Daniel A. (Dan) McDowell obituary

Daniel A. (Dan) McDowell November 8, 1939 – July 19, 2022 Daniel A. (Dan) McDowell passed away on July 19, 2022, the result of numerous strokes over the past nine years. He was born Nov. 8, 1939, to the late Oliver and Geraldine (Caldwell) McDowell in Oconto, Wisconsin. On Aug. 19, 1961, Dan was married […]

Vikings notch another win

The Scandinavia Vikings notched another win in Week 12 over Green Lake 14-6. Game Stats WP Jeremy Dunnihoo CG 4 ER LP Cody Rohde Scandy hitters: Jason Steinbach 3×6 Hr 4 RBIs , RJ Rosenthal 3×4 , Sterling Lutz 3×4 Green Lake hitters: Damion Netzler 3×4 3 RBIs , Karter Kranz 3×5, Jared Danke 2×5

Iola Historical Society to meet July 25

The Iola Historical Society will hold its business and membership meeting on Monday, July 25, in the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Business to be discussed is closing out the summer and Taste of Norway event. HIS Treasurer will share […]

Robert Edward Lee obituary

Robert Edward Lee July 18, 1928 – June 24, 2022 Dr. Robert Edward Lee, age 93, of Waverly, Iowa, died Friday, June 24, 2022, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.“Can the Lord be wrong?” was a saying commonly heard by Wartburg College Band members during the tenure of their director Robert E Lee. His […]

Hohn of Iola charged with WCSD squad hit-and-run

A 21-year-old Iola man was formally charged Tuesday with a police chase that damaged a Waupaca County squad car on Friday, according to a report on WBAY. Lucas Hohn is charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety and attempting to flee or elude an officer, which are felonies. He’s also charged with his 2nd OWI offense, […]

Scott Michael Goeb obituary

Scott Michael Goeb January 28, 1969 – July 18, 2022 Scott Michael Goeb, age 53, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 28, 1969, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, son of Mary (Giovetti) Goeb and the late Richard Goeb. Scott grew up in Oak Creek […]

Volunteers needed to ready Corn Roast grounds July 20

By Scandinavia Booster Club Please consider coming to help out in any way you are able! I might be biased, but our volunteers are also a fun group to work with! This Wednesday night projects to work on are below: 1. Trimming up low branches. Bring any pole saws or other tools you have for […]

Roy William Van Epern obituary

Roy William Van Epern May 6, 1944 – July 16, 2022 Roy William Van Epern passed away at home, surrounded by his family on July 16, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Roy was born May 6, 1944, to the late Euphemia “Fay” (Meulemans) and William Van Epern in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. He was raised […]

Iola-Scandinavia news items

• Neillsville’s Emma Moseley, Iola-Scandinavia’s Parker Prahl named MarshfieldAreaSports.com & Zaleski Sports High School Athletes of the Year. See story here. • A 1968 black Ford Mustang fastback with white interior, VIN number 8F02FJ138105, was stolen from a private residence adjacent to the Iola Car Show grounds during the show. Doug Klein of American Dream […]

David Eugene Melby obituary

David Eugene Melby April 27, 1943 – July 15, 2022 David Eugene Melby, age 79 of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, July 15, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was born on April 27, 1943, in Iola, Wisconsin, son of the late Alvin and Esther (Gregerson) […]