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Around Town Job Opportunities COACHING POSITIONS: The Iola-Scandinavia School District has coach openings in Varsity Football, Middle School Football, JV Volleyball, and Middle School Volleyball. Email juedsd@iola.k12.us. Around the County WAUPACA COUNTY HOMEOWNERS continue grappling with recovery more than a month after severe April flooding. Roughly 50 homes in the county’s floodplain are estimated to […]
MARSHFIELD — Columbus Catholic Varsity Dons erupted for seven runs in the first two innings and coasted to a 9-4 victory over the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds on Wednesday, June 3, at Jack Hackman Field. The Dons seized control in the bottom of the first when Carson Eckes singled, Carter Sommer flied out, and Tyler Hargraves flied […]
Edward David Anderson is Iola Mills’ second Artist-in-Residence musician. His public performance on Saturday, June 13, will start at 6 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. Why did Ed Lemar create this program? Here’s what Ed related about the inspiration for creating the program. “As an original songwriter myself, I wanted to provide a place where […]
Wyatt Wolberg drew a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday to lift the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds to a 6-5 walk-off victory over the Assumption Varsity Royals on Tuesday, June 2, in Iola. The teams traded the lead throughout a back-and-forth contest that featured multiple ties. With the score knotted at 5-5 and […]
Around Town 5K RUN/WALK: Iola-Scandinavia Leo’s will host a 5K run/walk fundraiser on Saturday, June 20, starting at 8 a.m. at the Iola Car Show grounds. The Kids Fun Run will begin at 8:45 a.m. Funds go towards Leo’s annual Lions Kids Easter Party. ISHS BASEBALL: The Thunderbirds baseball team advanced in Regional play after […]
Around Town Around the County WAUPACA CITY COUNCIL is scheduled to meet Tuesday evening at City Hall. Agenda items include routine city business; a water and sewer utility board meeting was canceled. (Source: City of Waupaca) THE CITY OF WAUPACA is conducting a live-trapping campaign for feral cats in the Oman Street area through June […]
Around Town ALL-CONFERENCE BASEBALL: Congratulations to the following Iola-Scandinavia High School baseball players: Ben Gruba, 1st Team; Chase Timdal, 2nd Team; Wyatt Wolberg, 2nd Team; Broghan Gullixon, Honorable Mention; and Mason Morfrey, Honorable Mention. ALL-CONFERENCE SOFTBALL: The following Iola-Scandinavia High School softball players named to CWC-East teams are Brooklyn Berrens, catcher, 1st Team (unanimous); Braelyn […]
The Iola Lions Club recognized Lion Mark Doll with the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award during its Honors Night on Monday, May 18. The award honors Lions Club members whose service and dedication reflect the mission of Lions Clubs International. Each Melvin Jones Fellowship nomination also supports important programs such as SightFirst and other initiatives […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach Iola-Scandinavia had five girls recognized by the Central Wisconsin Conference – East Division in softball for the 2026 season. Senior catcher Brooklyn Berrens and sophomore center fielder Braelyn Jueds were first-team selections for the Thunderbirds. Berrens was a unanimous selection. Senior pitcher Rayanne Clendenning and senior first baseman Brylee Jueds […]
The Helvetia Town Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 2, evening, and is expected to discuss 2026 road maintenance plans, upcoming town hall improvements, and several administrative items. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Helvetia Town Hall, E2544 County Rd GG. The public is welcome to attend the […]
