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Around Town COUNTY BOARD LEADERSHIP: Iola-Scandinavia is fortunate to have two of its Waupaca County Board supervisors elected to leadership positions. Jim Nygaard of Scandinavia (Town of Scandinavia) is the new chair, and Rick Ertl of Iola (Scandinavia Township) is vice chair. Congratulations! GOLF TEAM RESULTS: The I-S Thunderbird Boys’ Golf Team placed fifth at […]
Around Town VEHICLE BREAK-IN UPDATE: According to the Iola Police Department, there has been one break-in of a vehicle in the village. Police ask residents to lock their vehicles, not leave any valuables in them, and be on the lookout for suspicious activity in their neighborhood. SHINING AND POACHING SENTENCE: An 18-year-old involved in a […]
Around Town ICE CREAM: Shivers has announced it is opening on Saturday, May 9. Hours are Monday through Friday, 3:30-8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. VEHICLE BREAKIN: A truck and SUV were reportedly broken into overnight on Ellefson Street in Iola this week. TBIRD BASEBALL GOLD OUTING: The 12th annual Baseball Golf Outing […]
Around Town WHAT YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FORE: Mothers play free on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, at Glacier Wood Golf Course. Call for tee times (or is it tea times?). SWEETCAKES BY ALEXUS: According to the business’s post, Alexus has put her bakery trailer up for sale and will be done by the end of […]
Around Town CHANCELLOR’S LEADERSHIP AWARD: Iola’s Parker Prahl is the recipient of the UWS-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies’ Chancellor’s Leadership Award. Students are a select group of graduating seniors who, throughout their careers at UW-Stevens Point, have demonstrated significant leadership, engaged in campus and/or community service, and shown a commitment to personal growth. The […]
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 […]
