Iola Village Board to swear in Officer, weigh licenses and grants

The Village of Iola Board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 5:30 p.m. to swear in Officer Shaw, consider alcohol and tobacco licenses for a local business, and review several business assistance grants. Board members will first hear public presentations limited to two minutes each. They will then consider approval of minutes from the July […]

Scandinavia Town Board to consider cell tower permit, junk yard issues

The Scandinavia Town Board will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Board members will address several items of old and new business, including a conditional use permit application for placement of a cell tower on Parcel 17-23-13-3 owned by MCC Inc. They also will consider the […]

Scandinavia Town Board approves zoning change, hears new judge

The Scandinavia Town Board met Wednesday, July 22, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and approved a zoning map amendment for a 2-acre parcel while welcoming a new Waupaca County Circuit Court judge. Chair Bryan Fuhs called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. following a Board of Review session scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Board members […]

Helvetia Town Board approves computer purchase, hears new judge introduction

The Helvetia Town Board met July 7 at Town Hall and approved spending up to $1,800 on a new office computer, heard an introduction from a newly appointed judge and addressed routine financial and road maintenance matters. Chairman Jeff Opper called the regular meeting to order at 7 p.m. All board members attended, along with […]

Helvetia Town Board to Review 2026 road projects, town hall needs

The Helvetia Town Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday,  Aug. 4, at the town hall, E2544 County Rd GG in Iola, to discuss road maintenance priorities, town hall improvements and other local government matters. Officials will consider multiple 2026 road projects during the open public meeting. Planned work includes […]

Scandinavia Village Board approves multiple alcohol licenses, declines humane society contract

(Editor’s Note: Minutes are not posted until approval by the Board.) The Scandinavia Village Board granted alcohol and tobacco licenses to several local businesses and voted against renewing its contract with the Humane Society of Waupaca County during its regular monthly meeting June 9 in the Community Room at the Municipal Center. President Pro-Tem Mike […]

Iola Parks Committee bans glass bottles at parks, eyes upgrades

The Iola Parks Committee voted to ban glass bottles at village parks and discussed potential improvements to Olson Memorial Park and other recreational facilities during its meeting July 7 at Iola Village Hall. Chairperson Aaron Messier called the meeting to order at 2:41 p.m. with member Pamela Parks present. Alan Bauer was absent. Clerk/Treasurer Laura […]

Schustek’s statement on Thirsty Perch

The following statement from Village President Jennifer Schustek was read by David Harper at the June 8 Special Board meeting. Good afternoon. I would first like to apologize for not being able to attend today’s special meeting. Due to a prior work commitment, I am unable to be here in person. I appreciate the Board’s […]

Iola Committee keeps three squad cars, OKs speed limit signs

The Iola Police & Public Protection Committee voted to maintain three squad cars in service and recommended the purchase of new speed limit signs during its meeting July 7 at Iola Village Hall. Chairperson Pamela Parks called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. with members David Harper and Jim Rasmussen present, along with Police […]

Iola Public Works Committee approves sewer funds, UTV bids

The Iola Public Works Committee approved new dedicated sewer funds, moved to seek bids for a replacement utility task vehicle and discussed infrastructure maintenance during its meeting June 11 at Iola Village Hall. Committee members Mike Richberg, David Harper and Pamela Parks, joined by Public Works Director Edward Bonikowske, took several actions to strengthen the […]