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 […]

Thunderbirds open season with 9-1 win over Nekoosa

The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds opened their season with a 9-1 victory over Nekoosa on Tuesday, March 31, at Taylor Field in Iola. Wyatt Wolberg earned the win with three innings pitched. He allowed no hits, one walk, and struck out five. Mason Kriesel pitched one and one-third innings in relief. He allowed one hit, four walks, […]