Even after ‘unwinding’ pandemic spike in Medicaid, Wisconsin sees more people on government program than ever
Failure to return to normal is costing taxpayers at least $50 million a year By Mark Lisheron, Badger Institute, June 27, 2024 After a year-long disenrollment, there are still 163,221 more people on Medicaid in Wisconsin than there were before the start of the pandemic, at a cost to taxpayers of at least $50 million a year. […]
Waupaca celebrates America’s Independence Day with parade, fireworks
Waupaca’s 4th of July Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 4, with the traditional parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street and fireworks at dusk over Shadow Lake. The parade route will begin on Mill Street at Elm Street and continue south on Main Street ending at Lake Street. The Grand Marshal entry for […]
Tick Inventory study launched by Marshfield Clinic
Get your pre-paid collection kit By Marshfield Clinic Health System As summer holidays, vacations and outdoor activities hit high gear, scientists at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute are asking the public to submit ticks for the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS). TICS was launched in April to survey the distribution of tick species in Wisconsin, […]
Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits
Around Town COMPUTER UPGRADE: The Iola-Scandinavia School District is upgrading its computers and technology for students and teachers for $55,448. It will also upgrade literacy materials with Core Knowledge Language Arts for $65,504 to address reading proficiency. The two upgrades will be mostly paid for with $100,000 estimated savings due to lower winter-related operational expenses. […]
Vikings dominate Plover with 11-1 Victory in Week 8 showdown
In a commanding display, the Scandinavia Vikings routed the New London team 11-1 in a seven-inning game, marking an impressive performance in Week 8 of the Badger Amateur Baseball Association season. Ben Lee earned the win for the Vikings with a complete game, while Kaden Thauer took the loss for Plover. The Vikings’ offense was […]
Cultivating Connections Through Storytelling
A Farm Climate Smart WI event PRESS RELEASE Join Wisconsin Farmers Union for Stories of Hope, Resilience, and Adaptability for Women and Girls in Farming at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay on Tuesday, June 11 from 1-3 p.m.! Wisconsin Farmers Union is hosting this Farm Climate Smart WI event to bring area farmers […]
Iola Blood Drive June 5
By Sandi Moore Iola Lions and American Red Cross will co-sponsor a Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 5, from noon-4 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. We really need your help as our April Blood Drive was canceled due to snow. Iola Lions will serve sandwiches, desserts, and typical Red Cross snacks. As […]
Donate blood on June 5 in Iola
By Sandi Moore Iola Lions and American Red Cross will co-sponsor a Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 5, from 12-5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center. We really need your help as our April Blood Drive was canceled due to snow. Iola Lions will serve sandwiches, desserts, and typical Red Cross snacks. As […]
Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits
Around Town DUGOUT CANOE STORY: Iola Historical Society’s Native American dugout canoe has a story to tell and the Waupaca County Post recently told it. See the story by Emily Conroy here. Facebook Clips