Iola’s Welch signed by Ravens

The Ravens also signed four exclusive rights free agents Monday as the voluntary offseason program began. Quarterback Tyler Huntley, center Trystan Colon, linebacker Kristian Welch and long snapper Nick Moore are now under contract. Huntley made four starts last season in relief of Lamar Jackson and showed he’s capable of winning if called upon. Huntley […]

Northland Post Office

The U.S. Post Office in Northland, Wisconsin. In the foreground is Ole Langdok, a mail carrier who used a sleigh for winter deliveries. The building may have been Alice Anderson’s house. The photo was posted on a Facebook page. Lee Haleverson wrote From information in the Iola Historical files I found the followinginformation.  Ole Langdok […]

Town of Harrison Board April 11 minutes

The regular monthly meeting for the Town of Harrison was held on Monday, April 11, at Northland Church. Chairman Dean Lashua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  Present at the meeting were Rose Troast, Brandon Schuester, John Phillips, Mike Schultz, Jon Ann Kasson and Fran Moen. The Clerk’s minutes from the previous meeting […]

Dorothy Anna Kernen obituary

Dorothy Anna Kernen January 5, 1925 – April 10, 2022 Dorothy Anna Kernen, age 97, of Tigerton, Wisconsin, passed away on the evening of April 10th 2022 at the Homme Home in Wittenberg. Dorothy Anna Kernen was born January 5, 1925, in the Town of Harrison to the late Arthur and Edith (Helgeson) Gutho. On April 21, […]

Sen. Ballweg reviews wins for agriculture

By State Sen. Joan Ballweg Even under divided government, the Wisconsin Legislature and my office were successful in accomplishing a lot of great things for our state this session. I am introducing a new series of columns, which will take a deeper dive into issues we addressed in sectors ranging from agriculture to health to […]

I-S students compete well in state FCCLA competition

Recently five students from Iola-Scandinavia High School competed at the state FCCLA competition at Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells. FCCLA is a relatively new CTSO in Iola. This was their first time competing. Alyssa Tap and Miranda Wegener received a Gold rating in Level 3 Interior Design. Ella Gullixon, Marin Hoyord, and Makayla Much received a […]

Iola-Scandinavia news items

Scot Peterson took back-to-back 300 games at Silver Lake Lanes. Congratulations! Crystal Café is closed through the weekend due to an equipment malfunction. Easter pies already ordered can still be picked up at the originally scheduled times on Saturday. No new Easter pie orders can be accepted. State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) has announced her […]

Leland C. Thompson obituary

Leland C. Thompson April 8, 1931 – April 9, 2022 Leland C. Thompson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022, the day after his 91st birthday. He was born in Scandinavia on April 8, 1931, the son of Norman and Gladys (Sodersten) Thompson. He married Lois Jenson on September 29, 1951, at […]

I-S School Board to be updated on off-campus speech, DEI, Title IX

The Iola-Scandinavia School Board will be updated with legal alerts pursuant to off-campus speech, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Title IX at its April 11 meeting. The text of the legal alerts under Policy & Legislation Committee includes the following. Legal Alerts U.S. Supreme Court Addresses Student Off-Campus Speech The Alert discusses the Mahanoy Area […]

I-S School Board April 11 meeting agenda

The Iola-Scandinavia School District Board will meet on Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of the official notice.  Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of agenda                                                                                                           Public input/comments – Members of the public must register by filling […]