Scandinavia Village Board approves surface water grant, memorial bench, and zoning updates

At the regular monthly meeting of the Village of Scandinavia Board held on March 11 in the Community Room of the Municipal Center, several significant actions were taken by local officials, most notably the unanimous approval of a Surface Water Grant Agreement, authorization for a memorial bench donation, and zoning project updates across the village. […]

I-S Softball loses conference opener to Manawa

By Tom Andserson, Head Coach Manawa beat Iola-Scandinavia, 7-3, in the conference opener for both teams on Tuesday, April 8, in Iola. The loss gives the Thunderbirds at 0-1 conference record and a 1-2 overall record. Manawa took a 4-0 lead after three innings, but the Thunderbirds battled back with three runs to make the […]

Ronald Norman Heschke obituary

Ronald Norman Heschke July 1, 1940 – April 7, 2025 Ronald Norman Heschke, 84, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1940, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Eldor and Lydia (Legro) Heschke. Ronald married Margaret (King) Heschke on July 2, 1966, at St. Joseph’s […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town GLACIER WOOD OPENING: The putting greens, driving range and all 18 holes will be opening for the 2025 season on Friday, April 11th at 10 a.m. Carts will be allowed with a few restrictions. Please call for tee times. WHITE HOUSE VISIT: President Trump invited the Championship North Dakota State University Bison football […]