IHS Strawberry Fest Sunday June 26

The Iola Historical Society will be holding its annual Strawberry Fest in The Machine Shed on Depot Street in Iola on Sunday, June 26, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Local crafters will also show off their handiwork, and an Antiques Appraisal Fair provides experts on a wide range of collectibles on hand to ascertain the value […]

News tidbits from Iola-Scandinavia

Congratulations to these local I-S School District staff for their years of service: Valerie Olson, 40 years; Jill Willems, 30 years; Alan Bauer, Bill Myers, and Mark Wester all 25 years; Kristen Bertsch, Casey Danielson, Julie Maus, and Amy Wiersma, all 20 years; Annette Davy, 15 years; Jeannine Harbridge, 10 years; and, Megan Driebel and […]

Iola Historical Society meets June 27

The Iola Historical Society will meet on Monday, June 27, in the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. with the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Business will be the Halfway Point Annual Review and Recalculation. At 7 p.m. there will be a Show ‘n’ Tell Mystery or Two. On […]

BABA Vikings Week 7 results

The Scandinavia Vikings took on the Green Lake Anglers this past week and posted a 5-2 win. WP was Marcus Jaworski 10 innings, 13 Ks; LP was Cole Boge. Viking hitters were: Gus Turner 2-5 1rbi, Jesse Dickert 3-5 1rbi, Sterling Lutz 2-3 1rbi, and Jacob Piostrowski 2-3. The Vikings stand atop the South Central […]

Silver Lake Lanes 9-pin Tournament results

Results have been announced for the 9-pin Tournament at Silver Lake Lanes. In Men’s, Troy Nielsen placed 7th with a 924 series, RJ Rosenthal took 17th with a 904 series, Justin Mork took 22nd with an 895 series, Gary Edelberg placed 34th with an 875 series, and Steve Peterson took 39th with an 872 series. […]

Darrell Devon Birkey obituary

Darrell Devon Birkey  November 24, 1954 – Jun 6, 2022 Darrell Devon Birkey went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 6, 2022, at Bethany Home, Waupaca, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. Born Nov. 24, 1954, in Peru, Indiana, Darrell was raised on the family dairy farm near Amboy, Indiana, graduating from Maconaquah High School […]

Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Pie in the Park, a fundraiser for The American Legion Sheveland-Taylor Post 14 and sponsored by Crystal Café and Iola Sentry Foods, will be held rain or shine on Saturday, June 11, from 1-4 p.m. at the park in downtown Iola. Purchase a slice of pie, pie a la mode, or a whole pie. Country […]

Lola Joyce Beyersdorf obituary

Lola Joyce Beyersdorf September 2, 1939 – June 4, 2022 Lola Joyce Beyersdorf age 82 of Manawa, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Waupaca, Wisconsin, surrounded by her family. She was born on Sept. 2, 1939, in the town of Union, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, to the […]

Leos 9-pin Bowling Fundraiser results

The Iola Lions’ Leos 9-May 20 Pin Bowling Fundraiser at Silver Lake Lanes have been announced. A total of $335 was raised. Funds will be used by the Leos for the 2023 Kids Easter Party. Cheryl Winters won the 50/50 raffle and she donated the funds back to the Leos. There were 23 bowlers from […]

Iola-Scandinaia news items

The Lady T-Birds softball team will take on Horicon High School at 6:30 p.m. in the sub-State championship game on Thursday, June 9. Registration for Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School is now open. VBS will be held June 19-23 from 5:30-8 p.m. Contact Julie in the church office for more information. One Ten […]