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Around Town SCAM ALERT: Pastor Gail’s name is being used, and they are contacting people asking for any gift cards, for stores, eBAY or whatever. Do not buy into this scammer, nor should you ever buy something for Our Savior’s Lutheran via a message you receive online or via text. If the church needed donations, […]
The Scandinavia Vikings rode a masterclass performance on the mound by Ben Lee to overpower New London 8-3 in a Week 6 matchup of the Badger Amateur Baseball Association South Central Division. Lee turned in one of the most dominant pitching outings of the season, striking out 16 batters and surrendering just one hit over […]
Elissa Ann Krzywda Elissa Ann Krzywda, 74, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She resided at the Manawa Community Living Center in Manawa, Wisconsin,the last four years. She was born on October 9, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Stanley and Ann (Soltis) Krzywda. Elissa was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and […]
Graduates of Iola-Scandinavia schools who have celebrated their 50th class reunion milestone will gather for a special joint reunion event on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Iola Historical Society grounds. The Hilltoppers/Thunderbirds Joint Class Reunion, which was first organized in 2006 and continues biennially, will feature a full program […]
Around Town EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING: Iola’s Justin Moen has been selected for inclusion in the Marquis Who’s Who for his broadcasting experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with a concentration on media and technology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2004. His journey in radio began at WDUX Radio, where he served […]
Around Town KORZ LOKEN: Notre Dame is the latest university to extend an offer to Iola-Scandinavia’s Korz Loken to play football. Read the story here. Loken already holds scholarships to the University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota, Iowa State, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, and most recently Florida State. He’s also being courted by The Ohio […]
Thomas Gordon “TJ” Johnson February 4, 1952 – June 3, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Gordon “TJ” Johnson, 83, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Tom passed away peacefully in the early morning of June 3, 2025, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. He was born on the family farm in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, on […]
Betty Gene Jones January 27, 1946 – June 6, 2025 Betty Gene Jones, 79 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born January 27, 1946, to Marvin (Sonny) and Lorraine Whitney. She graduated from Waupaca High School in 1964. On November 7, 1964, she married Jack Jones. Together, they had five children: Tami […]
Ruby Christine Ehrenberg May 20, 1945 – June 6, 2025 Ruby Christine Ehrenberg, 80, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1945, in Iola, Wisconsin, to Albert and Mauritta (Mork) Mortensen. Ruby married Norman Ehrenberg on October 20, 1962, at Hitterdahl Lutheran Church in Iola. She […]
Around Town STATE TRACK RESULTS: Iola-Scandinavia High School’s track athletes had strong State finishes June 6-7 in La Crosse. Ben Beck is the State Champion in the boys’ 3200m with a time of 9:28.02! Korz Loken took third place in the Discus Throw with a distance of 162-5, with Marathon’s Chris Marcell garnering first with […]