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Addresses anticipated budget deficit The Iola-Scandinavia School District Board held its annual budget meeting on Oct. 14. At this meeting, the board reviewed the financial outlook for the 2024-25 school year and approved a tax levy to mitigate an anticipated budget shortfall. District Business Manager Sarah Thiel reported that while the district ended the 2023-24 […]
Iola-Scandinavia secures 5th place at Manitowoc Meet Ben Beck delivered a standout performance on Saturday, Oct. 26, clinching the sectional title at the WIAA Boys Division 3 Cross Country Championship at Meadow Links Golf Course. Beck’s first-place finish, clocking in at 16:51.5, earned him the championship title and punched his ticket to next weekend’s state […]
Iola-Scandinavia High School’s cross-country team made an impressive mark at the conference meet on Oct. 17, led by the outstanding efforts of the Beck brothers. The boys ‘ varsity team secured key placements with both Ben and Jack Beck delivering top 10 performances. Ben Beck was the star of the day for Iola-Scandinavia, finishing second […]
In a stunning performance at the cross-country meet held at Weyauwega-Fremont High School on Thursday, Oct. 10, Iola-Scandinavia High School’s Ben Beck stole the spotlight by finishing first in the Boys’ Varsity race. Beck’s impressive time of 16:22 not only secured him the top spot but underscored his growing reputation as a standout runner this […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School Board will meet on Monday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. in Room #6 of the Elementary School, located at 450 Division Street. Key items on the agenda will include updates on a referendum, decisions regarding job descriptions and personnel changes, and a proposal for a grant-funded outdoor freezer. The board will also […]
The Iola-Scandinavia cross-country team put up a strong performance at the Rosholt High School Invite on Oct. 3, with standout efforts in both boys’ and girls’ divisions. The meet, featuring a variety of teams from the region, saw solid performances across all age groups, with senior Ben Beck leading the charge. Boys’ Varsity In the […]
The Iola-Scandinavia High School boys’ cross-country team turned in a commendable performance at the Marshfield Nightfall Classic on Thursday, Sept. 28, placing 6th out of 16 competing teams. Led by standout Ben Beck, who finished 4th overall with an impressive time of 16:17.93, the Thunderbirds showcased their depth and determination on the challenging course in […]
Iola-Scandinavia Middle School’s cross-country team competed at the Wausau meet on Thursday, Sept. 26, with standout performances from both the boys’ and girls’ teams. In the girls’ race, Nola Mae Vater delivered an impressive performance, finishing 11th out of a large field of runners with a time of 14:10.9, the top result for Iola-Scandinavia’s girls. […]
The Iola-Scandinavia boys’ cross-country team delivered an impressive performance at the Smiley Invitational held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Wausau East High School, securing third place out of 10 Division 3 teams in the varsity competition. Sophomore Ben Beck led the charge for the Thunderbirds, finishing in second place overall with a remarkable time of […]
