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Antique store to close

SCANDINAVIA – After nearly 12 years in business, The Trading Company antique store recently announced it will be permanently closing. The Trading Company located at E2094 Weinmann Road is open from …

Spring election: Waupaca County Board

COUNTY — All seats on the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors are up for two-year terms in the April 7 election. Here is a breakdown of each district, the areas they cover, and the candidates …

Village approves backyard chickens

IOLA – As of last week, Village of Iola residents could begin applying for a permit to keep backyard chickens after the village board approved an ordinance permitting hens in certain residential …

School referendum, local races on ballot

IOLA/SCANDINAVIA – Voters in the Iola-Scandinavia School District will go to the polls April 7 for the spring election, with several local offices and a school board referendum on the ballot. …

Residents question school referendum ahead of April vote

IOLA – Residents raised concerns about spending, budgeting transparency and enrollment trends during a community information meeting last month about a proposed multi-year operational referendum in …

Iola resident appears on Times Square billboard

IOLA - It may be a first for Iola: resident Justin Moen appeared on a billboard in New York City’s Times Square last week. Moen, a radio and digital marketing specialist with NRG Media, was …

Village board to rule on the roost

IOLA – Residents may soon be waking up to more than alarm clocks as the Village Board considers an ordinance that would allow backyard chickens in certain residential districts. If adopted, …

Village preparing recreation plan

IOLA - The Village of Iola is in the process of preparing an Outdoor Recreation Plan (ORP) that will guide future park and recreation projects and help the community qualify for grant funding. The …

Pier project moves forward

IOLA - A $5,000 donation from the Krause Foundation has moved the American Legion Sheveland-Taylor Post 14’s fishing pier project closer to its $25,000 fundraising goal. The pier is planned for …

The 60-meter jump returns

IOLA – The 64th annual Iola Winter Carnival wrapped up on Sunday at the Iola Winter Sports Club, where a crowd gathered to watch nearly 60 young ski jumpers take to the hills following a weekend of …

SCANDINAVIA – The Scandinavia Historical Society of Wisconsin, formerly Friends of Scandinavia History (FOSH) is celebrating its 20-year anniversary and holding its annual chili luncheon …

Winter Carnival coming soon

IOLA — The community of Iola will be hosting their 64th Iola Winter Carnival, taking place Feb. 6-8. This three-day event features family-friendly activities, historic winter sports, delicious …

IOLA – At its meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, the Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education approved a four-year, non-recurring operational referendum question that will appear on the ballot Tuesday, April …

Iola-Scandy: a year in review

IOLA – The year is set to come to a close in a few short days and as we all start to think about what we want to accomplish in the New Year, it’s always good to take a look back on the years …

No-questions-asked food boxes

IOLA – On Thursday, Dec. 11, the Iola Food Pantry will host a “No Questions Asked Food Box Giveaway” for people in Iola and the surrounding communities. Between 3 and 6 p.m., those …

Quilts of Valor presented

IOLA – The annual presentation of Quilts of Valor took place on Nov. 3, where local veterans are honored with handcrafted quilts as a thank you for their service. The quilts are made by Norske …

Park to get new fishing pier

IOLA - On October 14, the American Legion Sheveland-Taylor Post 14 approved the addition of a fishing pier to the Veterans Memorial Park, during their monthly meeting. “I think this will be a …

Successful blood drive but hold the coffee

IOLA – The Iola Fitness and Aquatic center held a blood drive Sept. 17 that included free Peanuts shirts and a wide range of pumpkin desserts. The drive was held in the center’s Mishler …

Lutefisk, lefse served up in Northland

IOLA — The congregation of Northland Lutheran Church will host its 107th Annual Lutefisk Supper and Norwegian Bake & Craft Sale on Saturday, Oct. 18. The rural church will serve the …

Judge to decide on proposed sand mine

IOLA – All testimony has been compiled in regards to the proposed sand mine on the Iola Car Show Grounds and now the decision lies with Judge Jeffrey Wisnicky in Kewaunee County. The proposed …

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