Around Town
SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Iola Village Library and Scandinavia Public Library have their summer reading programs in full swing. Stop in, sign up, and win!
BAND AT STRAWBERRYFEST: Students from the Lessons from the Arts will perform at Strawberry Fest at the Iola Historical Society from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., weather permitting. Come out and listen to the Iola-Scandinavia Community Jam Band.
SAVE THE DATE: Iola-Scandinavia Songfest is coming up July 17-19 at various locations.
IOLA CAR SHOW PREPS CONTINUE: Organizers reminded enthusiasts to reserve golf carts soon before price increases for the July 9-11 event. Additional details on the 2026 schedule, including swap meet and entertainment, remain active in promotions.
CHAMBER HIGHLIGHTS HISTORIC MARKERS: The Iola-Scandinavia Chamber noted National Historic Marker Day, encouraging residents to explore the area’s 27 Historic Iola markers with available maps and checklists.
Around the County
NEW LONDON SEEKS INPUT. The New London Board of Public Works recommended construction of a new wastewater treatment facility to the Common Council. A public hearing on the plan is set for Thursday at 5:15 p.m. in council chambers. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
SHAWNA RILEY SEEKS ASSEMBLY SEAT. New London resident Shawna Riley announced her candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 56. She cited a personal mission to advocate for better policies in the region. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
WAUPACA TRANSIT: Waupaca County’s Catch a Ride flexible public transit program has surpassed 8,000 completed rides, highlighting growing demand for countywide transportation services. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
ONE DEAD IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY CRASH. A two-vehicle collision killed one person Tuesday afternoon in the Town of Vinland. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene; the second driver’s condition was not immediately released. (Source: FOX11)
FOND DU LAC WARRANT SUSPECT ARRESTED. A man wanted on a felony warrant was captured after a marsh chase in Fond du Lac County on Tuesday. He fled from a deputy on a bicycle before a K-9 track located him. (Source: FOX6)
WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT RULES FOR MENOMINEE TRIBE. The court sided with the Menominee Nation in a Legend Lake property dispute Tuesday, citing tribal sovereign immunity that protects the tribe and a member from the lawsuit. (Source: WBAY)
EVERS CONTINUES POTHOLE PATROL TOUR. Gov. Tony Evers highlighted road investments in Appleton on Tuesday as drivers complained about persistent potholes. The annual tour spotlights infrastructure work across the state. (Source: WBAY)
WOLF RIVER FLOOD VICTIMS FACE REPAIR RESTRICTIONS. Residents in Winnebago County’s Town of Wolf River continue to deal with the impacts of historic flooding, with new limits on home repairs as recovery efforts proceed. (Source: FOX11)
NEENAH RESIDENTS RAISE FLOCK CAMERA CONCERNS. Privacy worries surfaced at a Neenah meeting on Tuesday over police use of Flock license plate cameras. The police chief and a company representative addressed safety and data issues. (Source: WBAY)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:
HENRY VIII CROWNED KING. In 1509, Henry VIII was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey, London, launching a reign that transformed the nation through the English Reformation and significant political upheaval.
NAPOLEON INVADES RUSSIA. In 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte’s Grande Armée crossed the Niemen River to invade Russia, beginning a disastrous campaign that contributed to the emperor’s eventual downfall.
BERLIN BLOCKADE BEGINS. In 1948, the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin, prompting the Western Allies to launch the Berlin Airlift to supply the city amid rising Cold War tensions.
U.S. SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS ROE. In 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and ending the constitutional right to abortion.
ENRIQUE IGLESIAS TOPS CHARTS. In 2000, Enrique Iglesias’ “Be With You” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a major pop success for the Latin artist.
RICHARD MARX HITS NO. 1. In 1989, Richard Marx’s “Satisfied” climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his third chart-topper from the album “Repeat Offender.”
SOUTH AFRICA WINS RUGBY CUP. In 1995, South Africa defeated New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final, with President Nelson Mandela presenting the trophy to Francois Pienaar in a unifying post-apartheid moment.
ISNER-MAHUT WIMBLEDON EPIC. In 2010, John Isner defeated Nicolas Mahut in the longest tennis match in history at Wimbledon, lasting 11 hours and 5 minutes over three days.
DANCING PLAGUE ERUPTS. In 1374, the Dancing Plague began in Aachen, Germany, with crowds dancing uncontrollably for days in one of the earliest documented cases of mass psychogenic illness.
JOHN CABOT REACHES AMERICA. In 1497, Italian explorer John Cabot, sailing for England, landed in Newfoundland, claiming the land for the English crown.
