• The Waupaca County Beekeepers meet tonight in the Iola Community Center. Bee there are bee square event for local beekeepers!
• Heck with Groundhog Day, it’s also National Sled Dog Day. Mush!
• Waupaca Community Arts Hub will be featured Guest Chef at Sliced Pizza Co. in Scandinavia on Feb. 5 between 1-3 p.m. For every 14-inch pizza the organization gets $5 to support local arts.
• The coronavirus is like Groundhog Day … If you stick your head outside and encounter another person, you get 6 more weeks of quarantine. – Joe Jones
• Erik Doughty of Ogdensburg was recognized as the Iola Historical Society’s 2021 Docent of the Year. Charles Nordness was recognized for his volunteer efforts. A special Stalwart Member was awarded to Sharon Peterson, a veteran member, supporter, and emeritus board member. Presentations were announced by Cliff Mishler, HIS president. Congratulations to all award recipients!
• Tom Fucik received the Department of Defense ESGR Patriot Award. He weas nominated to receive the award by Katherine Leaf, a Millstone employee pursuing a Physical Therapy degree under a ROTC funded program. Congratulations Tom!
• This weekend’s activities: February 4-6 Iola Winter Carnival; February 4 Iola-Scandinavia High School JV2/JV/Varsity Basketball at Weyauwega-Fremont, 6 p.m. & Iola-Scandinavia High School JV/Varsity Girls Basketball host Weyauwega-Fremont, 6 p.m.; February 5 Vintage Snowmobile Show, Northland Sports Bar & Grill, noon.

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