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First, it was Ruby’s Pantry closing. Then an ice storm that knocked out power to thousands of people for days. On top of rising gas prices, it’s been a lot. Some people have the resources to go get more food. Many don’t. The Iola Food Pantry is offering another “No Questions Asked Food Box Giveaway” […]
Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released a statement criticizing a final report from the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice that finds Attorney General Josh Kaul violated state law by permitting attorneys funded by out-of-state special interests to work inside the Wisconsin Department of Justice with the authority of assistant attorneys general. […]
Around Town SOFTBALL GAME CANCELED: The Iola-Scandinavia High School softball game against Laona/Wabeno has been canceled for tomorrow, April 2. It is rescheduled for Friday, April 24, and will be played in Iola. BEN BECK FEATURE: WSAW posted a feature on Iola-Scandinavia’s Ben Beck, reigning Division 3 3200-meter champion. Read the story here. Congratulations Ben! […]
Roger K. Nassen August 5, 1935 – March 29, 2026 Roger K. Nassen, age 90, lifelong resident of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by family on March 29, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born August 5, 1935, to the late Christian and Margaret (Nee Wendorf) Nassen. Roger was always known as a […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds opened their season with a 9-1 victory over Nekoosa on Tuesday, March 31, at Taylor Field in Iola. Wyatt Wolberg earned the win with three innings pitched. He allowed no hits, one walk, and struck out five. Mason Kriesel pitched one and one-third innings in relief. He allowed one hit, four walks, […]
Michael Schroeder, candidate for Village of Scandinavia trustee, has submitted answers to a series of questions asked by HeadspringIS.com. To date, incumbent candidates Michael Hayes and Daniel Koehler have not. The Spring election will be held in a week on Tuesday, April. 7. “I believe it is important to provide honest and transparent answers to […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds fastpitch softball team opens the 2026 season with a familiar face on the field and renewed optimism in the dugout. Led by 35th-year head coach Tom Anderson (466-279) and assisted by Stacy Bestul in her 26th year and Brooke Manley in her fifth, the Thunderbirds return 10 players with significant varsity experience […]
Around Town EGG MY HOUSE: Deadline for Egg My House participation has been extended to Thursday, April 2. It is a fundraiser for the Iola-Scandinavia High School softball team. Job Opportunities SCANDIHUS: The Scandinavia business is hiring. You must be 16 years of age. Email your resume and availability to scandihusllc@gmail.com. SLICED PIZZA CO.: The […]
Around Town OUR READERSHIP: How many readers does HeadspringIS.com really have? Iola-Scandinavia School District referendum story on March 23: 4,013; Iola-Scandinavia School Board candidates’ story on March 25: 2,500; Meet the Village of Iola Trustee candidates’ story, March 26: 2,058. RABIES VACCINATIONS: Town of Scandinavia residents, in accordance with Wisconsin statutes, chapter 174.05 and chapter […]
Lake Iola Lake District Commissioners will meet on Thursday, April 2, at 6 p.m. at Iola Village Hall to discuss and potentially adopt a budget recommendation for the 2026-27 fiscal year and a tax levy for 2026. The board will also set the date, time, and location for its annual meeting and adopt an agenda […]
