Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Brandon Phillips and Jayden Singh from Iola-Scandinavia High School are recipients of a $425 Operation Roundup scholarship from Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative. Congratulations! CORN ROAST QUEEN: Lillian Fuhs has been named 2023 Fire Queen to preside over the Scandinavia Corn Roast, Aug. 4-6. She is the daughter of Bryan and Stephanie […]

Red lights /red and white lights on vehicles

By Iola Fire and Ambulance Have you ever seen someone driving behind you with a red or red/white flashing light? What does that red or red/white light mean? In Wisconsin flashing red or red/white lights displayed (with no blue flashing lights) on a vehicle indicates a volunteer firefighter, EMS or First Responder is responding to […]

Shirley J. Dillenbeck obituary

Shirley J.  Dillenbeck November 28, 1949 – July 19, 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley J Dillenbeck (Blaney) announce her sudden passing on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 73. She was born on Nov. 28, 1949, in Villa Grove, Illinois, the daughter of the late Floyd Sr. […]

Iola Lions organize annual stuff the bus event to support education

The Iola Lions Club is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual event, “Stuff the Bus,” scheduled to take place on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Iola Sentry Grocery Store. The primary objective of this initiative is to gather school supplies for the upcoming academic year. With the collective effort of […]

Plover Pterodactyls clinch victory against Scandinavia Vikings

In a nail-biting encounter during Week 13 of the Badger Amateur Baseball Association South Central Division, the Plover Pterodactyls secured a narrow 9-8 victory over the Scandinavia Vikings. Winning pitcher Wyatt Blaskowski put on an outstanding performance on the mound, recording 4 strikeouts and leading the Plover Pterodactyls to victory. On the other hand, losing […]

Iola Historical Society gears up for July meetings and program

The Iola Historical Society is preparing for its upcoming July meetings and program, set to take place on Monday, July 31, at the Machine Shed located at 222 Depot Street in Iola. The society has a busy schedule lined up, starting with a board meeting at 5:30 p.m. and a membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. […]

Kenneth R. Sorenson obituary

Kenneth R. Sorenson December 28, 1946 – July 18, 2023 Kenneth R. Sorenson of Iola, Wisconsin, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  He was born in Iola on Dec. 28, 1946, to the late Arling and Gladys (Helgeson) Sorenson. On June 30, 1973 he married Linda Gregerson. Ken was a veteran of the […]

Ruth Louise Loker obituary

Ruth Louise Loker June 30, 1935 – July 16, 2023 Ruth Louise Loker 88, was born on June 30, 1935 in Iola, Wisconsin. She died on July 16, 2023 in Neenah, Wisconsin. Ruth attended school in Omro, Wisconsin.Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on July 24, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Iola Depot gets new windows The Iola Depot on the campus of the Iola Historical Society is having new windows installed. It is part of a restoration project for the historic structure in Iola. Around Town COLLEGIANT ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE: Parker Prahl of Iola earned Academic All-Conference status as a member of the Lawrence College, Appleton, […]