Cultivating Connections Through Storytelling

A Farm Climate Smart WI event PRESS RELEASE Join Wisconsin Farmers Union for Stories of Hope, Resilience, and Adaptability for Women and Girls in Farming at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay on Tuesday, June 11 from 1-3 p.m.! Wisconsin Farmers Union is hosting this Farm Climate Smart WI event to bring area farmers […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town IOLA RUMMAGE SALE MAP: Go here to see Iola’s Rummage Sale map for June 6-8. LIBRARY BOOK SALE: While you run around during the Iola-Scandinavia area rummage event later this week, don’t forget to check out the library’s book sale! Hours are Friday, June 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, June 8, 9 […]

Town of Iola Board approves key motions during April meeting

The Town of Iola Board convened its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 29, at the town hall, chaired by Mark Sprangers. The meeting began promptly at 6:07 p.m. with all board members present, including Chairman Mark Sprangers, Supervisors Bruce Faldet and Josh Franchuk, Clerk Steve Madson, and Treasurer Denis Walter. Also in attendance was […]

Walk of Honor adds Legion of Merit monument

On Memorial Day, May 27, a new monument for the Legion of Honor winners was added to Iola’s Walk of Honor. The Legion of Merit recipient from Iola is Douglas W. Gjertson, who served in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Army. He also received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star. He […]

ISHS Boys’ Track Team clinches first state title at WIAA Division 3 Meet

Charlie Vater and Jensen Rice played a pivotal role In a thrilling showcase of talent and determination, the Iola-Scandinavia High School Boys’ Track and Field Team emerged victorious at the WIAA Division 3 State Track Meet, held on May 31 and June 1 at UW-La Crosse. The Thunderbirds amassed 45 points to secure their first-ever […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town BASKETBALL COACH NEEDED: Iola-Scandinavia High School is looking for a girl’s junior varsity basketball coach. If you are interested contact juedsd@iola.k12.wi.us. Business hour changes SLICED PIZZA CO.: Summer hours are Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Facebook Clips

Judy A. Biedermann obituary

Judy A. (Loken) Biedermann December 24, 1946 – May 29, 2024 Judy A. (Loken) Biedermann passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, after a long battle with a progressive neuromuscular disease. Judy was 77 years old and passed away at Green Tree Nursing Home in Clintonville, Wisconsin, where she lived briefly after a decline […]

Iola Blood Drive June 5

By Sandi Moore Iola Lions and American Red Cross will co-sponsor a Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 5, from noon-4 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. We really need your help as our April Blood Drive was canceled due to snow. Iola Lions will serve sandwiches, desserts, and typical Red Cross snacks. As […]

Ralph Bostwick recipient of prestigious Birch-Sturm Fellowship

By Iola Lions The Birch-Sturm Fellowship was awarded to Iola Lion Ralph “Can Man” Bostwick in recognition of his commitment to humanitarian service. Humanitarian service is the goal of all Lions. In 1990, the Wisconsin Lions Foundation recognized the need to establish a special commendation for those who demonstrated excellence in their service to the […]