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Around Town WATER HOOKUP SURVEY RESULTS: The Village of Iola’s water hook-up surveys were sent to the Birch, Sunset, and Golf Drive subdivision. The results were two yes and 21 no. No further action will be taken regarding the hook-up request. STREET SIGNS: The Village of Iola is compiling an inventory of faded street signs […]
Around Town CAR SHOW UPDATE: Attendance was slightly up from last year, totaling 123,000. Improvements included (among other things) new shower buildings and widened roadways. CORN ROAST: A total of 1,113 ears of corn were consumed at this year’s Scandinavia Corn Roast. OPEN HOUSE: The Iola-Scandinavia School District will have an open house on Wednesday, […]
Vikings dominate at the plate and on the mound in a banner season The Badger Amateur Baseball Association South Central Division wrapped up its 2025 season with a flourish, as outstanding individual performances were recognized in the annual Hitting and Pitching Awards. The Scandinavia Vikings proved to be the powerhouse of the division, capturing top […]
Around Town ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL: According to Chris Nelson, district administrator for the School District of Iola-Scandinavia, the CESA 5 Alternative School is to be located in the old nursing home on the corner of Iola Street and Chet Krause Drive. SAVE THE DATE: Fight Cancer Night sponsored by the Iola-Scandinavia High School volleyball team is […]
Ann Cecilia Trzebiatowski February 17, 1929 – August 14, 2025 Ann Cecilia (Gilmeister) Trzebiatowski, 96, formerly of Rosholt, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. She resided in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, for the last few years at Dimensions Living Assistance. Ann was born on Feb. 17, 1929, in the Town of […]
John W. Adams John W. Adams, age 76, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Aug. 9, 2025. He was born and raised in Iola, Wisconsin, the son of the late Melvin and Altheda (Gunderson) Adams. He married Betty Young on Dec.19, 1970. John spent the majority of his […]
Around Town VIKING BASEBALL: The Scandinavia Vikings will host the Plover Pterodactyls on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 1:30 p.m. at Ellison Park in Scandinavia in BABA playoff action. Job Opportunities Iola-Scandinavia School District: Now looking for a part-time library aide in the morning for the middle/high school. Apply here. Around the State SCHOOL CHOICE: Private […]
Gladys Rose Brostrom June 11, 1928 – August 10, 2025 Gladys Rose Brostrom, a devoted mother, talented artist, and lover of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on Aug. 10th, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on June 11, 1928, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Alex E. Nelson and Gladys (LaClair) Nelson, she grew up in […]
Around Town I-S SCHOOL DISTRICT: At its July 14 meeting, the Iola-Scandinavia School District approved the hiring of the following employees: Dana Paplham for high school Spanish and Katie Cherek for Kindergarten. SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: There will be an open house for students and families at Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School and Middle/High School on Wednesday, Aug. […]
Frederic “Fritz” L. Schlicher December 3, 1930 – August 6, 2025 Frederic “Fritz” L. Schlicher, 94, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. He was born on Dec. 3, 1930, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, to Rudolph and Marian (Baldwin) Schlicher. Fred married Norma Schroeder on June 26, 1954, in […]