I-S Softball team beats Wittenberg-Birnamwood in Conference opener

By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia varsity softball team broke open a 3-1 game by scoring six runs in the sixth inning and went on to claim a 9-2 victory at home over Wittenberg-Birnamwood on Monday, April 8, in a CWC-East game. The Thunderbirds are 1-0 in conference and 1-1 overall. Julia Munoz and […]

Michael Daly obituary

Michael Daly December 9, 1954 – April 6, 2024 Michael Daly of Iola, Wisconsin, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his home. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Dec. 9, 1954, to the late Norman and Luella Daly. Michael was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. He enjoyed […]

Letter: Judge assigned for Iola sand mine case

By Greg Ambrosius Judge Vincent Biskupic, (Branch VI) circuit court judge in Outagamie County, has been assigned to hear our appeal on the Faulks Bros’ sand mine permit in the Township of Scandinavia. No date has been assigned as of now but should be coming in the next week. Judge Biskupic was assigned to the case […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town ACT SCORES: According to the Iola-Scandinavia School District, “This year’s junior class obtained the highest composite ACT average that we’ve had in the past five years.  There were great gains made from last year’s Pre-ACT scores to this year’s ACT scores.” Facebook Clips

Scandinavia Village Board reorganizes April 9

The Annual Organizational Meeting of the Scandinavia Village Board will be held on Tuesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center Community Room, located at 349 North Main Street. Agenda Approval of agenda Oath of Office of newly elected officials Appointments to the following positions: President Pro Tem, Board of Review, Trustee […]

Scandinavia Silver Lake District quarterly meeting April 9

The Scandinavia Silver Lake District will hold its quarterly meeting at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 349 N Main St. Agenda Approve April Agenda Approve January Minutes Informal Public comment time Financial statements SLMC update Funding ProcellaCOR herbicide treatment Announcements/Discussion items Adjourn

Alberta J. Wavruk obituary

Alberta J. Wavruk June 29, 1938 – April 5, 2024 In loving memory of Alberta Wavruk, 85, of Iola, Wisconsin, formerly of Waupaca, Wisconsin, a beloved wife, mother, and dedicated nurse, who passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024, with her family at her side. She was born on June 29, 1938, in Ladysmith, […]

Town of Helvetia Board March 5 meeting highlights

The Town of Helvetia Board met on Tuesday, March 5, in the town hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Oppor at 7 p.m. Town board members were present excluding Doug Hines. There were nine town residents also in attendance. Oppor received a bid for stripping and waxing the floor of the […]