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Marianne Helgeson Gjertson December 30, 1933 – April 25, 2026 Marianne was born Dec. 30, 1933, in Friendship, Wisconsin, to Lizette L. Krenz and Herbert A. Helgeson and died April 25, 2026. She grew up in Omro and Iola, Wisconsin, graduating from Iola High School in 1951. After attending Wisconsin State University – Oshkosh for […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds used two massive innings to pull away from the Pittsville Panthers, posting a 14-4 victory Friday at Taylor Field & Park. Pittsville took an early lead, scoring twice in the first inning when Grant Rademan doubled. The Panthers added a run in the fourth on a flyout by Vollert for a 3-2 […]
By Tom Andersdon, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat St. Mary’s Catholic, 5-1, in a non-conference game at home. The Thunderbirds improve their overall record to 8-3 while the Zephyrs drop to 6-5 overall. St. Mary’s scored their lone run in the first inning to take a 1-0 lead. The T-Birds responded with three runs in […]
Chairman Dean Lashua called the Harrison Town Board meeting at Northland Lutheran Church to order at 6:30 p.m. with all board members present: Lashua, John Phillips, Carrie Powell, Brandon Schuster, Rose Trost, Mike Schultz, and Megan Guzman. The board approved minutes from the previous meeting on a motion by Schultz, seconded by Phillips. Treasurer’s report […]
The Helvetia Town Board approved its 2026 budget and awarded a $99,000 contract for road work during its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 21. Chairman Jeff Opper called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Six citizens attended, along with board members and two students observing. The board first approved minutes from […]
The Helvetia Town Board will convene its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the town hall, E2544 County Road GG in Iola. Officials will discuss the town’s insurance policy, planned 2026 road projects, and several town hall maintenance items during the open public meeting. Treasurer’s report and approval of bills and […]
AMHERST – The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) announces the return of the Grow Solar Central Wisconsin program for 2026, marking its ninth year. The program helps residents and small businesses in Portage, Marathon, Waupaca, Waushara, Wood, and Lincoln counties purchase solar systems at below-market prices. The initiative partners with the cities of Stevens Point […]
BONDUEL — The Bonduel Varsity Bears overcame an early deficit to edge the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds 3-1 Thursday. Despite being out-hit 7-5, the Bears’ timely hitting and aggressive baserunning proved decisive in the midweek matchup. Iola-Scandinavia struck first in the third inning when Gruba singled to bring home a run, giving the Thunderbirds a 1-0 lead. […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach BONDUEL – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team lost at Bonduel on Thursday, April 30, in a CWC-East game, 6-2. The loss drops the Thunderbirds’ conference record to 4-3 and their overall record to 7-3. The T-Birds took an early lead by scoring their only two runs in the top of the […]
Around Town VEHICLE BREAK-IN UPDATE: According to the Iola Police Department, there has been one break-in of a vehicle in the village. Police ask residents to lock their vehicles, not leave any valuables in them, and be on the lookout for suspicious activity in their neighborhood. SHINING AND POACHING SENTENCE: An 18-year-old involved in a […]
