as the third annual Iola-Scandinavia Back to School Family Week continues through Aug. 28. Sponsored by the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce, the event features localized programming, promotions, […]
Around Town T-BIRDS WIN: Iola-Scandinavia earned a convincing 34-8 victory over Marion/Tigerton at Marion on Thursday, Aug. 20, using a powerful running game and timely passing attack. Aiden Bowen sparked the Thunderbirds with three rushing touchdowns on runs of 89, 8 and 43 yards. Quarterback Mason Kriesel completed three of six passes for 85 yards […]
Around Town RETURN TO IOLA: Downtown Iola could soon see a lively revival as the Iola Car Show hopes to draw classic cars, residents and visitors into the heart of the community all day on Saturday, Sept. 5. The vision is simple: streets lined with polished vintage vehicles, local businesses welcoming foot traffic and families […]
Around Town SCAM ALERT: A woman is reportedly going door to door offering free dish soap in Iola and Scandinavia. Police indicate such schemes may involve overpriced products, false charity claims, or attempts to gather information. Residents should avoid sharing personal details and report suspicious solicitors, vehicles, or travel directions. One person indicated she was […]
Around Town NEW PASTOR: Freddie Kirk is the new pastor at Iola United Methodist Church. She and her husband, Harry, have a dog and a cat. Welcome to Iola-Scandinavia! IOLA-SCANDINAVIA CHAMBER announced the third annual Back to Class Family Week, running Aug. 22-28 at 180 S. Main St. with localized programming, promotions, and family activities. […]
