Rib Fest set for March 1

By Tom Anderson, Softball Coach The Iola-Scandinavia Girls Softball Team will be hosting its very popular RIB FEST dinner on Sunday, March 1, 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 21st Rib Fest dinner. This year, we […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board to greenlight volunteer coaches, field trips in routine business session

The Iola-Scandinavia School District Board of Education will convene its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. in Room 6 of the Elementary School at 450 Division Street, with members including Chairpersons Boris, Kirmse, Krogwold, Neumann, Jones, Grassl, and Harbridge set to approve financial reports, fundraiser requests and hiring recommendations for volunteer […]

A look at the I-S School District multi-million dollar referendum

A thorough analysis of the financial cost and statewide perspective The School District of Iola-Scandinavia will ask voters to approve a multi-million dollar operational referendum on the April 7 ballot, seeking to exceed the state-imposed revenue limit and provide additional funding for district operations over the next four years. The board-approved proposal, a four-year non-recurring […]

Donkey Basketball Fundraiser Scheduled at I-S High School Jan. 29

Get ready for an evening of laughter and excitement as Donkey Basketball returns to Iola-Scandinavia High School on Thursday, Jan. 29. The event, hosted by the I-S High School softball team, kicks off at 7 p.m. in the high school gym and promises fun for the whole family. Admission is $10 if purchased in advance […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board approves multi-million dollar Operational Referendum Question for April 7 ballot

  By Chris Nelson, District Administrator At its meeting on Monday evening, the Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education approved a four-year, non-recurring operational referendum question that will appear on the ballot Tuesday, April 7, 2026. If a simple majority of voters approve the proposal, Iola-Scandinavia School District will have the ability to exceed its state-imposed revenue […]

I-S School Board to consider revenue limit increase, multi-million dollar referendum at Jan. 12 meeting

  The Iola-Scandinavia School Board will meet Monday evening, Jan. 12,  to consider resolutions authorizing a multi-year revenue limit increase and to set a referendum election, as board members gather to review finances, staffing matters, and district operations at the elementary school in Iola. The regular meeting of the School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board of […]

I-S School Board to review district progress, plan for referendum on Dec. 9

  The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will convene for its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. in Room 6 of the Elementary School. Board members will address district operations, review committee reports, and consider new business to support continuous improvement and planning for future initiatives. Community members wishing to speak during […]

Iola-Scandinavia School District 1st Quarter Honor Roll announced

Quarterly Recognition Showcases Students’ Academic Excellence Iola-Scandinavia High School has announced the criteria for its honor roll, celebrating the academic achievements of students for the 2025-26 school year. The honor roll serves as a testament to students’ dedication and the school’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence. The honor roll is awarded quarterly, with high school […]