A view of Wisconsin’s Redistricting Plan

By State Rep. Kevin Petersen In recent weeks, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz and her statements during the recent spring election campaign have made national headlines. During the campaign, Justice Protasiewicz stated in a TV interview: “When we say the maps are rigged, those maps are rigged. I don’t think you could sell to […]

Code Red test slated for Thursday, Sept. 28

By Waupaca County Sherrif’s Office The Waupaca County Emergency Notification System, CodeRED, will be tested on Thursday, Sept. 28,  at 2 p.m. to validate telephone numbers in Waupaca County’s database. Here’s what you need to know: • There is no need to take action if you receive the call. Emergency personnel are merely testing the […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town GUN WINNERS: Scandinavia Vikings baseball team gun raffle winners are: 1st Shawn Skibba, 2nd Zach Bembenek, 3rd Sally Olson, 4th Willie Rosenthal, 5th Bill Held, 6th Jenny Blenker, 7th Jeremy Eisch, 8th Jenner Gullixon. Congratulations all! STORYWALK’S NEW BOOK: Something new on the StoryWalk in Scandinavia’s Jorgens Park Preserve! Learn all about the […]

Iola Sand Pit decision being appealed

PRESS RELEASE Faulks Bros. Construction (FBC) and the Iola Car Show (ICS) announced Sept. 21 their intention to appeal to Circuit Court the recent decision by Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee to deny their conditional use permit application (for a sand pit operation on Iola Car Show grounds). At the Aug. 22 meeting of […]