The Harrison Town Board’s April 13 wrapped up business in just 25 minutes

Chairman Dean Lashua called the Harrison Town Board meeting at Northland Lutheran Church to order at 6:30 p.m. with all board members present: Lashua, John Phillips, Carrie Powell, Brandon Schuster, Rose Trost, Mike Schultz, and Megan Guzman. The board approved minutes from the previous meeting on a motion by Schultz, seconded by Phillips. Treasurer’s report […]

Helvetia Town Board approves 2026 budget, selects road bid

The Helvetia Town Board approved its 2026 budget and awarded a $99,000 contract for road work during its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 21. Chairman Jeff Opper called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Six citizens attended, along with board members and two students observing. The board first approved minutes from […]

Helvetia Town Board to review insurance, road projects

The Helvetia Town Board will convene its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the town hall, E2544 County Road GG in Iola. Officials will discuss the town’s insurance policy, planned 2026 road projects, and several town hall maintenance items during the open public meeting. Treasurer’s report and approval of bills and […]

Grow Solar Central Wisconsin returns for 2026 with Group Buying Program

AMHERST – The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) announces the return of the Grow Solar Central Wisconsin program for 2026, marking its ninth year. The program helps residents and small businesses in Portage, Marathon, Waupaca, Waushara, Wood, and Lincoln counties purchase solar systems at below-market prices.  The initiative partners with the cities of Stevens Point […]

Bonduel Bears rally to nip Thunderbirds 3-1

BONDUEL — The Bonduel Varsity Bears overcame an early deficit to edge the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds 3-1 Thursday. Despite being out-hit 7-5, the Bears’ timely hitting and aggressive baserunning proved decisive in the midweek matchup.  Iola-Scandinavia struck first in the third inning when Gruba singled to bring home a run, giving the Thunderbirds a 1-0 lead. […]

I-S Softball drops CWC-East game at Bonduel

By Tom Anderson, Head Coach BONDUEL – The Iola-Scandinavia softball team lost at Bonduel on Thursday, April 30, in a CWC-East game, 6-2. The loss drops the Thunderbirds’ conference record to 4-3 and their overall record to 7-3. The T-Birds took an early lead by scoring their only two runs in the top of the […]