Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town SCAVENGER HUNT WINNERS:  First is Team Vidar Vibes (54 points), second Team HE GOAT (51), third S.A.M.M.E (48), fourth Hutchinson Hub (46), fifth Team Meade (45), sixth Vande Voort Family, seventh Crazy Cats Meow (34), and eighth Land Clan (26). Job Opportunities PIZZA MAKERS: Sliced Pizza is looking for pizza makers Thursday through […]

Krause Legacy Park status report

More work to be done An update on the status of developments at Chester L. Krause Legacy Park was sent out by Clifford Mishler, fundraising chair, on Aug. 30. He also informed past doors that an historical marker will be unveiled on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. “This project’s development has been progressing nicely,” […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town HIGHWAY 49 CLOSURE: Highway 49 South from Scandinavia will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 9. Excavating will replace storm sewer and water culvert. SAVE THE DATE: A Blood Drive co-sponsored by the Iola Lions and American Red Cross will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from noon-5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & […]

Hunter Education course registration Sept. 12

The fall Hunter Education course will start with registration on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 7-8 p.m. at the Iola Conservation Club. The Iola Conservation Club invites everyone interested in Hunting – recreational shooting, archery, and firearms safety, to enroll in the course. Classes will cover hunters’ responsibilities, firearms safety in the home and afield, knowledge […]

Iola blood drive Sept. 25

By Iola Lions A Blood Drive co-sponsored by the Iola Lions and American Red Cross will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. According to the Red Cross, there’s currently an emergency blood shortage so every blood donation counts. Hurricanes, fires, floods, tornadoes, and […]

Thomas (Tommy) James Boyle obituary

Thomas (Tommy) James Boyle November 2, 1969 – September 2, 2024 Thomas (Tommy) James Boyle, 54, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to be with his loving Savior on Sept. 2, 2024, at ThedaCare Appleton with his family and close friends by his side. Tommy was born on Nov. 2, 1969, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton, […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town KRISTIAN WELCH: The Denver Broncos have signed our Kristian as a defensive linebacker! Another football game to watch every week, but I know many of us will manage the extra viewing. Congratulations to Kristian and Mary and Tim Welch, who will get to visit some more cities. Job Opportunities PIZZA MAKERS: Sliced Pizza […]

Ben Beck dominates, I-S Boys shine at Standing Rocks Invitational

The Iola-Scandinavia High School boys’ cross-country team delivered an impressive performance at the Standing Rocks Invitational on Friday, Aug. 29, with Ben Beck leading the way to victory. Beck, a standout junior, claimed first place in the boys’ race with a time of 17:24.70, outpacing the competition and setting the tone for the rest of […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news briefs

Around Town KRISTIAN WELCH: From Yardbarker: “Linebacker Kristian Welch did just about everything he could to make the roster with his strong play in the preseason. He made a pair of interceptions in his attempt to show he could be effective on defense and not just play on special teams. “Unfortunately for the Iola, Wisconsin native, the […]