Helvetia Town Board approves 2026 budget, selects road bid

The Helvetia Town Board approved its 2026 budget and awarded a $99,000 contract for road work during its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 21. Chairman Jeff Opper called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Six citizens attended, along with board members and two students observing. The board first approved minutes from […]

Helvetia Town Board to review insurance, road projects

The Helvetia Town Board will convene its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the town hall, E2544 County Road GG in Iola. Officials will discuss the town’s insurance policy, planned 2026 road projects, and several town hall maintenance items during the open public meeting. Treasurer’s report and approval of bills and […]

Iola Town Board to review finances, set borrowing authority at Annual Meeting

The Town of Iola will hold its annual meeting on April 27 at the town hall on Depot Street, where officials plan to review the town’s 2025 financial performance and consider key governance decisions for the coming year. The meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m., will bring together Chairman Mark Sprangers, Supervisor Bruce Faldet, Supervisor Steve […]

Scandinavia Village Board Approves contracts, election workers and park improvements

The Scandinavia Village Board approved several contracts and administrative actions during its regular monthly meeting on March 10, including a mowing agreement, sewer maintenance work, and support for a new kayak launch at Silver Lake. President David Mork called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. in the Community Room at the Municipal Center. Trustees […]

Update on Village of Iola water quality and dam monitoring

By Jennifer Schustek, Village of Iola PresidentI am aware of concerns raised in surrounding communities regarding drinking water quality following the recent severe weather and historic rainfall.I want to assure our residents that our Village staff continues to actively test and monitor both our water treatment facilities and the quality of the water within the […]

Silver Lake Rehabilitation District to hold meeting Tuesday

The Silver Lake Rehabilitation District will convene its April meeting on Tuesday evening to review financial statements, receive an update on the Silver Lake Municipal Center, and consider routine business items. The board will meet at 6 p.m. on April 14 in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 349 North Main Street. […]

Scandinavia Village Board to hold monthly, reorganizational meetings April 14

The Scandinavia Village Board will convene its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, followed immediately by its annual reorganizational meeting at 5:45 p.m., both in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 349 North Main Street. Officials will address routine village operations, including unfinished business on zoning and sewer matters, as […]

Helvetia Town Board approves bills, hears road updates at March meeting

The Helvetia Town Board convened its regular meeting on March 3 at the Town Hall, where it approved the previous minutes and town bills and received updates on roads, upcoming events, and town hall maintenance. Chairman Jeff Oppor called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. All board members were present, along with two town […]

Iola Village Board to consider road bids, public works hiring and Tetzlaff Day Proclamation

The Village of Iola Board will meet Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main St., to discuss road maintenance contracts, public works staffing, and other village operations. Board members will review multiple bids for 2026 road work, including asphalt replacement, chip sealing, and street […]

Iola Village Board to reorganize, swear in trustees and fill key appointments on April 14

The Village of Iola Board will hold its annual re-organizational meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at 5:15 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 South Main Street. President Schustek will administer the Oath of Office to the three reelected trustees: David Harper, Pamela Parks, and Mike Richberg. Following the swearing-in, the board […]