Around Town
SAVE THE DATE: Strawberry Fest will be held on Saturday, June 28, at the Iola Historical Society campus from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goodwill donations are accepted. Food available includes homemade strawberry shortcake, pulled pork sandwiches while supplies last, hot dogs and chips, and sandwich dressings.
SURVEY REMINDER: This is your friendly reminder that community surveys have been mailed to all residents in the Iola-Scandinavia School District! Community feedback is important, and survey responses will be accepted through June 29. Need a paper copy? They are available at the elementary school and district office.
IOLA CAR SHOW PREPS CONTINUE. Organizers shared behind-the-scenes updates Wednesday evening for the July 9-11 event, highlighting upcoming activities and excitement building with just over three weeks remaining. Details emphasize swap meet, concerts, and more for the Midwest’s largest gathering.
Badger Amateur Baseball
Business Hours
SCHMIDT’S CORNERS: New hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to close.
Job Opportunities
DEE-O-GEE CARE: A Critter Cab Driver, a.m. and p.m., shifts are available. To apply text 715-412-0792.
COACHING POSITIONS: Fall coaching positions at Iola-Scandinavia High School include JV and JV2 Volleyball. Contact juedsd@iola.k12.wi.us.
Around the County
WAUPACA FULTON STREET: Construction plans for Fulton Street in Waupaca have been unveiled. Read the Waupaca County News story here.
CLINTONVILLE ALDERMAN RESIGNS: Clintonville Common Council accepted the resignation of Ald. Thomas Behnken of District 3, effective July 1. No further details on the reasons were immediately released in the latest reports. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
NEW LONDON Riverfront Apartments open. Officials held a ribbon-cutting on June 9 for the new SCS Wolf River waterfront apartment complex at 305 W. Wolf River Ave. The multi-million-dollar project adds market-rate housing with premium amenities to downtown New London’s south riverfront. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
THE WAUPACA COUNTY Emergency Management Committee approved purchasing 100,000 sandbags to replenish stockpiles used during recent severe weather and flooding events. Officials await federal aid. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
MANAWA TARGETED for flood mitigation: Waupaca County emergency management officials plan federal flood mitigation projects in Manawa after efforts protected the city’s wastewater treatment plant during prior emergencies. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
THE VILLAGE OF BELLEVILLE declared a local emergency after severe storms Wednesday evening caused significant property damage across the area. Officials are assessing impacts and coordinating recovery efforts. (Source: WKOW)
A SUSPECTED TORNADO caused damage and displaced residents in Dane County Wednesday evening as severe weather moved through south-central Wisconsin. Cleanup and assessments are underway. (Source: WBAY)
TEEN CHARGED: A 16-year-old girl faces serious charges, including driving without a license, after a Saturday crash in Fond du Lac County killed one person and injured others. The driver was allegedly speeding. (Source: WBAY)
A MILWAUKEE gym teacher is accused of hurting a student in class, prompting an investigation by school officials and police. Details on the incident remain limited as the case develops. (Source: FOX6)
A TEENAGER DIED after a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon at the intersection of CTH H, O and G in the Town of Weston in Clark County. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. (Source: WSAW)
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS: Lawmakers and advocates gathered at the State Capitol to highlight Gun Violence Awareness Month, calling for action with a display memorializing Wisconsin youth killed by guns. (Source: WSAW)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:
NAPOLEON DEFEATED: British forces under the Duke of Wellington and Prussian troops under Field Marshal von Blücher defeated Napoleon Bonaparte near Waterloo, Belgium, on June 18, 1815, ending the Napoleonic Wars.
U.S. DECLARES WAR ON BRITAIN: President James Madison signed the declaration of war against Great Britain on June 18, 1812, launching the War of 1812 over maritime rights and other disputes.
ASTRONAUT SALLY RIDE became the first American woman in space on June 18, 1983, launching aboard the space shuttle Challenger on mission STS-7.
AMELIA EARHART: American aviator Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean on June 18, 1928, as a passenger from Newfoundland to Wales.
PAUL MCCARTNEY: Singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, co-founder of The Beatles, was born in Liverpool, England, on June 18, 1942.
THE LANDMARK Monterey Pop Festival concluded on June 18, 1967, in California, featuring breakthrough performances by Jimi Hendrix, The Who, and Janis Joplin.
THE FIRST CHECKER CAB rolled off the assembly line in Kalamazoo, Mich., on June 18, 1923, establishing an iconic American taxi design.
BRITISH TROOPS evacuated Philadelphia, Pa., on June 18, 1778, during the Revolutionary War, after nearly nine months of occupation.
ARNOLD PALMER shot a final-round 65 to win the U.S. Open golf tournament on June 18, 1960, at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver.
COLUMBIA RECORDS introduced the 33⅓ rpm microgroove vinyl long-playing record on June 18, 1948, revolutionizing music consumption.
