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The Village of Iola Board of Trustees denied a Class B alcohol beverage license to Thirsty Perch LLC on Tuesday, June 9, at a meeting in Iola Village Hall, citing convictions of LLC member Steve Steeber that trustees said rendered him unfit to hold such a license. Trustee David Harper moved to deny the application, […]
Despite a grassroots campaign by Iola’s Thirsty Perch to secure the granting of a liquor license, the Iola Village Board denied the license, with Trustee Mike Richberg being the sole vote for reinstatement. A motion was made to not issue a license for the Thirsty Perch, and it passed by a vote of 6-1 on […]
Edward David Anderson is Iola Mills’ second Artist-in-Residence musician. His public performance on Saturday, June 13, will start at 6 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. Why did Ed Lemar create this program? Here’s what Ed related about the inspiration for creating the program. “As an original songwriter myself, I wanted to provide a place where […]
The Thirsty Perch, a longtime restaurant and bar in Iola, Wisconsin, that lost its Class B liquor license, has accused village officials of unfair treatment, selective enforcement, and personal bias during its effort to obtain a new license. The village board voted unanimously in June 2025 not to renew the license following complaints and a […]
Iola’s historic Iola Mill is set to welcome a true Wisconsin music treasure on Saturday, May 30. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Willy Porter returns to his home-state roots for an intimate evening of guitar-driven grit, soul, silence, and muscle that has captivated audiences for more than three decades. Born on Oct. 4, 1964, in Mequon, Wisconsin, […]
Owners of The Thirsty Perch, a longtime gathering spot at 195 Water Street in downtown Iola, submitted a new application for a Class B liquor license as their legal battle over the prior denial continues in court. The business, operated by Sherri Miller and Steve Steeber, lost its liquor license last year after the Village […]
The Person of the Year, Business of the Year, and Spark Plug award winners received plaques at the 28th annual Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Awards Night. About 30 people attended the event on Wednesday, May 20, at Iola Mills. “We are very blessed to have so many great people and organizations plus unique businesses in […]
A new Wisconsin specialty license plate celebrating the Iola Car Show will officially become available June 9, 2026, through the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles’ Special License Plate program. Organizers said the plate was developed with input from Iola fans and car enthusiasts, making it a community-driven tribute to one of the state’s best-known automotive […]
Iola Mills at 300 North Main Street will host five musicians for its 2026 Artist-in-Residence program. They are: Will Keizer on Saturday, May 23; Edward David Anderson of Backyard Tire Fire on Saturday, June 13; Bruce Humphries on Saturday, July 11; Steph Wilder on Saturday, July 25; and Jesus Villas on Sunday, Aug. 23. All […]
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 […]
