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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 […]
The Village of Iola Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main Street, to address park improvements, community event permissions, financial transactions, and other local matters. Trustees will review several new business items focused on enhancing public facilities and supporting […]
Around Town COUNTYWIDE THEFTS: Unlocked vehicles in the county have been entered overnight, including an incident in Iola on Ellefson Street. Guns were taken from vehicles in Symco and Manawa. Read the Waupaca County News article here. Around the County COUNTY BOARD VOTING: The technicalities and viewpoints behind the recent Waupaca County Board of Supervisors […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Menominee Nation, 13-3, in a CWC-East game on Tuesday, May 5, at home. The game was stopped in the sixth inning due to the ten-run rule. The Thunderbirds improved their conference record to 6-3 and 10-3 overall. The T-Birds managed only two hits and held a […]
Around Town 4K ORIENTATION: Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School will hold its 4K Orientation on Thursday, May 7, from 5-6:30 p.m. For more information, go here. SHIVERS OPENING: The local ice cream business will open its window on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. A high of 62 degrees is forecast.
The Scandinavia Town Board convened Tuesday, April 8, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and approved zoning changes while reviewing local road maintenance efforts following a major snowstorm. Chair Bryan Fuhs called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with board members Brenda Mazemke, Lonnie Pryzbylski, Frank Bauer and Mike Mazemke present. Public attendees included Ricky […]
The Scandinavia Town Board will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, where members will discuss ongoing road maintenance, local junkyard issues, and several license applications. The board will take up multiple road-related items under old business, including updates on the Vandyke and Ron Gavin junk/salvage […]
Thomas P. Lubinski Mary 11, 1960 – May 4, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that Jeremy Lubinski and Audrey Lubinski announce the passing of our father and husband, Thomas P. Lubinski of Waupaca, Wisconsin, on May 4, 2026, after a brief illness. Tom truly enjoyed his pets, gardening, friends, and Harley rides. He will […]
