Wolberg’s power surge leads T-Birds to 12-2 rout of Manawa

Wyatt Wolberg delivered a standout offensive performance with three hits and four runs batted in, powering the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds to a 12-2 victory over the Manawa Wolves Varsity on Thursday at Taylor Field. Wolberg provided the biggest blow of the game with a three-run home run to left field in the fourth inning. He also […]

I-S Softball drops final regular season game to Amherst; Thunderbirds begin WIAA Tournament play on Tuesday at Pacelli

By Tom Anderson, Head Coach AMHERST – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team lost to Amherst, 8-2, on Thursday night, May 21, in a non-conference game. The game was played at the downtown softball field at Nelson Park – known as Freddie’s Home Plate. The loss dropped the Thunderbirds’ overall record to 16-7. The T-Birds grabbed an […]

Bestul, Brooke, and Christoph named Iola-Scandinavia Chamber award winners

The Person of the Year, Business of the Year, and Spark Plug award winners received plaques at the 28th annual Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Awards Night. About 30 people attended the event on Wednesday, May 20, at Iola Mills. “We are very blessed to have so many great people and organizations plus unique businesses in […]

Iola Car Show specialty plate to launch June 9 in Wisconsin

A new Wisconsin specialty license plate celebrating the Iola Car Show will officially become available June 9, 2026, through the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles’ Special License Plate program. Organizers said the plate was developed with input from Iola fans and car enthusiasts, making it a community-driven tribute to one of the state’s best-known automotive […]

Iola-Scandinavia students receive more than $286,000 in scholarships

Students at Iola-Scandinavia High School collect more than $286,000 in scholarships this year, rewarding academic achievement, leadership, community service, and extracurricular involvement as they prepare for college and careers. The awards, announced in May 2026, come from local organizations, memorials, businesses, civic groups, and state programs. They support everything from general education to specialized fields […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news roundup

Around Town REGIONAL SEMIFINAL: Iola-Scandinavia High School’s softball team will play No. 4 Pacelli on Tuesday, May 25, at Pacelli. No. 9 Gillett-Suring will play No. 8 Shiocton on May 21, and that winner will play against No. 1 Bonduel on May 25. The winner of that game will take on the winner of the […]

I-S Softball beats Wild Rose

BY TOM ANDERSON, Head Coach WILD ROSE – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Wild Rose, 20-0, on Tuesday, May 19, in a non-conference game. The game ended in the third inning due to the 15-run rule after three innings. The Thunderbirds were originally scheduled to play at Nekoosa, but the field in Nekoosa was unplayable […]

Thunderbirds rally for walk-off win over Cardinals

The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds erased a four-run deficit and walked off with an 8-7 victory over the Pacelli Cardinals on Tuesday at Taylor Field. The game remained tied at 7-7 entering the bottom of the seventh. Chase Timdal singled down the right-field line, Wyatt Wolberg walked, and Jose Gutierrez singled down the right-field line. An error […]

Iola Lions, Red Cross team up for June 3 Blood Drive at I-S Community Fitness Center

The Iola Lions Club and the American Red Cross hold a community blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the Iola-Scandinavia Community Fitness and Aquatic Center in Iola, pairing a familiar hometown gathering place with an urgent push to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. For a town whose fitness center serves […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Iola Lions Blood Drive is Wednesday, June 3, from noon to 5 p.m. Please call 1-800-redcross or go to www.redcrossblood.org to pre-register. FOSSILS: The Iola Village Library will feature Bill Wendlandt on “All About Fossils” on Wednesday, June 10, from 1-3 p.m. Ages 9 and older welcome. VIKING MARKET: A […]