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A large barn fire broke out on the evening of Oct. 5 in the Town of Scandinavia, prompting a multi-alarm response from numerous regional fire departments. The fire was reported at about 7:30 p.m., with the barn fully engulfed in flames. Officials withheld the exact address but confirmed that the structure was filled with hay, […]
PRESS RELEASE The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an Amicus Brief in the Wisconsin Supreme Court in a case against the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA). WILL urges that because the WIAA has monopolized high school sports and has binding power over the public, including nearly 90,000 student athletes, their parents, […]
Around Town LIVE FOOTBALL: Week 7 of the high school football season is LIVE on Friday night. Watch all the action for FREE on zaleskisports.com Business hour changes EXTENDED HOURS: LittleWolf Gallery will have extended hours of 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, and 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6. Extended hours are […]
The Iola-Scandinavia cross-country team put up a strong performance at the Rosholt High School Invite on Oct. 3, with standout efforts in both boys’ and girls’ divisions. The meet, featuring a variety of teams from the region, saw solid performances across all age groups, with senior Ben Beck leading the charge. Boys’ Varsity In the […]
Sandra L. Schumacher March 28, 1940 – October 1, 2024 Sandra L. Schumacher, 84, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 1, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1940, in Illinois to Louis and Evelyn (Mock) Orban. Sandy married Gordon Schumacher in Elgin, Illinois on June 4, 1960. Sandy and Gordy […]
Around Town BOOK OF THE MONTH: “The Family Upstairs” by Lisa Jewell is the Book of the Month for the Scandinavia Public Library Book Club. Fika (beverages & treats) begins at 3:40 p.m. with the book discussion following at 4 p.m. To learn more about the novel go here. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: Conferences in the Iola-Scandinavia […]
Community meeting seeks volunteers The beloved Lutefisk Supper, a staple of the Iola Winter Carnival for many years, is making a potential comeback this winter! To ensure its successful return, organizers are calling on the community to lend a helping hand. A special planning meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m. […]
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 […]
