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The Iola-Scandinavia cross-country teams turned in determined performances at the Smiley Invitational on Sept. 20 at Wausau East High School, highlighted by a top-three finish from Ben Beck in the varsity boys race. Beck placed third overall with a time of 16 minutes, 30.6 seconds, leading the Thunderbirds to a 10th-place team finish. Prentice/Rib Lake […]
Around Town ALBERS NAMED MORNING CO-ANCHOR: Iola native Andrea Albers has been a familiar and trusted face for TMJ4 News viewers since joining the station in 2021 as a reporter and anchor. Most recently, she has been guiding the Milwaukee area through the morning commute as TMJ4’s traffic anchor, and as the station’s consumer reporter, […]
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The Harrison Town Board met Sept. 8 at Northland Church, where officials reviewed financial reports, approved catering plans for an upcoming Wisconsin Towns Association meeting, and scheduled next month’s budget session. Chairman Dean Lashua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., with board members Mike Schultz, John Phillips, Megan Guzman, Carrie Powell, Dave Loken, […]
On Aug. 5, the Helvetia Town Board convened at the Town Hall for its regular monthly meeting, where all board members and eight residents gathered to discuss and vote on a range of local issues, including approving a new propane contract, passing resolutions, and reviewing road maintenance projects. The meeting, led by Chairman Jeff Oppor, […]
Around the County PACKERS HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE WEEK: The Green Bay Packers have announced that Mike Hansen of Weyauwega-Fremont High School in Weyauwega, Wis., has been named the Packers High School Coach of the Week. Read the story here. Around the State CINNAMON RECALL: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has added more […]
The 14th Annual Chain O’ Lakes Blues Festival will return Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3–4, at the historic Indian Crossing Casino (ICC Waterfront Bar & Restaurant), where blues fans from across the Midwest will gather to celebrate two nights of live music, food, and community along the scenic shores of the Chain O’ Lakes. The […]
As President Trump spotlights home affordability, rural communities across Wisconsin face historic challenges — from rising costs and shrinking supply to debates over government’s role in solving the problem. In farm towns and forested hamlets stretching from the Northwoods to the Driftless region, Wisconsin families are fighting a housing affordability crisis that has reached historic […]
Donald G. Williams September 17, 1951 – September 9, 2025 Donald G. Williams, 73, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Sept. 17, 1951, to Donald Williams and Joan (Martin) Gunderson. Don loved the Lord and was a prayer warrior. His passions were playing […]
The Iola-Scandinavia High School volleyball team will host its Annual Fight Cancer Night on Thursday, Oct. 16, bringing the community together for an evening of support, remembrance, and spirited competition. The event will take place inside The Thunderdome, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and volleyball action beginning at 5:45 p.m. Organizers expect the stands […]
