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The Town of Harrison held its regular monthly meeting at Northland Church on Monday, Nov. 10, at Northland Lutheran Church. Chairman Dean Lashua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board members present included Mike Schultz, John Phillips, Carrie Powell, Brandon Schuster, Brian Powell, and Megan Guzman. The Clerk’s minutes from the previous meeting […]
The Town of Helvetia Board is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 2, at 7 p.m. at the town hall in Iola, Wisconsin. The agenda features several significant topics, including the proposed sale of a land parcel, updates to local ordinances, and important town appointments. Residents will have the opportunity to share […]
Mark R. Peskie July 23, 1954 – November 27, 2025 Mark R. Peskie, 71, of Custer, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola and Waupaca, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly at home with his wife, Kathy, at his side on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1954, in Waupaca to the late Gerard and Carmen (Barton) […]
The Village of Iola Park Committee will convene its next meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. The gathering brings together committee members and interested residents to discuss ongoing park enhancements, upcoming projects for 2026, and strategies for securing funding. The meeting aims to review progress, set […]
The Village of Iola Revitalization Committee will convene for its next meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall. Committee members will address grant updates, community projects, and plans for future revitalization efforts as part of the ongoing mission to enhance Iola’s downtown and public spaces. The committee will first […]
The Scandinavia Village Board gathered on Oct. 14th, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, to address community concerns and manage ongoing projects. Board members and local officials met to review grant applications, discuss zoning and sewer updates, consider public permits, and oversee village finances. The meeting aimed to ensure effective governance and address pressing issues […]
Around Town CONTRACT EXTENSION: Iola native Tim Polasek received a multi-year contract extension as head football coach at North Dakota State. This move comes after a weekend in which Polasek was considered a front-runner for multiple FBS jobs, including Oregon State. The new contract runs for seven years and includes more money to go towards […]
Capturing the Soul of Small-Town Wisconsin By Trey Foerster There’s a certain magic to small-town Wisconsin. It’s in the way the morning light hits the old brick storefronts, the way neighbors stop to chat on the sidewalk, the way the past lingers in the creak of a wooden screen door. These places aren’t just coordinates […]
“To date, including the $71,000 from the sponsorship program and donations, we have collected $337,190.22 …”