Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town I-S PEE WEE BOARD: There will be an I-S Pee Wee Board meeting on Friday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. at 115 Meadow Road in Iola. The meeting is open to the public. There are board positions still open. FAILED SCHOOL REFERENDUM: The following was posted on the Iola-Scandinavia School District Facebook page: […]

Scandinavia Town Board holds March meeting, approves new planning commissioner

The Scandinavia Town Board convened its regular meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, focusing on routine financial updates, road maintenance, and preparations for upcoming town business. Board Chair Bryan Fuhs called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Present were board members Brenda Mazemke, Bryan Fuhs, Lonnie Pryzbylski, Frank Bauer, […]

Our Savior’s unveils historic marker

On Palm Sunday, March 29, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church unveiled its historical marker. It is marker #26 installed by the Iola Historical Society. Standing just beside the entrance addition built in 1990, the marker is easily accessible for parking near and viewing. Pastor Gail Kenny unveiled the marker, and IHS President Cliff Mishler gave a […]

Wisconsin Senate Oversight Committee accuses AG Kaul of violating law by allowing out-of-state funded attorneys in DOJ

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. […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

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 obituary

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 […]