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In a tense and tightly contested BABA South Central Division battle on Wednesday night, July 30, Plover edged Scandinavia 1-0 with a dramatic walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning. The game delivered a classic pitcher’s duel that remained scoreless until the final frame. Josh Opiola earned the win for Plover, delivering a […]
UPDATE AUG. 8: The Iola Lions Stuff the Bus event and Brat Fry will be held tomorrow rain or shine. Anyone wishing to avoid tomorrow’s forecasted rain can bring donations to the store today. A Lion will be at the store parking lot today from 11-2. The annual Stuff the Bus event is on Saturday, […]
Around Town IOLA-SCANDINAVIA FITNESS & AQUATIC CENTER: The gym will be closed Aug. 4-10 and the pools will be closed Aug. 18-26. Pools will return to School Hour starting Aug. 27. KRISTIAN WELCH: According to Acme Packing Co.’s SBNation, Kristian’s future with the Green Bay Packers may be in question. The Pack signed another linebacker, […]
Robert Thompson December 20, 1943 – July 23, 2025 Robert Thompson, age 81 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, after suffering from Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Dec. 20, 1943, son of the late Carl and Jane (MacEvoy) Thompson. Bob graduated from Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, […]
The Scandinavia Vikings delivered a commanding performance on July 27, overwhelming Weymont 18-4 in a Badger Amateur Baseball Association matchup that highlighted the depth and firepower of the Vikings’ lineup. From the opening innings, the game tilted heavily in favor of Scandinavia. The Vikings erupted early and never looked back, consistently finding gaps and driving […]
Families from across Waupaca County and beyond will gather this summer for an exciting and educational event like no other. The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the iconic Iola Car Show, will host a free, family-friendly community celebration on Tuesday, July 29, at the Iola Car Show Grounds in Iola, Wisconsin. The event […]
Herbert Evan Myers January 18, 1955 – July 24, 2025 Herbert Evan Myers, 70, of Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born on Jan. 18, 1955, in Tigerton, Wisconsin, to Robert and Anne (Jones) Myers and was baptized and confirmed at the Iola United Methodist Church. Herb married Ronda (Renly) […]
Around Town IOLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Carl Krause, Charlie Thompson, and Cliff brought back the Waterous Pumper, which was on loan to the Firefighters’ Memorial in Wisconsin Rapids this past year. You can see it on Saturday mornings this summer at the HIS firehouse. TOWN OF IOLA: The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Iola […]
A weekend of music, camping, and community vibes The hills of central Wisconsin come alive today as the Wisconsin Bluegrass Bash (WBB) kicks off its three-day celebration of live music, camping, art, and community at the historic Iola Car Show Grounds. Running from July 24-26, the event draws fans from across the Midwest and beyond […]
