IWSC Nordic Team takes third at State

By Jack Vater Both the boys and girls Iola Winter Sports Club (IWSC) Nordic Ski Teams took 3rd place at the Wisconsin Nordic Ski League State Distance Championships held Feb. 11-12 in Cable, Wisconsin. Team points are scored by summing the top five racers from each team, with the lowest score winning, and in this […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board March 13 agenda

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 13, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of the official notice Roll call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of agenda Public input/comments Approval of consent agenda […]

Parents need for board of directors at I-S fitness center

By Tim Welch The Iola-Scandinavia Recreation Association is looking for parents to form a board of directors to lead the youth sports program. Currently, there is not a board of directors in place. For the future of the programs, a board of parents needs to make decisions for the ISRA which continues to be a […]

Ribfest slated for March 5 at Silver Lake Lanes

Fundraiser for Iola-Scandinavia High School Softball Team BY TOM ANDERSON, Coach The Iola-Scandinavia Girls Softball Team will be hosting their very popular RIB FEST dinner on Sunday, March 5, at Silver Lake Lanes in Scandinavia. Dinners will be served from 1-5 p.m. We will offer both dine-in and carry-out dinners. Money raised will help fund […]

Harbridge makes statement on Przekurat departure

In a letter dated Feb. 7 on the Iola-Scandinavia School District website, School Board President made a statement on the departure of current District Administrator Ray Przekurat at the end of the 2022-23 academic year. District leadership change for 2023-24 school year Dear Iola-Scandinavia Staff and Families, In late January our District Administrator, Ray Przekurat, […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board Feb. 13 meeting agenda

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. in the elementary school library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of the official notice.  Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of agenda Approval of consent agenda: (1) Approval […]

Isermann first-place winner in WNA contest

Iola-Scandinavia High School Junior Abby Isermann is the first-place winner of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Civics Editorial Contest. Abby wrote an essay about the importance of the First Amendment with a focus on the role of freedom of speech in literature/journalism. Twelve students received cash awards, certificates and the opportunity to be published by newspapers […]

ISHS DECA students earn medals

Courtesy Iola-Scandinavia School District More than 30 Iola-Scandinavia High School students traveled to Wisconsin Rapids last week for the DECA District 2 Career Development Conference. Students competed in business and marketing role plays and exams. The following students earned medals in their events: Ian Koss, Riley Gambsky, Malea Tessen, Bethany Schmoldt, McKenzie Bonikowske, Adam Vanden […]

Iola-Scandinavia School District Board Jan. 9 agenda

The School District oof Iola-Scandinavia Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. in the elementary school library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of the official notice.  Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of agenda Public input/comments Approval of consent agenda: […]