IOLA – A flock of American white pelicans spotted at Iola Lake this spring has sparked concerns that the birds will quickly deplete the lake’s fish population, but experts say the reality is more …
SCANDINAVIA – For those looking to celebrate Father’s Day with a glimpse into the past, the Viking Age is coming to Main Street. The Wisconsin River Ravens, a local historical reenactment group, …
IOLA – Local establishment Thirsty Perch is renewing its push for a liquor license as a court appeal is ongoing. Thirsty Perch is a bar and grill on Water Street, though for the past year the …
IOLA – With an increase in community food needs, the Iola Food Pantry is starting regular hours beginning June 3. The food pantry will be open the first and third Wednesday from 8 to 10 a.m. and …
IOLA – The Iola Car Show specialty license plate will become available to the public June 9 through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Special License Plate program. The new plate …
IOLA –The Iola Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its annual community awards during its 28th annual Awards Night last week. With 30 ballots cast by members, voting was tightly …
IOLA – The Iola Historical Society, in partnership with the Sheveland-Taylor American Legion Post 14, will host its Annual Tribute to Military Veterans Memorial Day Pork Roast Dinner on May 25. The …
SCANDINAVIA — A late-night dispute between two Nicaraguan brothers following a shift at a local farm on Bestul Road in Scandinavia resulted in a felony domestic abuse charge after a man allegedly …
IOLA – Tucked among the historic buildings at Iola Mills, the Viking Market returned last Saturday as a laid-back gathering of reenactors, artisans and history enthusiasts. Now in the beginning of …
IOLA – The historic Iola Mills continues to emerge as a community arts and entertainment destination this summer, even as plans for a recording studio have been paused due to village ordinances. …
IOLA – A regional string of vehicle entries has made its way to Iola, adding to growing reports of incidents across Waupaca County that now includes the theft of a third gun. Police in Iola are …
SCANDINAVIA - The Scandinavia Booster club in partnership with the village has proposed a new pier and kayak launch at Silver Lake to replace a failing wooden structure. The project is slated for …
OGDENSBURG — In the early morning hours of April 22, a young woman found herself in the parking lot of Sentry Foods in Iola. She was bleeding from the head but she escaped without getting shot. Her …
SCANDINAVIA - A community fundraiser aimed at protecting Silver Lake from aquatic invasive species will take place May 17 at Jorgensen Park. The event called “A Day on the Lake,” is scheduled …
IOLA – The Iola-Scandinavia School Board met in closed session last week to discuss potential teacher non-renewals and employment actions following a failed operating referendum that leaves the …
IOLA - The Iola Winter Sports Club (IWSC) is pursuing a major capital campaign to add miles of new mountain bike trails, expand event space and upgrade its aging snowmaking system. IWSC, a nonprofit …
IOLA — Robert T. Vanzeeland, 33, of Iola, is facing 10 felony counts of possession of child pornography after investigators traced illegal uploads on Google Drive back to his family’s residence, …
IOLA – When storms knocked out power across parts of central Wisconsin last week, Lara Pagel was still thinking about hikers. Pagel, a volunteer with the Portage/Waupaca County chapter of the Ice …
Village of Scandinavia Incumbents Michael Hayes and Daniel Koehler were re-elected to the village board, defeating challenger Michael Schroder. Village of Iola Incumbent village …
IOLA – The Iola Historical Society revealed its 26th historical marker at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church last Sunday. Our Savior’s held its first service in November 1904 and was dedicated to the …