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Around Town MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS ANNOUNCED: New mountain bike trails, snowmaking system upgrade, and facility expansion are all part of a major improvement campaign at the Iola Winter Sports Club. The total campaign goal is $2.5 million. Read the Waupaca County Post article here. BULLYING PETITION CIRCULATING: There is an anti-bullying petition being circulated to be […]
Around Town WASHINGTON, D.C., BOUND: FCCLA students competed at the State Leadership Conference, and three are advancing to nationals. Avah Weinreis and Olivia Thiel earned a Gold rating for their Chapter in Review Display, and Maggie Williams also brought home Gold in Entrepreneurship. At the state competition, Aliviah Noack earned a Bronze rating in the […]
Around Town ARTEMIS II MISSION CONNECTION: The Crystal Café posted that their youngest daughter, Olivia, had the amazing honor of serving aboard the USS John P. Murtha while on a temporary duty assignment for this special Artemis II mission. “We are so proud of Olivia and of all the brave men and women serving in […]
By Trey Foerster, Publisher An unusual ice storm hit Iola-Scandinavia on Thursday, April 2, covering the area with about a half-inch of ice. Tree damage was severe, and the ice took its toll on electrical wires and transformers throughout the area. It took until Tuesday, April 7, to restore power to all Central Wisconsin Electric […]
The Iola Citywide Rummage Sale is happening this year, scheduled for May 14-17 (Thursday through Sunday). The map will include Iola, Scandinavia, and the surrounding area. This year, printed maps will be available at various locations in the community and on the website (www.iolarummagesale.com) beginning May 10. Get On the Map! Visit www.iolarummagesale.com to list your sale. There […]
Around Town GLACIER WOOD GOLF: The course, driving range, and putting green will open on Saturday, April 16. WATERCOLOR CLASS: Local watercolor artist Carolyn Rosenberger is offering a painting class on Tuesday, April 21, of a woodland scene. It will be held at Lessons from the Art in Iola. SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Summer School Registration […]
Around Town I-S PEE WEE BOARD: There will be an I-S Pee Wee Board meeting on Friday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. at 115 Meadow Road in Iola. The meeting is open to the public. There are board positions still open. FAILED SCHOOL REFERENDUM: The following was posted on the Iola-Scandinavia School District Facebook page: […]
Around Town SOFTBALL GAME CANCELED: The Iola-Scandinavia High School softball game against Laona/Wabeno has been canceled for tomorrow, April 2. It is rescheduled for Friday, April 24, and will be played in Iola. BEN BECK FEATURE: WSAW posted a feature on Iola-Scandinavia’s Ben Beck, reigning Division 3 3200-meter champion. Read the story here. Congratulations Ben! […]
Around Town EGG MY HOUSE: Deadline for Egg My House participation has been extended to Thursday, April 2. It is a fundraiser for the Iola-Scandinavia High School softball team. Job Opportunities SCANDIHUS: The Scandinavia business is hiring. You must be 16 years of age. Email your resume and availability to scandihusllc@gmail.com. SLICED PIZZA CO.: The […]
Around Town OUR READERSHIP: How many readers does HeadspringIS.com really have? Iola-Scandinavia School District referendum story on March 23: 4,013; Iola-Scandinavia School Board candidates’ story on March 25: 2,500; Meet the Village of Iola Trustee candidates’ story, March 26: 2,058. RABIES VACCINATIONS: Town of Scandinavia residents, in accordance with Wisconsin statutes, chapter 174.05 and chapter […]
