Scandy Vikings take 2 from Weymont

In BABA South Central Division Week 10 action, the Scandinavia Vikings took two from Weymont, 7-0 and 5-2. Game 1 Scandy 7, Weymont 0 WP Dunihoo; LP Bryce Dittman Scandy Top Hitters: Jesse Dickert 2-4 HR 3 RBI, Steinbach 3-4 1 R Weymont Top Hitters: Tyler Wetzel 2-3, John Mueller 2-3 3B Game 2 Scandy […]

Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Best sure to check out Headsprings’ Calendar to find the local entertainment! The Village of Scandinavia Board has changed its regular monthly meeting in August to from the 9th to the 16th due to the Partisan Primary Election on the 9th. Charlie’s Golf Tourney will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13, at Glen-Cairn Golf Course […]

Iola 3rd of July activities

The Fireworks Celebration in Iola will be held on Sunday, July 3, at Taylor Field/Ingval Olson Park. Rain date has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 5. The event is sponsored and funded by the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce. Activities commence with Iola-Scandinavia Class of 2022 versus the Class of 2023-24. This will be followed by […]

Bauer Family Sandy-Valley Farms recipient of Elite Breeder Award

Sandy-Valley Farms of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, is the recipient of the 2022 Elite Breeder Award by the Holstein Association. According to a news story in Hoard’s Dairyman, “Although the family is no longer farming, the positive contributions Sandy-Valley genetics have had on the Holstein breed will leave a lasting influence. The four Bauer brothers — Frank, […]

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 […]