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The Iola-Scandinavia High School boys’ cross-country team turned in a commendable performance at the Marshfield Nightfall Classic on Thursday, Sept. 28, placing 6th out of 16 competing teams. Led by standout Ben Beck, who finished 4th overall with an impressive time of 16:17.93, the Thunderbirds showcased their depth and determination on the challenging course in […]
Around Town TRICK OR TREAT HOURS: Official Trick or Treat hours for the Villages of Iola and Scandinavia are 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. DO SOMETHING NICE DAY: For Saturday, Oct. 5, do something nice in Iola by attending the Taste of Norway from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Iola Historical Society on Depot […]
Randy Byron Rosenberger July 2, 1946 – September 27, 2024 Randy Byron Rosenberger, 78, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. He was born to the late Andrew Rosenberger and Hattie (Rhoades) Rosenberger in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, on July 2, 1946. Growing up, he attended school in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, alongside […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Scrap Metal Drive by the Scandinavia Booster Club, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corn Roast grounds, taking steel, iron, motor cast, old appliances, and shop metals. HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: This annual event at Jorgens Park Preserve in Scandinavia will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 3-6 p.m. There will be Trunk or […]
Iola-Scandinavia Middle School’s cross-country team competed at the Wausau meet on Thursday, Sept. 26, with standout performances from both the boys’ and girls’ teams. In the girls’ race, Nola Mae Vater delivered an impressive performance, finishing 11th out of a large field of runners with a time of 14:10.9, the top result for Iola-Scandinavia’s girls. […]
Please attend Iola Sand Mine hearing Oct. 21 By Greg Ambrosius On Monday, Oct. 21, at 9 a.m., the Waupaca County Board of Adjustment (BOA) will host a day-long hearing on the Faulks Bros. sand mine permit for the Iola Car Show grounds. We invite everyone – no matter if you are for or against […]
The Iola-Scandinavia boys’ cross-country team delivered an impressive performance at the Smiley Invitational held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Wausau East High School, securing third place out of 10 Division 3 teams in the varsity competition. Sophomore Ben Beck led the charge for the Thunderbirds, finishing in second place overall with a remarkable time of […]
Residents of Iola are in for a treat this fall as the Iola Fire & Ambulance is hosting its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event will take place at the Firehouse located at 350 West Iola Street, from 3-7 p.m. This exciting afternoon promises to be a fun-filled gathering while raising funds […]
