Helvetia Town Board to review 2026 road projects, town hall

The Helvetia Town Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 2, evening, and is expected to discuss 2026 road maintenance plans, upcoming town hall improvements, and several administrative items. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Helvetia Town Hall, E2544 County Rd GG. The public is welcome to attend the […]

Panthers walk off Thunderbirds 5-4 in 8th inning

REEDSVILLE – L. Lodel delivered a game-winning single in the bottom of the eighth inning, lifting the Reedsville Varsity Panthers to a 5-4 victory over the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds on Thursday at Reedsville High School. The Panthers trailed 2-1 before rallying late, then held off a Thunderbirds comeback to secure the walk-off win. The teams entered […]

Iola Food Pantry begins regular hours in June

With increased food needs, the Iola Food Pantry is starting regular hours on June 3. The food pantry will be open on the first and third Wednesdays from 8 to 10 a.m. and on the second and fourth Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. People can pull up on the John Street side of the […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town MONUMENT INSTALLATION: On Thursday, June 11, Stone Monument Company will install the Krause Publications monument listing the 1,799 employees who worked at Krause Publications from 1952 to 2002, on its 50th anniversary. The installation at Chet Krause Legacy Park will start at 9 a.m., with the monuments being placed at around 11 a.m. […]

Diana Jones honored as Melvin Jones Fellow for exemplary community service

The Iola Lions Club celebrates Diana Jones as the newest Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest recognition from Lions Clubs International for outstanding humanitarian service. Lions Clubs International bestows the Melvin Jones Fellowship — named for its founder — on individuals who embody the organization’s ideals through exceptional dedication to their club and community. Jones received […]