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Responding Officers: Telecommunicator Kirk Merrill, Deputy Eric Kamholz, Deputy Mitch Butterbrodt By Sheriff Tim Wilz On June 12, 2023, at approximately 2:05 a.m., the Waupaca County Communications Center received a 911 call with no voice contact. The call was answered by Telecommunicator Kirk Merrill. Telecommunicator Merrill, established the location of the call based on the […]
Iola Sand Mine judge assignment gets bounced around By Greg Ambrosius Our appeal against the Faulks Bros sand mine permit took a wild turn this week. As we reported last week, the lawyers for Waupaca County and the Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee filed a Motion to Dismiss our appeal in Waupaca County Circuit Court. […]
Around Town EDELBURG AT NATIONAL CONVENTION: Scandinavia’s Patty Edelburg attended the National Farmers Union 122nd Anniversary Convention March 10-12 as a member of the Wisconsin Farmers Union. Around the State TURKEY BONUS HARVEST AUTHORIZATIONS: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin selling bonus harvest authorizations for the 2024 spring turkey season on Monday, […]
The Iola Historical Society is gearing up for an eventful meeting on Monday, March 25, focusing on community engagement and historical preservation. The gathering will commence at 5:30 p.m. with a board meeting followed by a membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. The venue is set at the Machine Shed located at 222 Depot Street in […]
March 18 Residents of Iola-Scandinavia gear up for a day packed with community events. The morning starts with the soothing hum of needles at the Quilting event hosted at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church starting at 8 a.m. Later in the day, at 1:30 p.m., the Naomi Circle gathers at the same location for their scheduled […]
Around the State REPUBLICANS FIRE EVERS APPOINTEES: “Republicans who control the state Senate fired eight more of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees Tuesday, including two Universities of Wisconsin regents who voted against a deal that limited campus diversity and four judicial watchdogs who wouldn’t commit to punishing liberal state Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz.” – […]
By Eric Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner Legislation that would give a sales tax exemption to the sale of coins and precious metal bullion will go to the state Senate Tuesday after winning a bipartisan recommendation in the Legislature’s budget committee Monday. The bill, AB-29, passed the Assembly on a bipartisan 86-12 vote Feb. 20, and Monday, March […]
Here’s a great story about Kristian: 2024 Free Agency, Packers re-sign LB Kristian Welch – Acme Packing Company.
Around Town LIFEGUARDS NEEDED: The Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center needs adult lifeguards for mornings and early afternoons. The posting indicates: “May be a retired individual who is looking for some extra money in retirement. Age is not an issue, just love swimming and want extra income. Also, want to hire several private swim instructors. […]
Waupaca County Republican Party reacts to recall By Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner Right-wing critics of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos began their effort to recall the longest-serving speaker in state history in part because of his refusal to impeach Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe. On Monday, those critics walked into the offices of the WEC […]
