Helvetia Town Board OKs chainsaw buy, road repair bids

The Helvetia Town Board approved the purchase of a commercial chainsaw and accepted road repair bids for several town roads during its regular meeting on May 5 at the Town Hall. Chairman Jeff Opper called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with all board members present. Three residents, including David Loken, attended. The board […]

Lake Iola Lake District to weigh budget, same tax levy, and board election

The Lake Iola Lake District will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, June 13, with members set to vote on a 2026-27 budget that maintains the property tax levy at this year’s level and elect a board member. The meeting will take place from 10-11 a.m. at Village Hall in Iola. District property owners and […]

Scandinavia Town Board approves 2026 road projects, local resolution

The Scandinavia Town Board convened its May meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and approved planned road maintenance projects for the year while adopting a resolution to protect local roads. Chair Bryan Fuhs called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with board members Brenda Mazemke, Lonnie Pryzbylski, Frank Bauer and […]

Scandinavia Town Board to weigh liquor licenses, road issues at June meeting

The Scandinavia Town Board will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, where members will consider liquor licenses, address ongoing road and property concerns, and review several administrative matters. The board will take up approval of a liquor license and operator licenses for Silver Lake Lanes, […]

Iola Village Board to review alcohol license renewals, event permits Tuesday

The Village of Iola Board will meet Tuesday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main St., to consider renewals of multiple alcohol beverage and tobacco licenses, temporary event permits and other routine village business. The board will act on renewals of Class “A,” Class “B” and […]

Helvetia Town Board to review 2026 road projects, town hall

The Helvetia Town Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 2, evening, and is expected to discuss 2026 road maintenance plans, upcoming town hall improvements, and several administrative items. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Helvetia Town Hall, E2544 County Rd GG. The public is welcome to attend the […]

Scandinavia Village board discusses sewer improvements at April meeting

The Scandinavia Village Board met April 14 in the Community Room at the Municipal Center, where it reviewed ongoing sewer system operations and approved routine business items. President David Mork called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Trustees Mike Hayes, Kelton Wilhite, and Kyle Swenson, along with Clerk Alison Dunham, Deputy Clerk Mike Stockwell, […]

Village of Iola Public Works and Personnel Committee approves four-wheeler bids, sewer loan repayment

The Public Works and Personnel Committee took several financial and operational actions during its meeting on May 7 at Iola Village Hall. The committee approved obtaining bids for a new four-wheeler, voted to begin repaying an internal loan from the Sewer Department to the Village General Fund, and agreed to write off $1,558.60 in uncollectable […]

Village of Iola Park & Garden committee approves shed repair and dog park gate upgrades

The Iola Park & Garden Committee approved repairs to the Community Garden shed and upgrades to gates at Rosie Paw Dog Park during its meeting on May 6 at the Iola Village Hall Clerk’s Office. Chairperson Aaron Messier called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Committee members present included Messier, Alan Bauer, and Pamela […]

Iola Village Revitalization Committee approves funds for hanging planters

The Iola Revitalization Committee approved spending up to $2,200 for hanging planters at the Covered Bridge and $100 for flowers around a truck and sign near Premier Bank during its meeting on May 6. Village of Iola President Jennifer Schustek called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall Clerk’s Office, […]