Scandinavia to Host 3rd Annual Hop Into The Holidays

Scandinavia will kick off the holiday season on Nov. 6 with its 3rd Annual Hop Into The Holidays event from 4-8 p.m., promising an evening of festive cheer and community fun. Main Street businesses will offer extended hours, holiday shopping releases, and festive refreshments, while local favorites like Country Chic Boutique, Happy Daaze Bar + […]

Roy Kolak obituary

Roy Kolak July 20, 1935 – September 12, 2024 Roy Kolak, 89, of Tomball, Texas, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, with his family at his side. He was born on July 20, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mike and Magdelina (Vrovsky) Kolak. Roy married Marlene Probst on Dec 1, […]

Iola Historical Society to hold engaging “Back to School” program

The Iola Historical Society will host an exciting and engaging meeting on Monday, Sept. 30, at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street, Iola. This month’s meeting promises to be a dynamic gathering as members prepare for upcoming events and dive into a nostalgic program centered on memories of schooling in Iola. The evening […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town BLOOD DRIVE Sept. 25: co-sponsored by the Iola Lions and American Red Cross, noon-5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. Schedule an appointment to give blood at the Iola Community Blood Drive 3 by calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or register online at www.redcrossblood.org. STORYWALK BOOK: Now on the StoryWalk® in Jorgens Park […]

Charles Wayne Stiles obituary

Charles Wayne Stiles January 21, 1932 – September 14, 2024 Charles Wayne Stiles age 92 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Stevens Point Health Services in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He was born on Jan. 21, 1932, in Flagstaff, Arizona, to the late James and Nellie (Parke) Stiles. After his […]

I-S Boys Varsity XC takes second at SPASH Panther Invitational

The Iola-Scandinavia cross-country teams performed well at the SPASH Panther Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Standing Rocks Park. The varsity boys team secured second place in the small school division, while several individual performances highlighted the day. Leading the way for the Iola-Scandinavia boys was Ben Beck, who crossed the finish line in 13th […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town HIGHWAY 49 CLOSURE:  Wisconsin Highway 49 closed Monday Morning Sept. 9th. Excavating is taking place to replace storm sewer (in Village of Scandinavia) and Nichol Creek water culvert (near Larson Road). There will be a second closure of Highway 49 that is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 23 to Friday, Sept. 27, for work […]