Around Town
BABA SEMI FINALS: Eland hosts Little Falls and Scandinavia hosts Clintonville on Sunday. Games start at 1:30 p.m. The Grand Championship will be hosted by the Scandinavia/Clintonville winner. Don’t forget to get those reservations in for the first-ever Hall of Fame Banquet Sept. 6. The class of 2024: Floyd Kristof, Pete Pleshek, Sid Nowinsky, and Mark Mattmiller.
SCAVENGER HUNT: The 1st Annual I-S Family Fun Week, presented by the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber, is Aug. 25-31. Get the form at Scandinavia Public Library, Iola Village Library, ScandiHus, or the Visitor Hut across from Shivers. The drop-off location is the Old School House at the Iola Historical Society. You can drop your form off on Saturday, Aug. 31, between 1-4 p.m.
LOKEN TOP RECRUIT: According to BVM Sports, “Korz Loken, a talented tight end from Iola-Scandinavia, has been elevated to a four-star rank by On3 Sports, making him likely the top recruit in the state for the 2027 class. Loken’s blend of speed and power allows him to shine in both receiving and blocking roles. He has garnered the attention of the Wisconsin football staff, who are eager to establish a strong connection with the promising athlete ahead of his upcoming season. His recent accolade is expected to enhance his performance on the field, as he aims for further recognition and potentially a fifth star in the future.” Read the entire story here.
Job Opportunities
BUS DRIVERS: Kobussen is looking to hire 1-2 route drivers for the Iola-Scandinavia School District! If interested, please apply online with this link.
CRYSTAL CAFE: Looking for part-time wait staff. Apply by calling 715-4456-9227 or going to the website.
BART’S PIZZA PUB: Formerly Northland Ballroom, Bart’s Pizza Pub is hiring cooks and bartenders/servers. DM at the Facebook page here.
EDUCATIONAL AIDES: The I-S School District is looking for Educational Aides at the Middle and High School levels. There are openings for one full-time staff member and one part-time staff member.
Job duties: working with students in the classroom, problem-solving with students, assisting with understanding of tasks, building relationships with students, assisting during teacher-directed lessons, etc. Please contact Kimberlisa Przychocki for more details at: przychockik@iola.k12.wi.us or 715-445-2411 ext. 1451.
