Thunderbirds soar to victory over Warhawks in 13-3 rout

The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds made a bold statement Monday afternoon, cruising past the Weyauwega-Fremont Warhawks with an emphatic 13-3 victory. Fueled by consistent offensive firepower and solid pitching, the T-Birds put together a complete performance to continue building momentum this season. Starting pitcher Landan Fuhs came out aggressive, commanding the game with poise. Over three innings, […]

I-S Softball beats Marion and Nekoosa in a non-conference games

By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Marion, 14-3, in a non-conference game at Marion on Thursday, April 10. The T-Birds had a 4-1 lead after three innings but broke the close game open with a five-run fourth inning and added five more runs in the fifth and sixth innings. The game […]

I-S School Board to decide staff contracts, daycare lease, and auditorium upgrades

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education will convene on Monday, April 14, at 6 p.m. in Room #6 of the Iola Elementary School, where members are expected to take significant actions on staff contracts, approve a new daycare lease, and review funding for auditorium improvements. Public input will be allowed with prior registration, […]

I-S School District complying with federal DEI directive

Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly announced that Wisconsin school districts will not adhere to the April 3 order from the Department of Education (DOE) without further clarification.  The deadline has been extended to April 24 for compliance. Chris Nelson, district administrator for Iola-Scandinavia School District, states that while he believes the district complies with the […]

I-S Softball loses conference opener to Manawa

By Tom Andserson, Head Coach Manawa beat Iola-Scandinavia, 7-3, in the conference opener for both teams on Tuesday, April 8, in Iola. The loss gives the Thunderbirds at 0-1 conference record and a 1-2 overall record. Manawa took a 4-0 lead after three innings, but the Thunderbirds battled back with three runs to make the […]

Egg My House set for April 19

Iola-Scandinavia High School Softball Fundraiser By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia girls’ high school softball team will again be doing their “Egg My House” Easter Egg Hunt fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, the evening before Easter Sunday. We will be taking orders through Friday, April 11. Most of our deliveries are in the Iola […]

I-S Softball loses big to Winneconne in non-conference tilt

BY TOM ANDERSON, Head Coach Winneconne made a statement by beating Iola-Scandinavia, 17-1, in a nonconference game on Friday, April 4.  The game was stopped after three innings due to the 15-run rule after three innings.  The Thunderbirds did have several players missing due to spring break. The loss dropped the T-Birds overall record to […]

I-S Softball wins season opener

BY TOM ANDERSON, Head Coach With the snow still on the Thunderbird softball field, Iola-Scandinavia had to travel south to Westfield to open their 2025 softball season. The T-Birds beat Westfield 14-4 in a non-conference opener for both teams. Starting junior pitcher Rayanne Clendenning went the distance to earn the win. Clendenning allowed six hits and three […]

Iola-Scandinavia softball prepares to open season

By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia High School girls’ softball team is hoping the weather cooperates soon so they can start their 2025 softball season. The Thunderbird varsity and junior varsity teams will travel south to Westfield on Thursday, March 27, to hopefully get in a couple of games. Iola-Scandinavia won the CWC-East crown […]