Village of Scandinavia Board approved Dec. 12 minutes

The Village of Scandinavia Board held its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 12 in the Scandinavia Municipal Center Community Room. Making public comments were Steve Smith, Gordon Kirchoff, and Carol Kraco. It was reported that no one has expressed interest in the sewer operator position. The Board reviewed the dam report that was sent to […]

Scandinavia Lake District July 11 approved meeting notes

The Quarterly Meeting of the Scandinavia Lake District was held on July 11 in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center. In attendance were President Dave Mork; trustees Mike Hayes, Becky Morgan, and Bob Fredy; Treasurer Judy Watson; Clerk Kati McDermith; committee members Kristy Stacey. Not in attendance was Trustee Patrick Knautz. Financial statements […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town RUNNER OF YEAR: Charles Vater of Iola-Scandinavia High School was recognized by the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association as the Division 3 Runner of the Year. Congratulations! POWERLIFTING 1ST PLACE: Kyrylo “Karl” Rice deadlifted 445 pounds to receive a first place in the 148-pound class in state powerlifting competition and received a total […]

Brother vs. Brother in the halls at ISHS

Courtesy Iola-Scandinavia School District There is a “Battle of the Brothers” happening at Iola-Scandinavia Middle/High School this week! Kristian Welch, a graduate of I-S, who plays Special Teams for the Green Bay Packers, will be playing the NFL Wild Card game against Amherst’s Tyler Biadasz, who is the starting Center for the Dallas Cowboys. Both […]

Valerie Kathleen Thoe obituary

Valerie Kathleen Thoe September 7, 1930 – January 5, 2024 Valerie Kathleen Thoe, 93, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. She resided at Iola Living Oaks the last few years. She was born on Sept. 7, 1930, to Melvin and Clara (Torgerson) Forseth. Valerie married Dr. Edmund Thoe.  He preceded her […]

Rundown of next week’s Iola-Scandinavia events

January 8 The day starts with the Strong Bones class at I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center at 8 a.m. For those seeking a morning yoga session, the Center For Living Well is hosting one at 9 a.m. Simultaneously, Water Therapy is available at the I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center. Later in the day, the bARRe […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town VILLAG OF IOLA CAUCUS: The Village of Iola will hold its Caucus on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 5:15 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall’s Iola Community Room. Up for nomination will be candidates for the following positions: Trustee 1, Trustee 2, and Trustee 3. Positions are those now occupied by Mark McCoy, David […]