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A May 2 story in the Waupaca County Post indicates that Iola’s Living Oaks / The Willows has been sold to NEST Senior Living. That story is available here. The new firm is owned by Krista and Jim Mendyke, whose photo from Krista’s LinkedIn page appears with this article. Brandi Jorgensen will stay on as […]
The Crystal Café of Iola will be offering menus for Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and Syttende Mail (May 17). For Cinco de Mayo, the menu will, offer a taco salad loaded with nachos and $1 Margaritas. The day is an annual celebration which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at […]
The following businesses have job opportunities in the greater Iola-Scandinavia area. A Personal Touch Pet Salon, Scandinavia, is hiring a fulltime grooming assistant bather and retail for 30-50 hours per week. Starts at $10/hour plus tips. Info 715-467-0003 or apersonaltouchpetsalonllc@gmail.com. Waupaca Foundry, Waupaca, is hiring full-time production team members to join its Waupaca team. […]
The Iola Old Car Show is featuring eight collector beer cans for its 50th anniversary show this year in partnership with O’so Brewing Company and Wisconsin Distributors. Vehicles featured are: 1930 Cadillac V-16, 1957 Chevy Pickup, 1957 Chevy Two Door, 1965 Shelby Mustang Fastback, 1966 Volkswagon 23-Window Bus, 1967 Corvette, 1967 Pontiac GTO, and 1970 […]
Silver Lake Lanes in Scandinavia has updated its menu.
For its reopening, The Iron Grille has intorduced a new menu.
Help ScandiHus in Scandinavia is celebrating its 5th anniversary on Saturday, April 2. The business will give away $5 gift certificates with every purchase to local Scandinavia businesses (until they run out). It has a raffle with five prizes and if you shop at any of the other businesses in town you could get a […]
Many Iola-Scandinavia businesses and persons with ties to the area fared well in the 2021 Best of Waupaca promotion by the Waupaca Buyer’s Guide. Glacier Wood Golf Course received the top honor for area golf courses. Sherry Kielblock of Silver Lake Lanes came in first as the area’s top waitress (not bad for a business […]
By Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative This year marks the 85th anniversary since the roots of Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative were established. At an April 30, 1937, meeting that included five people who emerged from previous organizational activities, the articles of incorporation for the Waupaca Electric Cooperative were signed. The goal was to build an electric […]