I-S Softball loses big to Winneconne in non-conference tilt

BY TOM ANDERSON, Head Coach Winneconne made a statement by beating Iola-Scandinavia, 17-1, in a nonconference game on Friday, April 4.  The game was stopped after three innings due to the 15-run rule after three innings.  The Thunderbirds did have several players missing due to spring break. The loss dropped the T-Birds overall record to […]

Helvetia Town Board reviews garbage pickup options, approves plan amendments

The Town of Helvetia Board convened its regular monthly meeting on March 4 at the Town Hall, where Chairman Jeff Oppor called the session to order at 7 p.m. With all board members present and 14 town residents in attendance, key discussions focused on a proposed comprehensive plan amendment and a potential change to town-wide […]

Wied working to improve rural maternal health

BY US REP. TONY WIEDIn recent years, we have seen a decline in dedicated labor and delivery facilities in rural hospitals, with more than 80 rural hospitals across the United States closing labor and delivery facilities since 2022. Unfortunately, our district saw the recent closure of ThedaCare’s Waupaca labor and delivery center. Even before this closure, some […]