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. […]

Iola United Methodist Church receives historic marker

An historical marker was unveiled at the Iola United Methodist Church on Palm Sunday, April 29, following services. The marker is the latest of a series of markers throughout Iola-Scandinavia produced by the Iola Historical Society. Iola Methodist Roots The marker presents a couple of photographs and historical information about the church. Following is what […]

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 […]