Lighting greenlit, sound in sight: Iola-Scandinavia Auditorium Project gains momentum with $277K raised

The Iola-Scandinavia High School Auditorium Improvement Project reaches a significant milestone this week as school officials announce funding approval for the lighting portion of the renovation, thanks to a groundswell of community support and donations totaling $277,700 so far. The project, which kicked off with an ambitious fundraising goal of $450,000 to $500,000, is now […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town VOTE FOR ATHLETE OF WEEK: It’s time to vote for the standout high school performer of the week for the Central Wisconsin area. The Menke GMC Athlete of the week poll for April 6-13 is now open until noon Thursday. Local athletes in the running include: Rayanne Clendenning, who pitched the distance to earn […]

Team USA insight and community vision to headline Iola Winter Sports Club annual meeting at Norseman Hill

The Iola Winter Sports Club (IWSC) will host its much-anticipated Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 4, from 2-5 p.m. at the club’s scenic chalet on Norseman Hill (E398 County Road MM, Iola, WI). This gathering will bring together current IWSC members for a day of connection, celebration, and planning as the club reflects on a […]

Thunderbirds soar to victory over Warhawks in 13-3 rout

The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds made a bold statement Monday afternoon, cruising past the Weyauwega-Fremont Warhawks with an emphatic 13-3 victory. Fueled by consistent offensive firepower and solid pitching, the T-Birds put together a complete performance to continue building momentum this season. Starting pitcher Landan Fuhs came out aggressive, commanding the game with poise. Over three innings, […]

I-S Softball beats Marion and Nekoosa in a non-conference games

By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Marion, 14-3, in a non-conference game at Marion on Thursday, April 10. The T-Birds had a 4-1 lead after three innings but broke the close game open with a five-run fourth inning and added five more runs in the fifth and sixth innings. The game […]

Village of Iola Revitalization Committee discusses Bluegrass Festival, beautification projects

The Village of Iola Revitalization Committee, chaired by Alan Bauer, convened on Wednesday, March 12, in the Clerk’s Office at Iola Village Hall, to finalize plans for several community-enhancing events and improvements, including a Bluegrass Festival set for late July and a spring Transformation Day aimed at beautifying public spaces. The meeting saw committee members […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

Around Town FOOTBALL OFFER: Late last month 2027 prospect Korz Loken from Iola-Scandinavia High School picked up an offer from the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound tight end spoke with Peegs.com about his interest in the IU program. Read the story here. GOLF RESULTS: The Iola-Scandinavia High School Golf Team played at Weymont Run Golf Course […]

Bradyn’s Law introduced to combat sextortion

By State Rep. Brent Jacobson, 87th District Last month, our community suffered a devastating loss when 15-year-old Bradyn Bohn took his own life after becoming a victim of sex extortion, commonly called “sextortion”. Tragically, this incident is part of a growing trend in Wisconsin and across the nation. Last year alone, the Wisconsin Department of […]

State’s biennial budget may see childcare facility closures

Gov. Tony Evers recently indicated the Child Care Counts Program may not continue after June 2025 due to a lack of funding from the biennial budget, potentially putting up to 25 percent of Wisconsin childcare facilities at risk of closing. This statement is largely accurate based on available information but requires some context for precision. […]