Lady T-Birds in hitfest against Shiocton in conference game

By Tom Anderson, Head Coach SHIOCTON – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Shiocton, 15-4, in a CWC-East game on Tuesday, May 12. The Thunderbirds broke open a 5-2 game with eight runs in the sixth inning, with all eight runs being scored after two outs. The T-Birds improved their conference record to 9-3 and their […]

I-S School District to develop its own community survey

According to Iola-Scandinavia School District Administrator Chris Nelson, the Board decided to forgo outside firms for the creation, distribution, and analysis of a community survey. One of those quotes from School Perceptions was for $7,200. See the story here. “We received quotes from two vendors — School Perceptions and The Donovan Group — but the […]

I-S Softball beats Weyauwega-Fremont in CWC-East game, now third in conference

By Tom Anderson, Head Coach WEYAUWEGA – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Weyauwega-Fremont, 20-2, in a CWC-East game on Monday, May 11. The game stopped in the fourth inning due to the 15-run rule after three innings. The T-Birds improved their conference record to 8-3 and their overall record to 12-3. The T-Birds took control […]

Thunderbirds rout Warhawks 11-1 behind Morfey’s GEM, Gruba’s bat

WEYAUWEGA – The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds jumped on the Weyauwega-Fremont Varsity Warhawks early and never looked back, cruising to an 11-1 victory Monday at Weyauwega-Fremont High School. Iola-Scandinavia broke the game open with a pair of runs in the top of the second inning and added another in the third, then poured it on against a […]

Iola-Scandinavia School District may launch community survey following failed April referendum

In the wake of voters’ rejection of a key operational referendum in April, the Iola-Scandinavia School District is taking a data-driven approach to understand community priorities and explore a potential modified funding request for November 2026. The district board is expected to vote Monday, May 11, on entering a contract with School Perceptions, a Wisconsin-based […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board approves leases, personnel changes at April 13 meeting

The Iola-Scandinavia School Board approved multiple leases, accepted resignations from three staff members, and hired two new coaches during its regular meeting on April 13, 2026. President Mike Harbridge called the meeting to order. All seven board members attended, along with several administrators and community observers. After approving the agenda and consent agenda by voice […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board to elect officers, handle personnel matters

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education will hold its annual special reorganizational meeting followed by a regular session Monday evening, May 11, at the Elementary School, 450 Division Street in Iola. The reorganizational meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in Room #6. Board members will elect a president, vice president, clerk, and treasurer, […]

Thunderbirds fall short in high-scoring loss to Red Raiders

MARATHON — The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds outhit the Marathon HS Red Raiders but dropped a 10-5 decision Saturday, May 9, at Marathon High School. Marathon built an early lead and answered every Iola-Scandinavia threat to secure the victory. The Red Raiders scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning and four more in the […]

T-Birds Softball beats Shiocton in CWC-East tilt 9-4, 7-3 conference record

By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Shiocton, 9-4, in a CWC-East game on Thursday, May 7 at home. The Thunderbirds trailed 4-1 after three innings but scored six runs in the fourth inning and added a run each in the fifth and sixth innings for the win. The T-Birds improved their […]

Thunderbirds use patience, late rally to top Chiefs 12-7

SHIOCTON – Mason Kriesel drew four walks, and the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds parlayed strong plate discipline into a 12-7 victory over the Shiocton Chiefs on Thursday, May 7. The Thunderbirds scored three runs in the first inning and added insurance with a two-run sixth, overcoming a late deficit. They finished with nine hits and 11 walks […]