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New UV system to zap pool germs

IOLA-SCANDINAVIA – The Iola-Scandinavia School Board voted to approve money from the Fitness and Aquatic Center endowment fund to pay for a new ultra violet (UV) system in the lap and leisure …

Packed hearing for Thirsty Perch

OLA – The Village of Iola board voted to not renew the liquor license for the Thirsty Perch at the June 26 public hearing. The board room was standing room-only as patrons of Thirsty Perch and …

Iola Car Show marks 53 years

IOLA – The Iola Car Show and Swap Meet is hosting its 53rd annual event that will take place from July 10 to 12. The 325-acre venue is set to host 4,000 swap spaces, 2,500 show cars and …

Trail network grows in Iola

IOLA – The Iola Winter Sports Club (IWSC) was recently awarded a grant through Waupaca County to expand their mountain biking trails. The Greenways Grant was started about six years ago as a …

Linemen in the classroom

IOLA – To help promote Electrical Safety Month in May, Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative (CWEC) provided classroom electricity safety demonstrations to fourth grade students at six …

Liquor license doesn’t receive renewal

IOLA – The Village of Iola board voted for the non-renewal of the class B liquor license for the Thirsty Perch. The unanimous vote took place June 10 at the Village of Iola monthly …

Caribou roamed here

IOLA – The 25th historical marker in Iola was unveiled on June 8 commemorating the Native American culture that lived in the area prior to settlers. “I really like this one because it …

His name is Iola

IOLA – Invasive species-eating goats have been hard at work on the River Walk trail in Iola and an unexpected but successful birth was a coincidental chance of a storm front and a passing …

Master of metal opens shop

IOLA – A new metal works business in Iola has become popular around the community as more and more people are looking for unique metal artwork. The new business, KSF Metal Works, is owned by …

Strawberry Fest turns 40

IOLA - Strawberries and local history are on the schedule for the Iola Historical Society’s Annual Strawberry Fest that will be held on June 22. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. …

New historical marker in Iola

IOLA – The Iola Historical Society will dedicate its Native American Heritage Historical Marker June 8. Native American populations have occupied central Wisconsin going back 14,000 years. To …

I-S Chamber of Commerce awards

IOLA-SCANDINAVIA – The annual award ceremony for the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce awards was held May 21 with winners in each category for outstanding person of the year, business of …

Graduating senior, debut author

SCANDINAVIA – Sienna Timm is graduating from Waupaca High School in a few days and she will be graduating as a published author. Her first novel was released on April 12. The Scandinavia …

Memorial Day in Iola

IOLA - The Iola Historical Society, in conjunction with the Sheveland-Taylor American Legion Post 14, is hosting its annual tribute to military veterans on Memorial Day with a pork roast dinner …

Goodwill at Junk-in-the -Trunk

IOLA – The village-wide rummage sale is taking place over the weekend and Junk-in-the-Trunk set to take place at the Iola Car Show Grounds on May 17. The Junk-in-the-Trunk will also be hosting …

State rep and senator visit Iola

IOLA – With Wisconsin’s district lines recently being remapped, some areas have new representatives and two of them came to Iola to introduce themselves on April 28. Assembly State …

Moen retires after 48 years

TOWN OF HARRISON – Fran Moen is retiring after 48 years of service as township clerk. She started in 1997 and was considered a “cornerstone” in the Town of Harrison. Over the years …

A fresh look for Iola

IOLA – The Village of Iola got a makeover after the Iola Revitalization committee added banners and new trash cans to the downtown area which will soon be followed by more new benches and …

Second Viking Market at the Mills

IOLA – The Viking Market is returning for its second year to celebrate Viking culture and history. The event is scheduled to take place May 17 at the historic Iola Mills, 300 North Main Street …

Field trip inspired by comics

IOLA-SCANDINAVIA – The third grade class at the Iola-Scandinavia elementary school were able to take a field trip to the Fox Valley Performing Arts Center last February to see the Cat Kid Comic …

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