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The Scandinavia Town Board convened its regular meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, focusing on routine financial updates, road maintenance, and preparations for upcoming town business. Board Chair Bryan Fuhs called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Present were board members Brenda Mazemke, Bryan Fuhs, Lonnie Pryzbylski, Frank Bauer, […]
The Scandinavia Town Board will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, where supervisors plan to address ongoing road concerns, two junk and salvage yards, and a proposed zoning amendment. Board members will receive reports from the clerk, treasurer, and planning commission before turning to road […]
On Palm Sunday, March 29, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church unveiled its historical marker. It is marker #26 installed by the Iola Historical Society. Standing just beside the entrance addition built in 1990, the marker is easily accessible for parking near and viewing. Pastor Gail Kenny unveiled the marker, and IHS President Cliff Mishler gave a […]
First, it was Ruby’s Pantry closing. Then an ice storm that knocked out power to thousands of people for days. On top of rising gas prices, it’s been a lot. Some people have the resources to go get more food. Many don’t. The Iola Food Pantry is offering another “No Questions Asked Food Box Giveaway” […]
Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released a statement criticizing a final report from the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice that finds Attorney General Josh Kaul violated state law by permitting attorneys funded by out-of-state special interests to work inside the Wisconsin Department of Justice with the authority of assistant attorneys general. […]
Around Town SOFTBALL GAME CANCELED: The Iola-Scandinavia High School softball game against Laona/Wabeno has been canceled for tomorrow, April 2. It is rescheduled for Friday, April 24, and will be played in Iola. BEN BECK FEATURE: WSAW posted a feature on Iola-Scandinavia’s Ben Beck, reigning Division 3 3200-meter champion. Read the story here. Congratulations Ben! […]
Roger K. Nassen August 5, 1935 – March 29, 2026 Roger K. Nassen, age 90, lifelong resident of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by family on March 29, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born August 5, 1935, to the late Christian and Margaret (Nee Wendorf) Nassen. Roger was always known as a […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds opened their season with a 9-1 victory over Nekoosa on Tuesday, March 31, at Taylor Field in Iola. Wyatt Wolberg earned the win with three innings pitched. He allowed no hits, one walk, and struck out five. Mason Kriesel pitched one and one-third innings in relief. He allowed one hit, four walks, […]
Michael Schroeder, candidate for Village of Scandinavia trustee, has submitted answers to a series of questions asked by HeadspringIS.com. To date, incumbent candidates Michael Hayes and Daniel Koehler have not. The Spring election will be held in a week on Tuesday, April. 7. “I believe it is important to provide honest and transparent answers to […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds fastpitch softball team opens the 2026 season with a familiar face on the field and renewed optimism in the dugout. Led by 35th-year head coach Tom Anderson (466-279) and assisted by Stacy Bestul in her 26th year and Brooke Manley in her fifth, the Thunderbirds return 10 players with significant varsity experience […]
