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The Public Works and Personnel Committee took several financial and operational actions during its meeting on May 7 at Iola Village Hall. The committee approved obtaining bids for a new four-wheeler, voted to begin repaying an internal loan from the Sewer Department to the Village General Fund, and agreed to write off $1,558.60 in uncollectable […]
The Iola Park & Garden Committee approved repairs to the Community Garden shed and upgrades to gates at Rosie Paw Dog Park during its meeting on May 6 at the Iola Village Hall Clerk’s Office. Chairperson Aaron Messier called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Committee members present included Messier, Alan Bauer, and Pamela […]
The Iola Revitalization Committee approved spending up to $2,200 for hanging planters at the Covered Bridge and $100 for flowers around a truck and sign near Premier Bank during its meeting on May 6. Village of Iola President Jennifer Schustek called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall Clerk’s Office, […]
Around Town REGIONAL SEMIFINAL: Iola-Scandinavia High School’s softball team will play No. 4 Pacelli on Tuesday, May 25, at Pacelli. No. 9 Gillett-Suring will play No. 8 Shiocton on May 21, and that winner will play against No. 1 Bonduel on May 25. The winner of that game will take on the winner of the […]
Wyatt Wolberg delivered a standout offensive performance with three hits and four runs batted in, powering the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds to a 12-2 victory over the Manawa Wolves Varsity on Thursday at Taylor Field. Wolberg provided the biggest blow of the game with a three-run home run to left field in the fourth inning. He also […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach AMHERST – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team lost to Amherst, 8-2, on Thursday night, May 21, in a non-conference game. The game was played at the downtown softball field at Nelson Park – known as Freddie’s Home Plate. The loss dropped the Thunderbirds’ overall record to 16-7. The T-Birds grabbed an […]
The Person of the Year, Business of the Year, and Spark Plug award winners received plaques at the 28th annual Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Awards Night. About 30 people attended the event on Wednesday, May 20, at Iola Mills. “We are very blessed to have so many great people and organizations plus unique businesses in […]
A new Wisconsin specialty license plate celebrating the Iola Car Show will officially become available June 9, 2026, through the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles’ Special License Plate program. Organizers said the plate was developed with input from Iola fans and car enthusiasts, making it a community-driven tribute to one of the state’s best-known automotive […]
Students at Iola-Scandinavia High School collect more than $286,000 in scholarships this year, rewarding academic achievement, leadership, community service, and extracurricular involvement as they prepare for college and careers. The awards, announced in May 2026, come from local organizations, memorials, businesses, civic groups, and state programs. They support everything from general education to specialized fields […]
Around Town REGIONAL SEMIFINAL: Iola-Scandinavia High School’s softball team will play No. 4 Pacelli on Tuesday, May 25, at Pacelli. No. 9 Gillett-Suring will play No. 8 Shiocton on May 21, and that winner will play against No. 1 Bonduel on May 25. The winner of that game will take on the winner of the […]
