Around Town
FOREIGN STUDENTS: Four foreign exchange students are attending Iola-Scandinavia High School this year. Sixtine is from France, Sara from Hungary, Sophia from Germany, and Songul is also from Germany. Welcome!
T-BIRDS WIN: Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity football notched a win over North Crawford on Friday, Sept. 4, by a score of 14-6. This Friday, the Thunderbirds take on Rosholt at 7 p.m.
LOCAL ATHLETIC TEAMS return to action Tuesday, Sept. 8, with multiple home events scheduled across the Iola-Scandinavia School District. The middle school girls’ volleyball team hosts Wittenberg-Birnamwood at 5 p.m., and the varsity boys’ soccer team faces Tri-County Area Schools at 7 p.m. at Thunderbird Field.
Job Opportunities
GRAYHILL: Assembler full-time position in Iola. Go here for further information.
Around the County
CLINTONVILLE — The Clintonville Common Council voted unanimously to establish an independent municipal ambulance service effective Jan. 1, 2027. City Administrator Craig Moser announced the decision Monday following unsuccessful negotiations to restructure the city’s current agreement with the Clintonville Area Ambulance Service.
(Source: NBC 26)
Around the Area
JENSEN CENTER EVENTS: A Ballroom Dance Class will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9, starting at 7:30 p.m. A Beginner’s Sourdough Class will occur on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. A Fermentation Workshop will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. A Gluten-free Sourdough Class will take place on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. The Jensen Center is located in Amherst.
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
MEASLES OUTBREAK: As of Friday, Sept. 4, there were 136 measles cases in southwest Wisconsin. (Source: WMTV15)
DIESEL PRICES: Driven by global refining tight spots and overseas infrastructure attacks, a record-breaking $5.85 fuel spike forces farmers to bite the financial bullet just as combines hit the field and $6 corn is within reach. Read the AgWeb story here
APPLE HARVEST: After a year of late frosts, drought and hail damage in some areas, many apple orchards are not expecting a large yield this fall. Read the Wisconsin Public Radio story here.
MILWAUKEE POLICE are searching for a driver who fled a fatal hit-and-run crash Monday night, Sept. 7, near Teutonia and Ruby Avenues. A southbound car struck and killed a 24-year-old pedestrian. A 44-year-old bystander trying to help the victim was then injured by a second vehicle. (Source: FOX6
A FIRE heavily damaged a four-unit Waukesha apartment building on Haymarket Road Monday morning. The Waukesha Fire Department controlled the second-floor blaze within 30 minutes. No residents or firefighters were injured, but eight people were displaced and are receiving Red Cross assistance. (Source: WISN 12)
STEVENS POINT will officially suspend data collection from its 10 Flock Safety license plate cameras Tuesday. Mayor Mike Wiza ordered the units covered after data-misuse allegations in Sheboygan. The city will evaluate whether to terminate its contract with the company. (Source: WSAW 7)
OSHKOSH CITY leaders are scheduled to vote Tuesday night, Sept. 8, on a strict nuisance party ordinance targeting unsanctioned biannual pub crawls. The proposal allows police to disperse crowds and holds property owners liable for underage drinking, blockages, or disruptions near the university. (Source: WBAY)
A HIGH-SPEED chase starting in Fond du Lac ended with a driver in custody early Monday morning, Sept. 7. Authorities pursued a 20-year-old Fox Lake man for six miles before deploying a Taser. Police suspect the individual was driving while impaired. (Source: FOX6)
A BICYCLIST was hospitalized following a collision in Dodge County. A vehicle struck the 72-year-old rider, prompting emergency responders to transport the victim to a local medical facility. Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. (Source: FOX6)
MILWAUKEE DETECTIVES are investigating a Monday morning, Sept. 7, shooting that left a 41-year-old man dead. Officers responded to the city’s north side, where the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators are seeking unknown suspects and a motive. (Source: WISN 12)
TWO INDIVIDUALS were injured Sunday evening, Sept 6, in Trempealeau County after their motorcycle collided with a deer. The Eau Claire residents were traveling on a local highway when the animal darted into the roadway. Medical personnel treated both occupants. (Source: WEAU 13)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:
1504 — MICHELANGELO UNVEILED his 17-foot marble masterpiece, “David,” outside Florence’s town hall in the Piazza della Signoria. The biblical hero quickly became an enduring emblem of the Italian Renaissance and human artistic achievement.
1900 — A DEADLY HURRICANE struck Galveston, Texas, claiming an estimated 8,000 lives. The Category 4 storm flattened thousands of buildings with high winds and a massive storm surge, remaining the deadliest natural disaster in United States history.
1904 — HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALED its first loop-frame prototype motorcycle during a race at State Fair Park in Milwaukee. The public demonstration marked the historical debut of the manufacturer’s motorized vehicles, which later grew into a global cultural brand.
1941 — GERMAN FORCES BEGAN the Siege of Leningrad during World War II, cutting off the major Soviet city from the rest of the country. The brutal blockade lasted 900 days and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians.
1951 — THE RUGGED NISSAN PATROL debuted as a utility vehicle modeled similarly to the Willys Jeep. The debut initiated a multi-generational line of heavy-duty four-wheel-drive vehicles that became globally renowned for off-road durability.
1957 — TENNIS PLAYER ALTHEA GIBSON made history by becoming the first Black athlete to win the singles title at the U.S. National Championships. Gibson defeated Louise Brough in straight sets at Forest Hills, New York.
1966 — THE SCI-FI SERIES “Star Trek” premiered on NBC, introducing television viewers to Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise. The debut launched a massive entertainment franchise that influenced popular culture and science fiction storytelling.
1973 — SINGER MARVIN GAYE hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with his sultry single “Let’s Get It On”. The title track of his 13th album became one of Motown Records’ most successful commercial releases.
1974 — PRESIDENT GERALD FORD granted former President Richard Nixon a full, unconditional pardon for any crimes committed while in office. Ford announced the controversial decision from the White House, aiming to heal national divisions after the Watergate scandal.
1990 — ROCKER JON BON JOVI topped the Billboard Hot 100 with his debut solo single, “Blaze of Glory”. Written for the western film “Young Guns II,” the anthem went on to receive Academy Award and Grammy nominations.
