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FIRST PLACE POWERLIFTING: Baylee Donovan won her class in state powerlifting competition on March 1 in Appleton, Wisconsin. She is a junior at Iola-Scadinavia High School. Congratulations! Read about her in the Waupaca County Post here. SOFTBALL COACH NEEDED: An 8U softball coach for first and second grade girls is needed. The season runs from […]
A new local event, sponsored by the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce, called the Mead Meander will take place in Scandinavia on Friday, May 17, starting at 4 p.m. For Norweians, May 17 is Syttede Mai, Constitution Day. That document was signed in 1814. The day is a national holiday in Norway and is celebrated with […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach KESHENA – The Lady Thunderbirds softball team beat Menominee Indian 14-0 in a CWC-East game on Tuesday, April 16. The game was stopped after five innings due to the 10-run rule. The Thunderbirds improved their conference record to 5-0 and overall record to 6-2. Pitcher Julia Munoz went the distance […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach It took nine innings, but the Iola-Scandinavia varsity softball team finally pushed a run across the plate to beat Weyauwega-Fremont, 1-0, in a true pitchers’ duel. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, freshman pinch-hitter Sophia Munoz drew a walk. Sophomore Maya Munoz singled to advance Sophia […]
Terrence “Terry” L. Oligney September 16, 1935 – April 12, 2024 Terrence “Terry” L. Oligney, 88, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was born on Sept. 16, 1935, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to the late Ellsworth “Bing” and Florence (Wrolstad) Oligney. Terry married Sandie Bonikowske on Aug. 19, 2005, in […]
Around Town SOCCER APPLICATIONS: The Iola-Scandinavia Recreation Association reminds parents that soccer applications are due no later than Friday, April 19. Late registrations are accepted but you won’t be guaranteed a short. Also, volunteers are needed. EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE BEING INSTALLED AT JORGENS PARK PRESERVE – The frame for the signage of Jorgens Park Preserve prairie […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia Varsity Softball Team beat St Mary’s Catholic 3-2 in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader before dropping the second game 10-2 at home on Saturday, April 13. The Thunderbirds are 3-0 in conference and 4-2 overall. Game 1 After the Thunderbirds spotted SMC a 2-0 lead in […]
By Greg Ambrosius The hearing on Waupaca County’s motion to dismiss our appeal against the Faulks Bros. sand mine is set for Friday, May 17, at 2 p.m. with Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic. Waupaca County is asking for a motion to dismiss in Circuit Court, claiming that Waupaca County ordinances say that the next […]
Raymond C. Staral May 15, 1943 – April 11, 2024 Raymond C. Staral, 80, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on April 11, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on May 15, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frank and Dorothy (Ducak) Staral. Raymond married Mary (Matthews) Staral […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach AMHERST – The Iola-Scandinavia Varsity Softball Team continues to roll by beating Amherst, 6-0, in the CWC-East game on Thursday, April 11. The Thunderbirds are 3-0 in conference and 3-1 overall. Iola-Scandinavia outhit Amherst 7-4. Brooklyn Berrens and Ava Printz each had two hits. Senior Myah Heschke hit a two-run […]
