New director named at Scandinavia Public Library

Norwegian folk art brings local women together

This group of workers were able to fix and get the Iola Riverwalk open. Shown from left, FRONT: Rollie Meyers, Dan Remington and Goob Sprangers. BACK): Mark Doll, Glen Tetzlaff and Scott Bestul. …

Communities throughout Waupaca County will celebrate the Fourth of July with parades, picnics and fireworks. File Photo Parades, picnics and fireworks will be featured during Fourth of July …

A bronze statue of Chet Krause was installed in Chet Krause Legacy Park in Iola. Emily Conroy Photo Bronze sculpture commemorates Iola icon By Emily Conroy The Chet Krause statue made it home to the …

The Iola Historical Society has a Native American dugout canoe on display. Emily Conroy Photo Artifact at Iola Historical Society By Emily Conroy Modern scientific tests are revealing the story of a …

ISHS junnior Baylee Donovan lifting weights. Emily Conroy Photo Donovan dead lifts 363 lbs. By Emily Conroy Junior Baylee Donovan started powerlifting last summer and took first place at state finals …

Iola's River Walk needs repair. Emily Conroy Photo Repairs needed, solutions discussed By Emily Conroy The Community Development Authority (CDA) met March 25 to begin discussions on repairs to the …

Emily Conroy is a new reporter for the Waupaca County Post. Robert Cloud Photo Conroy to cover Iola, Scandinavia, Manawa By Robert Cloud A new reporter has joined the staff at the Waupaca County …

Jill Willems, of Iola, shown working on a rosemaling project. Emily Conroy Photo Group celebrates Norwegian art form By Emily Conroy Their friendship was forged in a mutual love for a Norwegian art …

A young participant takes a little spill after jumping during a prior Iola Winter Carnival. File Photo Iola e vent set for Feb. 2-4 By Emily Conroy The 62nd Iola Winter Carnival is set for Friday …

Iola-Scandinavia students rehearsing for an upcoming musical. Photo courtesy of I-S Musical Theater Students to perform ‘Footloose’ By Greg Seubert Sponsorships are available to support the …

Sheri Seubert enjoys Mother's Day in 2007 with sons Dylan (left) and Kyle. Greg Seubert Photo Wife, mother, friend loved by many By Greg Seubert Let’s face it. Anyone who says cancer isn’t a big …

The Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee met Dec. 5 in Waupaca and postponed a decision on a conditional use permit from Faulks Brothers Construction Inc. and the Iola Car Show. Holly Neumann …

Holly Neumann will officially retire in December from her part-time position as a staff reporter and photographer for the Waupaca County Post, New London Press Star and Clintonville Tribune-Gazette. …

Iola effort supports funding for leader dogs The Iola Lions are supporting Leader Dogs for the Blind by collecting antlers and sheds at a local business. Jody Mork recently placed a box to collect …

A still from Jill Sisson Quinn's animated story, "A Mother's Lesson From Rib Mountain." Image Courtesy of Wisconsin Life PBS Quinn to appear on Nov. 23 Wisconsin Life Wisconsin Life on PBS Wisconsin …

Retired professor in Iola writes poetry By Holly Neumann Iola resident Patricia Williams has published her third book, “Rejection to Acceptance: 57 Poems That Finally Made It.” Patricia Williams …

Emmett and Casey Danielson perform "Taps" at a Veterans Day program at Iola-Scandinavia High School. Holly Neumann Photo Dobbe recalls time in Vietnam By Holly Neumann The Iola-Scandinavia School …

Audience members wait to hear the outcome of Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting held on Oct. 30, regarding the Conditional Use Permit sought by Faulks Bros. to do non-metallic …