Around Town
ALL-CONFERENCE BASEBALL: Congratulations to the following Iola-Scandinavia High School baseball players: Ben Gruba, 1st Team; Chase Timdal, 2nd Team; Wyatt Wolberg, 2nd Team; Broghan Gullixon, Honorable Mention; and Mason Morfrey, Honorable Mention.
ALL-CONFERENCE SOFTBALL: The following Iola-Scandinavia High School softball players named to CWC-East teams are Brooklyn Berrens, catcher, 1st Team (unanimous); Braelyn Jueds, center fielder, 1st Team; Rayanne Clendenning, pitcher, 2nd Team; Brylee Jueds, first base, 2nd Team; Maya Munoz, shortstop, Honorable Mention. Congratulations!
ALL-AMERICAN: Charles Vater of Iola has been named All-American in the Division III 3,000m Steeplechase as a runner for UW-La Crosse. The university team also won the DIII National Championship. Congratulations!
BLOOD DRIVE: A reminder that the Iola Lions’ Blood Drive is Wednesday, June 3, at the I-S Fitness and Aquatic Center from noon to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but the Red Cross encourages donors to schedule an appointment at redcrossblood.org so you can get in and out faster.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 3, the Crystal Café will be celebrating its 60th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MILITARY AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY: There will be an increase in flight activity over central Wisconsin from June 1 to 12 due to the 2026 Sentry North exercise at Volk Field ANGB. F-35s, F-16s, and other military aircraft are scheduled to train between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day. Aircraft flying above 30,000 ft. are authorized by the FAA to operate at supersonic speeds within the Volk Military Operating Area, which may be audible at ground level.
STATE TRACK QUALIFERS: Qualifiers from Iola-Scandinavia High School include Aiden Bowen in the 200m dash; the 4x800m team consisting of Henry Vater, Evan Linjer, Jack Beck, Drake Stilen, Ben Beck, and Brycen Jorgensen; and Korz Loken in discus. Congratulations!
Business Hours
IOLA FOOD PANTRY: The Iola Food Pantry will have regular hours beginning in June. Hours will be 8 to 10 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month, and 5 to 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. All are welcome. The pantry is located at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 395 E Iola St, Iola. For information, call 715-445-2666. The Iola Food Pantry will have regular hours beginning in June. Hours will be from 8 to 10 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, and from 5 to 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. All are welcome. The pantry is located at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 395 E Iola St, Iola. For information, call 715-445-2666.
CRYSTAL CAFÉ: Monday and Tuesday closed, Wednesday through Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Job Opportunities
ST. MARY MAGDALENE PARISH: This Waupaca church is looking for a piano and/or organ player for 4:30 p.m. Masses on Saturdays and 1-2 Sundays per month for 8 and 10 a.m. Masses. It is a paid position. Opportunity to play for funerals and weddings if available. Contact the church office in Waupaca at 715-258-2088.
BART’S PIZZA PUB: The business is hiring a cook, bartender/server, and dishwasher. Apply in person.
Around the County
NEW LONDON COMMON COUNCIL awarded a contract for groundwater monitoring at the landfill on County Highway S for 2026 to Robert E. Lee & Associates. The action ensures ongoing environmental compliance at the site. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
CLINTONVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION approved increased health reimbursement account (HRA) contributions for district employees following complaints about coverage. The adjustment aims to better support staff benefits. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
JACOB M. BRAY, 32, OF WAUPACA, faces multiple charges in Waupaca County Circuit Court, including five felony counts of bail jumping and domestic abuse-related offenses. He was arrested after authorities responded to a reported incident. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
HIGHWAY 45/15 intersection near New London will close for five days starting Monday, June 1, at 12:01 a.m. for construction, with reopening planned for June 6. Motorists should seek alternate routes. (Source: City of New London)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
A 22-YEAR-OLD MILWAUKEE MAN was fatally shot Saturday evening during his young son’s fourth birthday celebration at Center Street Park near 64th and Center streets on the Milwaukee-Wauwatosa border. A 25-year-old woman who knew the victim was arrested at the scene with two firearms; she faces investigation by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. (Source: WISN 12)
ONE PERSON DIED in a head-on crash Sunday around 4:45 p.m. in the Township of Springfield, Marquette County. The SUV driver crossed the centerline on County Highway M while navigating a curve and struck a semi-tractor trailer. Multiple agencies responded; the crash remains under investigation. (Source: WMTV 15)
A UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHT from Chicago to Minneapolis was diverted Friday, May 29, evening to Dane County Regional Airport in Madison after a 75-year-old passenger made multiple attempts to breach the cockpit. The man, believed to be in a mental health crisis, was detained; no injuries occurred, and no criminal charges are expected. The flight later continued. (Source: Channel 3000 / WKOW)
MILWAUKEE POLICE are searching for critically missing 21-year-old Marquis J. Sims, last seen in the city. Authorities describe him as critically missing and seek the public’s help with information. (Source: TMJ4 / WISN 12)
ADDITIONAL MILWAUKEE-AREA VIOLENCE included shootings Sunday, May 31, that left one person dead and two wounded, according to reports from local outlets monitoring overnight incidents. (Source: FOX6)
A PASSENGER DIED after a crash in Watertown, one of several recent traffic incidents reported in southern Wisconsin. (Source: Channel 3000)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History on June 1:
TED TURNER LAUNCHED CNN, the world’s first 24-hour cable news network, from Atlanta on June 1, 1980. The debut marked a revolution in television journalism with continuous news coverage. (Historical Event)
THE BEATLES released “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” in the U.K. on June 1, 1967 (U.S. followed days later). The groundbreaking concept album defined the Summer of Love era. (Cultural Milestone)
DR. HENRY HEIMLICH published his choking rescue technique in the journal Emergency Medicine on June 1, 1974. The abdominal thrust maneuver became a standard lifesaving procedure worldwide. (Science)
A MASSIVE FIRE at Universal Studios Hollywood on June 1, 2008, destroyed a backlot and a vault containing up to 175,000 irreplaceable master recordings by artists including Aretha Franklin and Nirvana. (Cultural Milestone)
MARILYN MONROE, born Norma Jeane Mortenson, was born in Los Angeles on June 1, 1926. She became one of Hollywood’s most iconic actresses and sex symbols. (Cultural Milestone)
TENNESSEE was admitted as the 16th U.S. state on June 1, 1796. The Volunteer State’s entry followed a constitutional convention and petition to Congress. (Historical Event)
JOHNNY HORTON’S “The Battle of New Orleans” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 1, 1959. The historical novelty song topped charts for six weeks. (Music Charts)
SIMON & GARFUNKEL’S “Mrs. Robinson” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of June 1, 1968. The song, featured in the film The Graduate, became a generational anthem. (Music Charts)
BRITISH EXPLORER James Clark Ross located the North Magnetic Pole on June 1, 1831, during an Arctic expedition. The discovery advanced understanding of Earth’s magnetic field. (Science)
THE NEW YORK TO SEATTLE Ocean to Ocean auto race began on June 1, 1909. The transcontinental event highlighted early automotive reliability and boosted interest in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. (Automotive)
