Vikings dominate Weymont 18-4 in offensive showcase
The Scandinavia Vikings delivered a commanding performance on July 27, overwhelming Weymont 18-4 in a Badger Amateur Baseball Association matchup that highlighted the depth and firepower of the Vikings’ lineup. From the opening innings, the game tilted heavily in favor of Scandinavia. The Vikings erupted early and never looked back, consistently finding gaps and driving […]
Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office and Iola Car Show to host free family fun event with helicopter landing and vehicle demos
Families from across Waupaca County and beyond will gather this summer for an exciting and educational event like no other. The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the iconic Iola Car Show, will host a free, family-friendly community celebration on Tuesday, July 29, at the Iola Car Show Grounds in Iola, Wisconsin. The event […]
Herbert Evan Myers obituary
Herbert Evan Myers January 18, 1955 – July 24, 2025 Herbert Evan Myers, 70, of Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born on Jan. 18, 1955, in Tigerton, Wisconsin, to Robert and Anne (Jones) Myers and was baptized and confirmed at the Iola United Methodist Church. Herb married Ronda (Renly) […]
Friday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts
Around Town IOLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Carl Krause, Charlie Thompson, and Cliff brought back the Waterous Pumper, which was on loan to the Firefighters’ Memorial in Wisconsin Rapids this past year. You can see it on Saturday mornings this summer at the HIS firehouse. TOWN OF IOLA: The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Iola […]
Town of Harrison reviews finances and approves licenses
At its regular monthly meeting held at Northland Church on Monday, July 14, the Town of Harrison Board, led by Chairman Dean Lashua, gathered to address routine business and approve new bartender licenses. The meeting began promptly at 6:30 p.m. Key decisions included the approval of three bartender licenses and the review of the town’s […]
Iola welcomes Wisconsin Bluegrass Bash
A weekend of music, camping, and community vibes The hills of central Wisconsin come alive today as the Wisconsin Bluegrass Bash (WBB) kicks off its three-day celebration of live music, camping, art, and community at the historic Iola Car Show Grounds. Running from July 24-26, the event draws fans from across the Midwest and beyond […]
Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts
IOLA PARK COMMITTEE: The Village of Iola Park Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 23, at 6 p.m. at Iola Village Hall. Agenda items include discussion of Taylor Field with the Iola-Scandinavia School District, an outline of the Olson Park Makeover Plan, an update on the Gardens, and a bake sale. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Scandinavia […]
Iola Lions community builders
Members of the Iola Lions Club worked on a covered bridge structure on Iola’s River Walk off North Main Street by Depot Street Station. The structure, made possible through a $10,000 anonymous donation in December 2023, is part of the beautification project by the Village of Iola Community Development Authority. The covered bridge was in […]
US Rep. Wied introduces FIRE Act, seeks Great Lakes icebreaker, and honors veterans
PRESS RELEASE Recently, U.S. Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) introduced legislation to protect American citizens’ Second Amendment rights by banning federal, state, and local laws targeting magazine capacity. The Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement (FIRE) Act prohibits any federal agency from restricting firearm magazines based on capacity and prohibits states and localities from enacting or enforcing capacity […]
