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In a high-octane Week 11 matchup in the Badger Amateur Baseball Association, the Scandinavia Vikings edged out the Plover squad 11–9 on Sunday, Aug. 3, in a game loaded with offense and momentum swings. The Vikings relied on a balanced hitting attack and timely power to secure the win and keep pace in the playoff […]
Marilyn Doris Riddell May 23, 1936 – June 26, 2025 Marilyn Doris Riddell, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at The Willows in Iola, where she had been a resident for the past 11 years. A memorial service was held on Aug. 1, 2025. Marilyn was born on May 23, 1936, […]
About $85,000 is left to raise in the phase BY DALE BESTUL I’m excited to share an update on our auditorium improvement project! The response to our fund-raising efforts has been overwhelming! We have a current fund-raising goal of $400,000 and I am happy to report we are only about $85,000 short of our goal! Enough […]
Around Town FLAG FOOTBALL COORDINATOR: The Iola-Scandinavia Recreation Association is looking for someone to volunteer as a flag football coordinator. The season officially begins in October; however, planning will need to begin sooner. You will be provided with support to get the flag football program up and running, as needed. Also needed is the position […]
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 […]
