Mary Lee Larson obituary

Mary Lee Larson November 3, 1942 – April 29, 2023 Mary Lee Larson, 80, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on April 29, 2023. She was born on Nov. 3, 1942, in Iola, Wisconsin, to DeLyle and Mary Irene (Stanley) Omholt. Mary married Gary Larson on June 8, 1963, in Manawa. Mary was […]

UTV accident in Iola Township

According to NBC 26, a UTV driver suffered a fractured leg after being pinned under the vehicle in the Town of Iola. The accident occurred at 3:08 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. Read the story here.

Town of Iola to hold annual meeting and monthly board meeting on April 24

The Town of Iola will hold its Annual Meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 24, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. The regular monthly meeting will follow. Annual Meeting Agenda Call to Order Review of 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes Review of 2022 Revenues and Expenses Designation of Town’s Bank Designation of Town Attorney […]

Iola Lions gives $9k in scholarships and $500 to Jorgens Park Preserve

By Iola Lions The Iola Lions April Meeting was held at Crystal Café on April 17. The meeting was called to order by Lion President Jack Vater. Lion Mike Mazemke introduced guests Adam Skadsen and Sarah Griena. Lion Mark Forseth introduced Rotarian Trey Foerster as a visitor. The Lions and guests enjoyed a meatloaf, mashed […]

T-Birds baseball down W-F 5-3

The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbird Varsity baseball team brought home a 5-3 win over Weyauwega-Fremont on April 18. Winning pitcher: Parker Gullixon…complete game (82 pitches) allowed 6 hits, 1 earned run, 0 walks and 10 strikeouts. Leading hitters: Parker Gullixon 2 for 4; Owen Wolberg, Jayden Singh, Gavin Hoyord, and Ryan Thulien each had a hit.

Financial literacy class promoted by Sen. Ballweg

By Joan Ballweg, State Senator When you think of April, most people think of the seasons changing. From winter to spring, we hope April will bring warm weather and no more snow. This month, let’s not only think about the change in the temperature, but also the change we can bring for our kids. April […]