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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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Village of Iola Community Development Authority will convene at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, in the Village Clerk’s Office at 180 S. Main Street, where members will finalize approval of a long-awaited community sign design, hear updates on buckthorn removal and Riverwalk bridge repairs, and consider the implications of a new $25,000 donation. […]
Iola-Scandinavia High School Varsity Softball had two girls recognized in softball by the Central Wisconsin Conference – East Division for the 2025 season. Juniors Rayanne Clendenning (pitcher) and Maya Munoz (shortstop) were selected second team and honorable mention respectively for the Thunderbirds. CWC-East All-Conference Team First Team: Amherst – Makenna Orsund-12 (2B); Bonduel – Emery […]
Around Town STATE TRACK RESULTS: Iola-Scandinavia High School’s track athletes had strong State finishes June 6-7 in La Crosse. Ben Beck is the State Champion in the boys’ 3200m with a time of 9:28.02! Korz Loken took third place in the Discus Throw with a distance of 162-5, with Marathon’s Chris Marcell garnering first with […]
Eighteen years ago, Lion Ralph Bostwick approached the Iola Lions Club with an idea about giving to the Lions Pride Endowment Fund, specifically to help ensure the future of the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, Wisconsin He came up with Cans 4 Camp! He started by collecting aluminum cans from local highways. After that, he […]
