Scandinavia Town Board to preview school referendum, address local junk yards

The Scandinavia Town Board will meet Wednesday, Sept. 9, to discuss a looming school referendum and updates on local junk yards. The monthly board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, where local officials will tackle a crowded agenda ranging from local property compliance to upcoming regional meetings. The evening’s top […]

Scandinavia Town Board approves new cell tower, EMS wage hike

The Scandinavia Town Board approved a conditional use permit for a new cell tower and voted to grant a $5 hourly wage increase for emergency medical services staff at its Aug. 12 meeting. The meeting, chaired by Bryan Fuhs, took place at 5:38 p.m. at the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Board members Brenda Mazemke, Bryan Fuhs, […]

Iola Village Board to vote on community upgrades and Trick-or-Treat hours

The Iola Village Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8, to establish local holiday hours, review park donations, and consider designating a special celebratory day. The public meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Community Room at Iola Village Hall. Trustees will vote on Resolution 2026-7 to declare Sept. 20 as Charles Fritz […]

Scandinavia Silver Lake District to hold annual meeting, budget hearing Sept. 8

The Scandinavia Silver Lake Rehabilitation District will hold its 2026 annual meeting and budget hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, 349 N. Main St., Scandinavia, Wis. The meeting, required under Section 33.30(2) of Wisconsin Statutes and the district’s bylaws, will focus on key financial and operational matters for the […]

Goats removed from Iola Riverwalk following incident

The goats being used to control invasive buckthorn along the Iola Riverwalk were removed on the evening of Friday, Aug. 21, following an incident involving an individual near their enclosure, according to Iola Village President Jennifer Schustek.“The individual was observed reaching over the fence, attempting to breach the enclosure and trying to remove one of […]

Scandinavia Village Board to review zoning, sewer, and emergency updates

The Scandinavia Village Board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 18, to consider updates on zoning, sewer matters, emergency ambulance service, disaster response and snow removal, along with financial and legal matters. The monthly meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center, 349 N. Main Street. The board will first […]

Iola Town Board rejects Facebook Page, updates roads

The Town of Iola Board decided against creating an official Facebook page and received roadwork updates during its regular meeting on June 29. Chairman Mark Sprangers called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Board members present were Sprangers, Supervisor Bruce Faldet, Supervisor Steve Madson, Treasurer Denis Walter and Clerk Justin Moen. Also present were […]