Mary Jane Duberstein obituary

Mary Jane Duberstein February 24, 1961 – April 15, 2025 Mary Jane Duberstein, 64, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on April 15, 2025. She was born on Feb. 24, 1961, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Frank and Helen (Schulist) Rozumalski. Mary Jane married Joe Duberstein on Oct. 2, 1993, in Plover, Wisconsin. […]

Lady T-Birds post wins over W-F and Pittsville

By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Weyauwega-Fremont, 18-1, in a conference game at Weyauwega on Monday, April 14. The game was stopped after four innings due to the 15-run rule after three innings. The Thunderbirds improved their conference record to 1-1 and overall record to 4-2. Rayanne Clendenning pitched all four […]

Robert John Olson obituary

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 […]

Lighting greenlit, sound in sight: Iola-Scandinavia Auditorium Project gains momentum with $277K raised

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 […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

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 […]

Team USA insight and community vision to headline Iola Winter Sports Club annual meeting at Norseman Hill

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 […]

Thunderbirds soar to victory over Warhawks in 13-3 rout

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, […]

I-S Softball beats Marion and Nekoosa in a non-conference games

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 […]

Village of Iola Revitalization Committee discusses Bluegrass Festival, beautification projects

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 […]