Alumni to reconnect with history at Iola-Scandinavia 50+ Reunion

Graduates of Iola-Scandinavia schools who have celebrated their 50th class reunion milestone will gather for a special joint reunion event on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Iola Historical Society grounds. The Hilltoppers/Thunderbirds Joint Class Reunion, which was first organized in 2006 and continues biennially, will feature a full program […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING: Iola’s Justin Moen has been selected for inclusion in the Marquis Who’s Who for his broadcasting experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with a concentration on media and technology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2004. His journey in radio began at WDUX Radio, where he served […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town KORZ LOKEN: Notre Dame is the latest university to extend an offer to Iola-Scandinavia’s Korz Loken to play football. Read the story here. Loken already holds scholarships to the University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota, Iowa State, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, and most recently Florida State. He’s also being courted by The Ohio […]

Sen. Tomczyk releases statement in response to Gov. Evers ICE actions

OPINION On June 10, Gov. Evers signed a letter expressing support for the ICE rioters in Los Angeles. Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding the Governor’s actions. What’s happening in Los Angeles isn’t a protest. It’s a riot. It’s destruction. And it’s a direct challenge to law enforcement, public safety, and the rule […]

Thomas Gordon “TJ” Johnson obituary

Thomas Gordon “TJ” Johnson February 4, 1952 – June 3, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Gordon “TJ” Johnson, 83, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Tom passed away peacefully in the early morning of June 3, 2025, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. He was born on the family farm in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, on […]

Betty Gene Jones obituary

Betty Gene Jones January 27, 1946 – June 6, 2025 Betty Gene Jones, 79 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born January 27, 1946, to Marvin (Sonny) and Lorraine Whitney. She graduated from Waupaca High School in 1964. On November 7, 1964, she married Jack Jones. Together, they had five children: Tami […]

American Legion to host annual “Pie in the Park” fundraiser featuring pies by the Crystal Café

PRESS RELEASE The community of Iola-Scandinavia is invited to celebrate Flag Day with a slice of something special. On Saturday, June 14, the Sheveland-Taylor American Legion Post 14 will host its annual “Pie in the Park” fundraiser at the American Legion Veterans Memorial in Iola. The event will run from 1-4 p.m. and will feature […]

Ruby Christine Ehrenberg obituary

Ruby Christine Ehrenberg May 20, 1945 – June 6, 2025 Ruby Christine Ehrenberg, 80, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1945, in Iola, Wisconsin, to Albert and Mauritta (Mork) Mortensen. Ruby married Norman Ehrenberg on October 20, 1962, at Hitterdahl Lutheran Church in Iola. She […]

Scandinavia Village Board to vote on alcohol licenses, zoning updates, and park development

The Scandinavia Village Board will convene for its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 349 N. Main St. The board is expected to discuss and potentially act on a series of significant agenda items, including zoning modifications, a sewer infrastructure update, the […]

Iola Village Board to decide on major public works contracts and zoning administrator role

On Tuesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m., the Village of Iola Board will convene at the Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main Street, to address a comprehensive agenda featuring the approval of an $81,685 sewer lining project, the sale of a decommissioned Public Works truck, the creation of a Zoning Administrator position, and a wave […]