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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 […]
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. […]
