Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news odds & ends

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 […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news odds & ends

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 […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

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 […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

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 […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

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 […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

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, […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA MEETING: The Village of Iola Community Development Authority will also meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Clerk’s office. It will go into closed session to consider financial, medical, social, or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems, or the […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

Around Town CHAMBER OFFICERS: Greg Loescher was nominated and elected president of the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce and Carol Busse as secretary. Both incumbents will serve an additional two-year term. Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as substitute teachers! Flexible hours! Competitive daily rates! Apply here. Around […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news odds & ends

Around Town MAKE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE: Want to make a gingerbread house? You can on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Iola Village Library. Drop in during library hours.   Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as substitute teachers! Flexible hours! Competitive daily rates! Apply here. Around the […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG: The annual Christmas Sing-Along at the Crystal Café will be held on Friday, Dec. 19, starting at 9 a.m. The Christmas story will be read, and patrons can enjoy music from the Amherst Choir and the Iola Choir. Singing is encouraged. Free coffee and cookies will be served. Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA […]