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By Iola Lions A Blood Drive co-sponsored by the Iola Lions and American Red Cross will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. According to the Red Cross, there’s currently an emergency blood shortage so every blood donation counts. Hurricanes, fires, floods, tornadoes, and […]
Thomas (Tommy) James Boyle November 2, 1969 – September 2, 2024 Thomas (Tommy) James Boyle, 54, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to be with his loving Savior on Sept. 2, 2024, at ThedaCare Appleton with his family and close friends by his side. Tommy was born on Nov. 2, 1969, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton, […]
Around Town KRISTIAN WELCH: The Denver Broncos have signed our Kristian as a defensive linebacker! Another football game to watch every week, but I know many of us will manage the extra viewing. Congratulations to Kristian and Mary and Tim Welch, who will get to visit some more cities. Job Opportunities PIZZA MAKERS: Sliced Pizza […]
The Iola-Scandinavia High School boys’ cross-country team delivered an impressive performance at the Standing Rocks Invitational on Friday, Aug. 29, with Ben Beck leading the way to victory. Beck, a standout junior, claimed first place in the boys’ race with a time of 17:24.70, outpacing the competition and setting the tone for the rest of […]
Around Town KRISTIAN WELCH: From Yardbarker: “Linebacker Kristian Welch did just about everything he could to make the roster with his strong play in the preseason. He made a pair of interceptions in his attempt to show he could be effective on defense and not just play on special teams. “Unfortunately for the Iola, Wisconsin native, the […]
Around Town BABA GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP: The Scandinavia Vikings will host the Little Falls Loggers on Sunday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. in the BABA Championship game. The Vikings are seeking their third straight championship. Job Opportunities PIZZA MAKERS: Sliced Pizza is looking for pizza makers Thursday through Saturday year-round. Send resume to: Slicedpc@gmnail.com. BUS DRIVERS: […]
The Scandinavia Vikings stormed past Clintonville with a decisive 14-1 victory in a Badger Amateur Baseball Association Central Division playoff game on Sunday, Aug. 25, in Scandinavia. The win propels the Vikings into their third consecutive Grand Championship game. Ben Lee led the charge for the Vikings, both on the mound and at the plate. […]
Around Town BABA SEMI FINALS: Eland hosts Little Falls and Scandinavia hosts Clintonville on Sunday. Games start at 1:30 p.m. The Grand Championship will be hosted by the Scandinavia/Clintonville winner. Don’t forget to get those reservations in for the first-ever Hall of Fame Banquet Sept. 6. The class of 2024: Floyd Kristof, Pete Pleshek, Sid […]
