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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 […]
Around Town BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: The Iola-Scandinavia High School boys varsity baseball team will travel to Oconto on Tuesday, May 27, to open tournament play. DOWNTOWN SPRUCE UP: The Village of Iola is revitalizing the downtown area with new Welcome Home banners, colorful bench seating, red trash containers, and an abundance of flowers planted by the […]
WAUSAU – Under partly cloudy skies on May 13, the Iola-Scandinavia varsity golf team delivered a gritty performance at the Greenwood Hills Golf Course, securing a fifth-place finish among 10 competitive teams. The tournament, hosted on the challenging par-72 layout, saw Amherst emerge as the top team with a commanding score of 334, while Iola-Scandinavia […]
A major development will soon enhance Chet Krause Legacy Park, as committee leaders prepare to unveil new unisex restroom facilities by June 2025. The upgrade, made possible by a $50,000 Vibrant Spaces grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), will serve as a pivotal addition to the park. The funding will specifically go toward […]
Jillane Diane Fincher July 9, 1949 – May 11, 2025 Jillane Diane Fincher, age 75, Peru, Town of New Hope, Portage County, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1949, in Webster, New York, to the late Lewis “Lew” and Mabel “May” (Short) Fincher. While living in upstate […]
