St. Mary Magdalene livestream services April 10-12

St. Mary Magdalene’ staff will try to livestream through Facebook on those three days. The church has changed the times for your convenience and so you can also participate in the Bishop’s Pascal Triduum celebration with Bishop Ricken. The schedule for those three days will be as follows: Holy Thursday 5 p.m., Good Friday noon, […]

Bartel faces Nygaard for County Supervisor District 9

If you live in the town or village of Scandinavia, you will have a choice who represents you on the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors. Incumbent Jim Nygaard, Scandinavia, is being challenged by Joel Bartel, Farmington. See the Waupaca County Post story on them here.

Tappa’s photo project covered by newspaper

Iola’s Jenna Tappa has taken dozens of family portraits as a food raiser for the Iola Food Pantry since the stay at home emergency started. She travels to people’s homes, keeps her social distance, and assembles the family on their porch or other area of their property for a group portrait. For the complete story […]

Join Lions in supporting Iola Food Pantry

The Iola Lions Club Board has elected to donate $500 to the Iola Food Pantry. The Lions invites anyone to help increase the impact of their gift by donating what money you can. Checks payable to Iola Food Pantry can be mailed to: Mark Forseth, Iola Lions IFP, E2090 Wolberg Road, Iola, WI 54945. Iola […]

Lions Snow Melt Contest entries cutoff April 6

Entries for the Iola Lions Snow Melt Contest is Monday, April 6. Cost of entries is $2 each or three for $5. If you pay $10 you get seven entries. So far, the earliest date submitted is March 26 and the latest July 4. The entry closest to the official melt date without going over […]

State voter registration now working

Voter registration is up and working again through “myvote” for anyone who has not registered for the April 7 election and would like to vote. Register at myvote.wi.gov. You can apply for absentee ballots after you register.

Iola-Scandinavia: Rundown of what’s and what’s not happening

This is updated several times per day as information comes in If you would like to add something, please email HeadspringIS@gmail.com Schools Breakfast and lunch available to all students free of charge March 17-20 and March 30-April 3. Visit the website for more information and details. TDS has free 60-day broadband access for students. For […]

Iola Lions offer Snow Melt Contest

It’s time for the 4th Annual Iola Lions Snow Melt Contest. When do you think the pile will melt away? Entries are $2 each or $5 for three entries. If you pay $10 you will get seven entries and this year’s Iola Lions pin! Last day to submit entries will be Monday, April 6. To […]

Scandinavia glacial geology program March 9

A program on the glacial geology of the Scandinavia area will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, March 9, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center. It will feature Terry Gerlach, retired U.S. Geological Survey geologist. Emphasis will be on Jorgens Park geological features. The program is sponsored by Friends of Scandinavia History.