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 […]

Helvetia Town Board approves liquor licenses, QuickBooks upgrade

The Helvetia Town Board approved several liquor license renewals, a QuickBooks Online membership and a clerk’s college tuition reimbursement during its regular meeting June 2 at the Town Hall. Chairman Jeff Opper called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with all board members present along with three residents. The board recited the Pledge of […]

Scandinavia Village Board approves baseball club beer license, dam operator pay

(Editor’s Note: Minutes are not posted until approval by the Board.) The Scandinavia Village Board approved a temporary beer license for the local baseball club and set compensation for the village dam operator during its regular monthly meeting on May 12 in the Community Room at the Municipal Center. President David Mork called the meeting […]

Scandinavia Town Board approves liquor licenses, road work updates

The Scandinavia Town Board convened Wednesday, June 10, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and approved multiple liquor licenses while receiving updates on local road maintenance projects. Board Chair Bryan Fuhs called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with members Brenda Mazemke, Lonnie Pryzbylski, Frank Bauer, and Mike Mazemke present. Ricky Ertl attended from the […]

Town of Iola voting by absentee ballot notice

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot.  A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she […]

Iola Village Board to introduce new judge, weigh alcohol licenses and sewer funds

Board to consider Thirsty Perch licensing The Iola Village Board will convene Tuesday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 South Main Street, for its regular meeting. Board members will formally introduce the newly appointed Circuit Court, Branch III Judge, the Honorable Diane L. Meulemans, during the session. […]

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 […]