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Around Town COMPUTER UPGRADE: The Iola-Scandinavia School District is upgrading its computers and technology for students and teachers for $55,448. It will also upgrade literacy materials with Core Knowledge Language Arts for $65,504 to address reading proficiency. The two upgrades will be mostly paid for with $100,000 estimated savings due to lower winter-related operational expenses. […]
In a commanding display, the Scandinavia Vikings routed the New London team 11-1 in a seven-inning game, marking an impressive performance in Week 8 of the Badger Amateur Baseball Association season. Ben Lee earned the win for the Vikings with a complete game, while Kaden Thauer took the loss for Plover. The Vikings’ offense was […]
Mork to speak about Veterans Memorial Park The Iola community is gearing up for an exciting event at the Iola Historical Society’s (IHS) Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. The much-anticipated Strawberry Fest will take place on Sunday, June 23. The organization’s regular monthly meeting will occur on Monday, June 24. The evening will kick […]
On Monday, June 10, at 6 p.m., the School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will convene in Room 6 of the elementary school for a crucial meeting, setting the stage for several significant discussions and decisions that will shape the upcoming academic year. The meeting will commence with the formal reading of the official notice, followed […]
Key Issues on the Agenda for June 11 The Iola Village Board will convene on Tuesday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, followed by a transition into a closed session. During this session, board members will confer […]
Emma Jean Dirks March 12, 1946 – June 5, 2024 Emma Jean Dirks, 78, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away on June 5, 2024. Emma was born to the late Elmer and Esther Roloff on March 12, 1946, in Iola, Wisconsin, and graduated from Iola High School. She worked for many years at JL French in […]
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The Scandinavia Vikings made a powerful statement on Wednesday night, June 5, blanking the Weymont team 7-0 in a makeup game from May 26. The game, shortened to seven innings due to lightning, showcased the Vikings’ dominant pitching and strong offensive performance. Ben Lee, the winning pitcher, delivered an outstanding performance on the mound, stifling […]
On Thursday, June 6, the Village of Iola’s Community Development Authority will convene at 5 p.m. in the Community Room of Iola Village Hall. The meeting will be called to order by Chairperson Jennifer Schustek, with members Mark McCoy, Norm Mortenson, Jim Rasmussen, and Mark Sether expected to be present. Invited guests will include Charlie […]
By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber In the late summer of 2022, the Kriewaldt family started the process of reclaiming the land that for many decades served as George Kriewaldt’s auto and salvage operation. The early stages of that cleanup included hauling more than 100 old vehicles out of the wooded area that had served as the impound […]
