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Robert John Olson May 2, 1939 – April 14, 2025 Robert John Olson passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living in Clintonville, Wisconsin. Bob was born in Juneau, Wisconsin, on May 2, 1939, and adopted as an infant by Alfred and Lorraine Olson of Iola, Wisconsin. Bob graduated from Iola […]
The Iola-Scandinavia High School Auditorium Improvement Project reaches a significant milestone this week as school officials announce funding approval for the lighting portion of the renovation, thanks to a groundswell of community support and donations totaling $277,700 so far. The project, which kicked off with an ambitious fundraising goal of $450,000 to $500,000, is now […]
Around Town VOTE FOR ATHLETE OF WEEK: It’s time to vote for the standout high school performer of the week for the Central Wisconsin area. The Menke GMC Athlete of the week poll for April 6-13 is now open until noon Thursday. Local athletes in the running include: Rayanne Clendenning, who pitched the distance to earn […]
The Iola Winter Sports Club (IWSC) will host its much-anticipated Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 4, from 2-5 p.m. at the club’s scenic chalet on Norseman Hill (E398 County Road MM, Iola, WI). This gathering will bring together current IWSC members for a day of connection, celebration, and planning as the club reflects on a […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds made a bold statement Monday afternoon, cruising past the Weyauwega-Fremont Warhawks with an emphatic 13-3 victory. Fueled by consistent offensive firepower and solid pitching, the T-Birds put together a complete performance to continue building momentum this season. Starting pitcher Landan Fuhs came out aggressive, commanding the game with poise. Over three innings, […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Marion, 14-3, in a non-conference game at Marion on Thursday, April 10. The T-Birds had a 4-1 lead after three innings but broke the close game open with a five-run fourth inning and added five more runs in the fifth and sixth innings. The game […]
The Village of Iola Revitalization Committee, chaired by Alan Bauer, convened on Wednesday, March 12, in the Clerk’s Office at Iola Village Hall, to finalize plans for several community-enhancing events and improvements, including a Bluegrass Festival set for late July and a spring Transformation Day aimed at beautifying public spaces. The meeting saw committee members […]
Around Town FOOTBALL OFFER: Late last month 2027 prospect Korz Loken from Iola-Scandinavia High School picked up an offer from the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound tight end spoke with Peegs.com about his interest in the IU program. Read the story here. GOLF RESULTS: The Iola-Scandinavia High School Golf Team played at Weymont Run Golf Course […]
By State Rep. Brent Jacobson, 87th District Last month, our community suffered a devastating loss when 15-year-old Bradyn Bohn took his own life after becoming a victim of sex extortion, commonly called “sextortion”. Tragically, this incident is part of a growing trend in Wisconsin and across the nation. Last year alone, the Wisconsin Department of […]
