Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts
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Scandinavia Vikings dominate Weymont in a 7-0 shutout
The Scandinavia Vikings made a powerful statement on Wednesday night, June 5, blanking the Weymont team 7-0 in a makeup game from May 26. The game, shortened to seven innings due to lightning, showcased the Vikings’ dominant pitching and strong offensive performance. Ben Lee, the winning pitcher, delivered an outstanding performance on the mound, stifling […]
The story behind the Welcome Home to Iola sign
By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber In the late summer of 2022, the Kriewaldt family started the process of reclaiming the land that for many decades served as George Kriewaldt’s auto and salvage operation. The early stages of that cleanup included hauling more than 100 old vehicles out of the wooded area that had served as the impound […]
Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news items
Around Town IOLA RUMMAGE SALE MAP: Go here to see Iola’s Rummage Sale map for June 6-8. LIBRARY BOOK SALE: While you run around during the Iola-Scandinavia area rummage event later this week, don’t forget to check out the library’s book sale! Hours are Friday, June 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, June 8, 9 […]
Walk of Honor adds Legion of Merit monument
On Memorial Day, May 27, a new monument for the Legion of Honor winners was added to Iola’s Walk of Honor. The Legion of Merit recipient from Iola is Douglas W. Gjertson, who served in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Army. He also received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star. He […]
Friday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts
Around Town BASKETBALL COACH NEEDED: Iola-Scandinavia High School is looking for a girl’s junior varsity basketball coach. If you are interested contact juedsd@iola.k12.wi.us. Business hour changes SLICED PIZZA CO.: Summer hours are Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Facebook Clips
Judy A. Biedermann obituary
Judy A. (Loken) Biedermann December 24, 1946 – May 29, 2024 Judy A. (Loken) Biedermann passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, after a long battle with a progressive neuromuscular disease. Judy was 77 years old and passed away at Green Tree Nursing Home in Clintonville, Wisconsin, where she lived briefly after a decline […]
Ralph Bostwick recipient of prestigious Birch-Sturm Fellowship
By Iola Lions The Birch-Sturm Fellowship was awarded to Iola Lion Ralph “Can Man” Bostwick in recognition of his commitment to humanitarian service. Humanitarian service is the goal of all Lions. In 1990, the Wisconsin Lions Foundation recognized the need to establish a special commendation for those who demonstrated excellence in their service to the […]
