Iola Revitalization Committee looking at new garbage cans and benches

The Village of Iola Revitalization Committee met on Monday, Jan. 8, and discussed a variety of topics including new garbage cans and benches. Committee members present included were Chair Shannon Dane, Mark McCoy, Greg Loescher, and Joe Opperman.  Others present were Holly Neumann, Chris Nelson, Adam Johnson, Emily Conroy, and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Missy Fenn. Dane […]

Iola Blood Drive sees 47 units donated

By Iola Lons Club Donors came from Iola, Scandinavia, Amherst, Amherst Junction, Rosholt, Manawa, and Ogdensburg. Drive Coordinator Lion Sandi Moore reported, “Forty-nine donors came to the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness Center to give the gift of life. It was a great turnout and I would like to thank each one of them! We achieved a total […]

Sven Fritjof Carlson obituary

Sven Fritjof Carlson May 30, 1935 – February 13, 2024 Sven Fritjof Carlson passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, peacefully at home. He was born on May 30, 1935, in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, to the late Frank and Louise Carlson. In 1953, he married his one and only true love, Shirley A. Snyder, whom he […]

Clothing Styles of Bygone Days program at Feb. 26 IHS meeting

The Iola Historical Society is set to convene a meeting at the Machine Shed on Depot Street on Monday, Feb. 26. The meeting will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a board meeting, followed by the membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Under the business segment, the club will focus on initiatives such as a Salute […]

Minor bridge repairs needed in Village of Scandinavia

The Village of Scandinavia Board met on Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center and heard about some necessary bridge repairs and the location of a one-way traffic sign. Present for the meeting were President David Mork; Trustees Kelton Wilhite, Mike Hayes, Becky Morgan, Patrick Knautz, Treasurer Bob Fredy, Clerk Kati McDermith, […]

James Randall Crosslin obituary

James Randall Crosslin September 3, 1935 – February 12, 2024 James Randall Crosslin, 88, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. He resided at the Willows in Iola. James was born on Sept. 3, 1935, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to the late George and Virginia (Oakland) Crosslin. He married Mary Enerson on […]

Legislature passes Gov. Evers’ map proposal

Republicans Ballweg and Jagler to face off According to an Associated Press story, “Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled Legislature on Tuesday passed legislative maps that were proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers — a move designed to prevent the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court from implementing maps that might be even worse for Republicans. “Republicans conceded defeat, while Democrats said they were afraid […]

Village of Scandinavia trustee Morgan not seeking reelection

Board revamps noise ordinance Village of Scandinavia Trustee Becky Morgan filed notice on Feb. 13 that she will no longer be a candidate for the office in the April 2 election. She was nominated for reelection at the Jan. 9 caucus and reconvened caucus on Jan. 19. In other business, the village passed a revamped […]

Rib Fest slated for March 3

Fundraiser for I-SHS softball team By Tom Anderson, Iola-Scandinavia Softball Coach The Iola-Scandinavia Girls Softball Team will be hosting their very popular RIB FEST dinner on Sunday, March 3, at Silver Lake Lanes in Scandinavia.  Dinners will be served from 1-5 p.m.  We will offer both dine-in and carry-out dinners. This will be our 19th […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM: There are three informational meetings scheduled about the forthcoming Iola-Scandinavia School District referendum. They are Feb. 19 at the Iola Lions Club meeting, and Feb. 29 and March 18 at the high school. Also being investigated are Coffee with Chris sessions at local businesses. COACH RESIGNATION: Emily Draska has given […]