Iola Car Show specialty plate to launch June 9 in Wisconsin

A new Wisconsin specialty license plate celebrating the Iola Car Show will officially become available June 9, 2026, through the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles’ Special License Plate program. Organizers said the plate was developed with input from Iola fans and car enthusiasts, making it a community-driven tribute to one of the state’s best-known automotive […]

Iola-Scandinavia students receive more than $286,000 in scholarships

Students at Iola-Scandinavia High School collect more than $286,000 in scholarships this year, rewarding academic achievement, leadership, community service, and extracurricular involvement as they prepare for college and careers. The awards, announced in May 2026, come from local organizations, memorials, businesses, civic groups, and state programs. They support everything from general education to specialized fields […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town REGIONAL SEMIFINAL: Iola-Scandinavia High School’s softball team will play No. 4 Pacelli on Tuesday, May 25, at Pacelli. No. 9 Gillett-Suring will play No. 8 Shiocton on May 21, and that winner will play against No. 1 Bonduel on May 25. The winner of that game will take on the winner of the […]

I-S Softball beats Wild Rose

BY TOM ANDERSON, Head Coach WILD ROSE – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Wild Rose, 20-0, on Tuesday, May 19, in a non-conference game. The game ended in the third inning due to the 15-run rule after three innings. The Thunderbirds were originally scheduled to play at Nekoosa, but the field in Nekoosa was unplayable […]

Thunderbirds rally for walk-off win over Cardinals

The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds erased a four-run deficit and walked off with an 8-7 victory over the Pacelli Cardinals on Tuesday at Taylor Field. The game remained tied at 7-7 entering the bottom of the seventh. Chase Timdal singled down the right-field line, Wyatt Wolberg walked, and Jose Gutierrez singled down the right-field line. An error […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Iola Lions Blood Drive is Wednesday, June 3, from noon to 5 p.m. Please call 1-800-redcross or go to www.redcrossblood.org to pre-register. FOSSILS: The Iola Village Library will feature Bill Wendlandt on “All About Fossils” on Wednesday, June 10, from 1-3 p.m. Ages 9 and older welcome. VIKING MARKET: A […]

Latest IHS historical marker recognizes Iola Lions

Over 30 Iola Lions Club members and guests gathered at the grounds of the old Iola High School building to witness the unveiling of the Iola Historical Society’s Historical Marker 27 saluting Iola Lionism. Cliff Mishler, IHS president, presented a brief history of the club, which has made important contributions to the communities of Iola […]