Schoolhouses remembered with new historic marker

Historic Iola Marker #19 was unveiled on Saturday, Nov. 20, on the Iola Historical Society campus on Depot Street. The marker cites “One-Room Rural Schoolhouses – 1850s-1960s”. The marker reads: The establishment of rural schools in Waupaca County, primarily one-room frame structures, dates from the 1850s; the last of the nearly 130 that once served […]

Town of Helvetia Board Oct. 4 minutes

The regular meeting of the Town of Helvetia Board was held at the Town Hall, and was called to order by Chairman, Calvin Preuss at 7 p.m. All Town board members were present, four town residents were in attendance. The Board cited the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by […]

Town of Helvetia proposed budget hearing Dec. 7

Notice of Public Budget Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Helvetia Town Hall located at E2544 County Road GG, Iola, WI 54945, a PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed budget of the Town of Helvetia, Waupaca County, will be held. The proposed budget in detail is […]

Iola Christmas Parade Dec. 4

The Iola Lions will hold their annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4. Please note, this year’s parade will have a new start time – 4:30 p.m. Kids, come see Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Iola Historical Society’s Machine Shed building after the parade. While parents are welcome to take photos, for health safety […]