GoFundMe Launched for victims of Highway 49 house fire
Family left with nothing after devastating blaze A fundraising campaign has been launched to assist the victims of a house fire that occurred on August 29 on Highway 49, just south of the Village of Scandinavia. The Van Dyke family — Peter, Brittany, and Brianna — lost all of their possessions in the blaze, which […]
Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts
Around Town DON’T FEED THE GOATS: Sustainable Stewards Farmstead wants area residents to know they shouldn’t feed the goats. According to them, “Humans carry the influenza virus, strep throat, and other diseases that can and will kill my oats. … You are not allowed to throw your scraps of any kind to our goats. No […]
Thursday Iola-Scandinavia new briefs
Around Town PICNIC IN THE PARK: Iola’s Sunrise Fellowship will hold a Picnic in the Park at Ingval Olson Park on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m. to celebrate its first anniversary. Worship will follow breakfast at 9 a.m. All are welcome. MELT & FLOAT: Experience relaxation with a self-massage night using the MELT Method […]
Iola Winter Sports Club hosting Trail Run and Inaugural Fall Classic
The Iola Winter Sports Club will soon welcome runners, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts to two exciting events set to highlight the fall season on its scenic ski trails. The first, the “Under the Lights Trail Run,” will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. on the club’s illuminated trails. Just weeks later, the […]
Norway Tour experiences to headline Iola Historical Society meeting
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, members and guests of the Iola Historical Society will gather at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, Iola, for an engaging evening that will be highlighted by a much-anticipated program. As the clock strikes 7 p.m., Norway tour participants will share their experiences and impressions, inviting the community to vicariously enjoy […]
Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items
Around Town OPEN HOUSE: The Iola-Scandinavia Middle/High School will have a ribbon cutting for the Capital Referendum Project on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 5:30 p.m. It will be followed by an open house there and at the elementary school. FUNDRAISER: The Iola-Scandinavia HIGH School volleyball team is selling cookie dough as a fundraiser to offset […]
Friday Iola-Scandinavia news items
Around Town STORYWALK: Celebrate the end of summer with a visit to the StoryWalk® in Jorgens Park Preserve! Now on the StoryWalk® is “How the Dinosaurs Went Extinct: A Safety Guide” by Ame Dyckman with illustrations by Jennifer Harney, a hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs. This story will be available to […]
Thursday Iola-Scandinavia new briefs
Around Town BABA SEMI-FINALS: The Scandinavia Vikings will travel to Clintonville’s Don Jirschele Stadium for a 1:30 p.m. game. Admission is $5. Good luck, Vikings! GAME DAY: Firebirds host Wittenberg Green in games at Thunderbird Field on Saturday, Aug. 23. The Junior Pee Wee game starts at 10 a.m. and the Pee Wee at 11:30 […]