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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 …

Grant funds park plumbing

IOLA – The Chet Krause Legacy Park will be seeing the restrooms outfitted with plumbing in the near future after receiving a grant for $50,000. The Vibrant Spaces grant was awarded in 2023 and …

First Junk-in-the-Trunk on May 17

IOLA – The Iola Revitalization Committee will be holding their first ever Junk-in-the-Trunk event where people can come and sell items from their car. The event will be held May 17 at the Iola …

Game cancelled? Call this number

IOLA-SCANDINAVIA – The Iola-Scandinavia Recreation Association (ISRA) has a hotline parents can call should they need information regarding their child and school sports. It is 715.445.2411 …

Fretting about food trucks

IOLA – Food trucks have gained popularity in the past couple years; however, when they show up in a small village or city it can affect the established businesses and that concern was brought …

Schustek stays in charge of board

IOLA – The Village of Iola board president seat was contested for the spring election with incumbent Jennifer Schustek coming out on top April 1. The numbers came in at 279 votes for Schustek …

Kewaunee judge oversees Iola sand mine case

IOLA – A new decision made by a Kewaunee County judge will send the Iola sand mine case into fall before any final decisions are made. The proposed Iola sand mine on the Iola Car Show grounds …

Pump up the volume: not in Iola

IOLA – The music ordinance in the Village of Iola was created and approved in May 2023 to outline policy for outdoor and music entertainment within the village limits. Recent complaints may be …

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