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President Trump’s Administration recently released files on UFOs, an issue that has drawn decades of public fascination. The Pentagon has been reporting what it calls unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAPs, for decades. Public interest in UAPs has grown in recent years. Most publicized UFO sightings in Wisconsin Wisconsin has a rich history of reported UFO encounters, […]
WASHINGTON — The House passes the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, advancing a long-delayed overhaul of federal agriculture policy that includes amendments from Rep. Tony Wied of Wisconsin. Wied, a Republican who represents Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, votes in favor as the chamber approves the legislation and sends it to the Senate. […]
MARATHON — The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds outhit the Marathon HS Red Raiders but dropped a 10-5 decision Saturday, May 9, at Marathon High School. Marathon built an early lead and answered every Iola-Scandinavia threat to secure the victory. The Red Raiders scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning and four more in the […]
The Village of Iola Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main Street, to address park improvements, community event permissions, financial transactions, and other local matters. Trustees will review several new business items focused on enhancing public facilities and supporting […]
Around Town COUNTYWIDE THEFTS: Unlocked vehicles in the county have been entered overnight, including an incident in Iola on Ellefson Street. Guns were taken from vehicles in Symco and Manawa. Read the Waupaca County News article here. Around the County COUNTY BOARD VOTING: The technicalities and viewpoints behind the recent Waupaca County Board of Supervisors […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Shiocton, 9-4, in a CWC-East game on Thursday, May 7 at home. The Thunderbirds trailed 4-1 after three innings but scored six runs in the fourth inning and added a run each in the fifth and sixth innings for the win. The T-Birds improved their […]
SHIOCTON – Mason Kriesel drew four walks, and the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds parlayed strong plate discipline into a 12-7 victory over the Shiocton Chiefs on Thursday, May 7. The Thunderbirds scored three runs in the first inning and added insurance with a two-run sixth, overcoming a late deficit. They finished with nine hits and 11 walks […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Menominee Nation, 13-3, in a CWC-East game on Tuesday, May 5, at home. The game was stopped in the sixth inning due to the ten-run rule. The Thunderbirds improved their conference record to 6-3 and 10-3 overall. The T-Birds managed only two hits and held a […]
Around Town 4K ORIENTATION: Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School will hold its 4K Orientation on Thursday, May 7, from 5-6:30 p.m. For more information, go here. SHIVERS OPENING: The local ice cream business will open its window on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. A high of 62 degrees is forecast.
The Scandinavia Town Board convened Tuesday, April 8, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and approved zoning changes while reviewing local road maintenance efforts following a major snowstorm. Chair Bryan Fuhs called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with board members Brenda Mazemke, Lonnie Pryzbylski, Frank Bauer and Mike Mazemke present. Public attendees included Ricky […]
