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By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team swept a doubleheader over Menominee Nation on Monday afternoon, 15-0 and 20-3, to wrap up their CWC-East conference schedule. The Thunderbirds finished with a 5-9 conference record and improved their overall record to 11-11. In the first game, Iola-Scandinavia scored 10 runs in the first two […]
The Iola Historical Society, in conjunction with the Sheveland-Taylor American Legion Post 14, is hosting its Annual Tribute to Military Veterans Memorial Day Pork Roast Dinner immediately following the annual Iola Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26. The Memorial Day Parade starts at 11 a.m. from the Iola-Scandinavia High School parking lot and proceeds […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach WAUPACA – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team won one and lost one in a triangular match-up with Waupaca and Marathon at Waupaca on Saturday, May 17. The Thunderbirds beat Waupaca, 16-6, in the first game and lost to Marathon in the second game, 7-2. Marathon beat Waupaca in the third game, […]
Around Town SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS: The Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity softball team will travel to Oconto on Tuesday, May 27, to open tournament play. It was previously reported as baseball. Around the State EVERS’ ‘SLUSH FUND’: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is under fire after a recent bill alleges he has illegally kept more than $170 million […]
The Scandinavia Vikings continued their dominant run in the Badger Amateur Baseball Association with a convincing 6-1 win over the New London Irish on Sunday afternoon, May 18, fueled by a complete-game performance from pitcher Cyle Zblewski and timely hitting from the heart of the Vikings’ lineup. Zblewski was nearly untouchable through nine innings, scattering […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach WITTENBERG – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team lost at Wittenberg-Birnamwood, 7-2, in a CWC-East conference game on Thursday, May 15. The loss drops the Thunderbirds’ record to 3-9 in conference and 8-10 overall. Trailing 2-0, the T-Birds scored two runs in the fourth inning to tie the game. The Chargers responded […]
At Perry’s Landing Golf Course, Iola-Scandinavia’s varsity golf team turned in a determined performance at the Marion Invitational on May 15, finishing fourth among nine competing schools. While the team narrowly missed a podium finish, the spotlight shone brightly on senior Samuel Groeschl, who tied for medalist honors with an impressive round of 73. Groeschl, […]
Around Town IOLA TOWN BOARD: The Town of Iola Board will meet in the town hall on Monday, May 19. The board will discuss roads and bridges and approve the town’s books and checks. VIKINGS BASEBALL: The BABA South Central begins baseball action on Sunday, May 18, at 1:30 p.m. as the Scandinavia Vikings travel […]
With businesses facing a workforce shortage, it is critical that we help individuals who have lost their job at no fault of their own return to gainful employment. By State Rep. Brent Jacobson If you speak to local business owners about the challenges they face, you will hear the same story over and over: finding […]
