Vater leads I-S girls with 11th place finish at Wausau

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. […]

Letter to the Editor

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 […]

Ben Beck leads I-S boys’ team to third-place finish at Smiley Invitational

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 […]

Fall Festival fundraiser set to support Iola Fire & Ambulance Services

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 […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, Oct. 19, a Viking Market at Iola Mills will be hosted by the Wisconsin River Ravens. Music, crafts, and demonstrations will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. CANCER FUNDRAISER: Fighting Cancer in All Colors fundraiser will feature volleyball between Iola-Scandinavia and Rosholt on Thursday, Oct. 17 in […]

Taste of Norway 2024 Features Lost Arts, Crafts and Gifts Oct. 5

Watch Norwegian pastry making, lefse making, and Lost Arts artisans ply their crafts at the Annual Taste Of Norway & Lost Arts Fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Iola Historical Society at 210 Depot Street just west of downtown Iola. The Annual Fall Craft & Gift Show will be hosted on the […]

Iola-Scandinavia athletes compete at Junior Smiley Meet

Iola-Scandinavia Middle School athletes gave a strong performance at the Junior Smiley cross-country meet hosted by Horace Mann Middle School on Sept. 19. Both boys’ and girls’ teams showcased their endurance and determination in a competitive field. The boys’ team had two notable performances. John Mork finished 52nd overall and placed 12th in his division […]