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Since taking office in 2019, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has consistently pushed for expanding BadgerCare Plus, the state’s Medicaid program, to cover more low-income residents and bolster health care access. His 2025-27 budget proposal continues this focus, emphasizing Medicaid expansion and mental health investments. However, the Republican-controlled Senate and Assembly have repeatedly rejected these plans, […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Manawa, 10-7, in a CWC-East match-up on Tuesday, April 29. It was the first conference loss for the Wolves, and it was on the night that Manawa debuted their new softball field at the high school. The win improved the Thunderbirds’ conference record to 3-3 […]
Lorretta Jean Stull April 17, 1941 – April 27, 2025 Lorretta Jean Stull 84, of Iola, Wisconsin (formerly of the Town of New Hope in Portage County, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She resided at The Willows in Iola. She was born on April 17, 1941, in the Town […]
By State Sen. Cory Tomczyk As fishing season kicks off across Wisconsin, families are hitting the water to enjoy a tradition that’s part of our way of life. That’s why Governor Evers’ proposal to raise fishing license fees by 50 percent — from $20 to $30 — is so frustrating. This is the first increase […]
By State Rep. Brent Jacobson On April 23, I joined Rep. Pat Snyder, Sen. Jesse James, and the family of Bradyn Bohn to testify in the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on Bradyn’s Law, a bill which would give our state more tools to tackle sextortion.As many of you know, our community was recently struck […]
Around Town MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL: Iola’s Glacier Wood Golf Course is offering free play for mothers on May 11. POLASEK ON BISON: Hear Iola’s Tim Polasek, head coach of the North Dakota State Bison football team, wax eloquently about his team here. WINNERS: A list of all the Scandinavia Volunteer Fire Department spring fundraiser winners […]