Scandinavia Village Board to vote on alcohol licenses, zoning updates, and park development

The Scandinavia Village Board will convene for its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 349 N. Main St. The board is expected to discuss and potentially act on a series of significant agenda items, including zoning modifications, a sewer infrastructure update, the […]

Iola Village Board to decide on major public works contracts and zoning administrator role

On Tuesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m., the Village of Iola Board will convene at the Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main Street, to address a comprehensive agenda featuring the approval of an $81,685 sewer lining project, the sale of a decommissioned Public Works truck, the creation of a Zoning Administrator position, and a wave […]

Iola CDA to approve final sign design, discuss major donation

The Village of Iola Community Development Authority will convene at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, in the Village Clerk’s Office at 180 S. Main Street, where members will finalize approval of a long-awaited community sign design, hear updates on buckthorn removal and Riverwalk bridge repairs, and consider the implications of a new $25,000 donation. […]

Clendenning and Munoz recognized by CWC-East softball coaches

Iola-Scandinavia High School Varsity Softball had two girls recognized in softball by the Central Wisconsin Conference – East Division for the 2025 season. Juniors Rayanne Clendenning (pitcher) and Maya Munoz (shortstop) were selected second team and honorable mention respectively for the Thunderbirds. CWC-East All-Conference Team First Team: Amherst – Makenna Orsund-12 (2B); Bonduel – Emery […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town STATE TRACK RESULTS: Iola-Scandinavia High School’s track athletes had strong State finishes June 6-7 in La Crosse. Ben Beck is the State Champion in the boys’ 3200m with a time of 9:28.02! Korz Loken took third place in the Discus Throw with a distance of 162-5, with Marathon’s Chris Marcell garnering first with […]

Last Lions aluminum can roundup is June 28

Eighteen years ago, Lion Ralph Bostwick approached the Iola Lions Club with an idea about giving to the Lions Pride Endowment Fund, specifically to help ensure the future of the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, Wisconsin  He came up with Cans 4 Camp! He started by collecting aluminum cans from local highways. After that, he […]