Thinking about running for local elected office?

Filing deadline is Jan. 2, 2023 December 1 opened the period for candidates to circulate nomination papers for the 2023 Spring Election. In the aftermath of the contentious November election, some individuals now want to know how to run for office and who may be up for election so those persons may be questioned about […]

“Stop Iola Mine” opposition gains momentum

The “Stop Iola Mine” Facebook page now has 209 followers with 169 likes and the local commentary about the proposed mine has been a constant daily conversation. This Facebook page posts links to local news articles about the proposed mine. It also posts information about what a sand mine can mean for residents near it […]

Town of Iola budget hearing Nov. 28

The Town of Iola will hold its annual budget meeting at the town hall on Monday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. Immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2023 budget, a special town meeting of the electors, called by the town board pursuant to s60.12(1)(c), Wis. Stat., will be held for the […]

Town of Iola Board Nov. 28 meeting agenda

The Town of Iola Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Budget Hearing Special Meeting: Adopt 2022 Town Tax Lavy Regular meeting agenda Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous […]

Updated political sign requirements in Village of Scandinavia

The Village of Scandinavia amended its Zoning Ordinances for Article H Signs effective Nov. 15. “Political campaign signs announcing the candidates seeking public office and other pertinent election-related data, up to an area of four (4) feet in all zones for each sign. Signs shall be allowed on private property with the owner’s consent and […]

Silver Lake Management Committee meets Nov. 22

The Silver Lake Management Committee of the Village of Scandinavia will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Introductions Approve Agenda Approve July 19 Meeting Minutes Public Participation WI DNR Surface Water Grants: (1) Lake Management Plan, Wrap up meeting with Tim Hoyman October 11, what still needs […]

Iola Village Personnel Committee meets Nov. 23

The Personnel Committee of the Village of Iola will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 2:15 p.m. in the Iola Community Center Community Roo. Agenda Call to Order Open Meeting Statement Roll Call Closed Session – Adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin Code of the Village of Iola Ordinance 62-11 D. Closed meetings. The provisions of […]

Village of Iola Ordinance Committee meets Nov. 21

The Ordinance Committee of the Village of Iola will meet on Monday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m. in the Community Room of the Iola Community Center. Agenda Open Session Call to Order, Open Meeting Statement, Roll Call Closed SessionAdjourn into closed session under Wisconsin Code of the Village of Iola Ordinance 62-11 D. Closed meetings. The […]

Town of Iola Board meeting minutes

The Town of Iola Board met on Aug. 29, Sept. 26, and Oct. 31 in the town hall. August Minutes Chairman Sprangers called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Board Members present were: Mark Sprangers, Bruce Faldet, Josh Franchuk, Denis Walter and Steve Madson. Also present: Darrell Oligney. Supervisor Franchuk made a motion to […]