Hail Queen McKenzie!

McKenzie Bonikowske is this year’s Iola Winter Carnival Snow Queen! She has proudly represented our community throughout the festivities, brought warmth and spirit to our cherished tradition and truly just gave it her all. Join us in crowning McKenzie was last year’s Queen, Malea Tessen. (Photo courtesy Iola Winter Carnival)

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town FAKE LAW ENFORCEMENT CALLS: Sheriff Tim Wilz has indicated that his department recently received reports of scammers posing as Deputies from our Sheriff’s Office. These individuals call and claim you missed a court date and may even ask for personal or financial information. Please remember: We will NEVER call and ask for money […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town INTERESTED IN 4-H?: Norseman 4-H Club will be at the Iola Winter Carnival craft fair this Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They’ll be sharing information about 4-H and how to join if interested, a free craft that can be done at the table, and sweet treats for purchase. Around […]

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town AUSTEN LANE: Former Iola resident and NFL player Austen Lane will be part of the UFC Fight Night on Saturday, March 1, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lane (13-5, 1 NC) will fight Mario Pinto (9-0) of Portugal at heavyweight. ICE RESCUE PRACTICE: According to a posting by Tracey Ambacher in I-S Happening Now […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town VOTING MACHINE TEST: The Public Test for the Imagecast voting machine will be held at the Iola Town Hall, 170 Depot St. on Feb. 8 at 8 a.m. DICE RUN: The 12th annual Dice Run at Schmidt’s Corners will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, starting at 11 a.m. at any bar on […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town NEW MENU AT SCANDIHUS: Most of the menu items have remained the same, however there are some tweaks here and there. Instead of offering Orange or Orange juice, as the previous menu suggested, we now offer Orange or Apple Juice. There is a “Little’s Menu” with three options and all come with a […]