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The Milwaukee Brewers, the Koch Network, Kwik Trip and Google also spent hundreds of thousands lobbying officials in Wisconsin last year. By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT The heaviest-spending lobbiers in the state last year were a lineup of the usual suspects, as big trade groups representing construction, hospitals, manufacturers, realtors and farms all spent hundreds […]
Sarah Thiel, business manager for the Iola-Scandinavia School District, informed the board on Feb. 10 that there are no surprises in the school district’s budget. For revenues, State Equalization Aid ($1,877,793) was the largest source of revenue received through December. Tax deposits totaling ($1,113,214.50) were deposited in January. Overall, year-to-date revenues are where we would […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Athletic Center has been bustling with activity, with swimming lessons nearly at full capacity and community programs seeing increased participation. Swimming lessons, set to begin on Feb. 24, quickly filled up across almost all levels, showing high demand for the program. Additionally, a special session for home-schooled students is scheduled to […]
State Rep. Brent Jacobson is backing a bill requiring county sheriffs to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying and deporting illegal aliens arrested for felonies. Under the proposal, sheriffs must verify citizenship status when they make an arrest. If the individual is not a citizen, they would have to report to […]
The annual Chili Luncheon Fundraiser Friends by the Scandinavia History (FOSH) will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Silver Lake Lanes in Scandinavia. Donations of $9 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under) are requested. If you are unable to stay to eat, “to-go” containers provide an […]
Around Town OFF THE AIR: Iola’s Dan Halverson is “pulling the plug” on his internet radio station Paradise Tunes at the end of February. “Thank you all for the many years of enjoyment I’ve had in providing deep album cuts to your listening ears,” Dan said. “I wish to thank all the loyal listeners throughout […]