Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news shorts

Around Town IOLA UTILITY BILLS: There has been some commentary on Facebook concerning Village of Iola Utility payments not being received when they have been deposited at the box at Depot Street Station.  Some residents complained that they had received an interest penalty on their next bill because they hadn’t paid the previous bill. According […]

Wisconsin Republicans push Free Speech Bill amid Governor’s opposition

Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin are advancing a bill to bolster free speech protections on University of Wisconsin System campuses and technical colleges, despite strong opposition from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who has signaled his intent to veto the measure. Assembly Bill 501, introduced by Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) in October 2025, seeks to codify […]