Thursday Iola-Scandinavia new briefs

Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will have Hops and Hymns at The Mill on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. Spoken will be leading songs and doing some of their favorites. Contact the church or sign up at The Mills if you plan to eat at 5 p.m. WATERCOLOR PAINTING: Local […]

Corn Roast Parade photolog

The streets of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, came alive on Saturday, Aug. 2, for the beloved annual Corn Roast Parade, and once again, the community did not disappoint. With the perfect mix of small-town charm and creative flair, this year’s parade was a delightful blend of colorful floats, classic cars, local talent, and spirited performances that brought […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town STUFF THE BUS: The Iola Lions are holding a Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Sentry Foods. School supplies and cash will be accepted. WELCH’S FUTURE IN GREEN BAY: Another article has been written about Iola’s Kristian Welch and his prospects playing in Green Bay this season. Read the article […]

Vikings outslug Plover 11–9 in high-scoring BABA showdown

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 obituary

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, […]

School district auditorium project close to goal

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 […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

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 […]

Plover edges Scandinavia in ninth-inning thriller behind Thauer’s walk-off

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 […]

Iola Lions to host Stuff the Bus Aug. 9

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, […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

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, […]