A local club’s philanthropy touches many lives in 2025
The Iola Norsemen Snowmobile Club proves that its commitment to the community goes far beyond grooming trails. In 2025, the club’s impact was felt across the region as they disbursed an impressive $19,935 in donations to a wide array of local groups and individuals.
The secret behind their generosity is a combination of active fundraising and volunteer spirit. The club’s annual gun raffle and its members’ dedication to volunteering at the Iola Car Show generate the funds that fuel their giving. As the club’s website notes, “The Iola Norsemen Snowmobile Club is an active community-minded snowmobile club…which allows the club to make donations to support local recipients.” This spirit of giving extends to a diverse range of organizations and causes, including essential services such as the Iola Fire Department and the Iola Nursing Home, as well as scholarships, historical societies, and events that bring the community together.
In 2025, the club’s generosity touched the following recipients:
- Iola-Scandinavia High School Yearbook: $85
- Iola Winter Carnival Ice Carving (2025 & 2026): $500
- Iola Winter Carnival Lutefisk Supper: $350
- Iola Winter Carnival Kids Ice Fisheree: $250
- Iola Food Pantry: $500
- Scholarships: $2,000
- Iola-Scandinavia High School Post Prom Party: $100
- American Legion Post & Auxiliary: $2,000
- Cindy Berry Fireman Benefit: $250
- Iola-Scandinavia High School Auditorium Project: $1,000
- Cruse of Honor Car Show: $250
- Scandinavia Booster Club: $150
- Big Falls Duck Races and Kids 5K Run: $1,000
- Iola Fire Department Benefit Raffle: $1,000
- Chet Krause Memorial Fund (3rd payment): $1,000
- Texas Disaster Relief: $1,000
- Dennis Dorhourst Canine Relief: $1,000
- WPSO Shop With A Cop: $500
- Chet Krause Legacy Park Fund (final payment of $7,000 commitment)
These donations reflect a commitment to both local and broader causes, from supporting student activities and emergency services to extending help beyond state lines with contributions to disaster relief in Texas.
The club’s leadership — President Tracey Ambacher, Vice President Steve Tetzlaff, Secretary Tammy Louison, and Treasurer Sue Tetzlaff — embodies the values of service and community. Their work, along with that of all club members, ensures the Iola Norsemen Snowmobile Club remains a driving force for good in the area.
For more information about the club or to get involved, contact iolanorsemensc@gmail.com.
