Simonis shines as Iola-Scandinavia finishes 5fth at Greenwood Hills Invitational

WAUSAU – Under partly cloudy skies on May 13, the Iola-Scandinavia varsity golf team delivered a gritty performance at the Greenwood Hills Golf Course, securing a fifth-place finish among 10 competitive teams. The tournament, hosted on the challenging par-72 layout, saw Amherst emerge as the top team with a commanding score of 334, while Iola-Scandinavia […]

Chet Krause Legacy Park debuts new restroom facilities

A major development will soon enhance Chet Krause Legacy Park, as committee leaders prepare to unveil new unisex restroom facilities by June 2025. The upgrade, made possible by a $50,000 Vibrant Spaces grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), will serve as a pivotal addition to the park. The funding will specifically go toward […]

Jillane Diane Fincher obituary

Jillane Diane Fincher July 9, 1949 – May 11, 2025 Jillane Diane Fincher, age 75, Peru, Town of New Hope, Portage County, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1949, in Webster, New York, to the late Lewis “Lew” and Mabel “May” (Short) Fincher. While living in upstate […]

I-S Softball loses to Weyauwega-Fremont and Shiocton

By Tom Anderson, Head Coach IOLA – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team lost to Weyauwega-Fremont, 9-1, in a CWC-East conference game on Monday, May 12. The loss drops the Thunderbirds’ record to 3-7 in conference and 8-8 overall. Weyauwega-Fremont scored five runs in the first two innings, which proved to be all the runs the Warhawks […]

Scandinavia Village Board approves county highway contract, discusses firetruck purchase and beer garden proposal

The Scandinavia Village Board convened its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Municipal Center’s Community Room, where members approved a new highway contract with Waupaca County, discussed potential firetruck acquisition, and reviewed a proposed Beer Garden project. Led by President David Mork, the meeting began promptly at 5 p.m. with all […]

Thunderbirds tame Warhawks

The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds opened their packed week on a high note Monday, May 12, grinding out a 3-1 victory over the Weyauwega-Fremont Warhawks in varsity baseball action. With clutch pitching and timely hitting, the Thunderbirds kicked off the week with momentum and earned the right for yet another coach to take the dreaded post-game ice […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

Around Town HUNTING TREASURES: The Iola Conservation Club will host a one-day yard sale on Saturday, May 17. The gate will open at 8 a.m. to give everyone a full day to browse hunting, camping, fishing, archery, guns, and related treasures. Refreshments will be available.  JORGENS PARK PRESERVE FUNDRAISER: Join “A Day on the Lake […]

Community to rally for Silver Lake at scenic fundraiser event in Jorgens Park

Locals will soon gather for fun, food, and fundraising at the second annual “A Day on the Lake Fundraiser”, hosted by the Silver Lake Management Committee. The event will occur on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jorgens Park Preserve, located on Highway 49 in Scandinavia, Wisconsin. Set against the picturesque […]