Iola Car Show solicits support for open pit mining by direct mail

In a direct mail piece dated Dec. 6, the Iola Car Show Board of Directors and Iola Car Show Staff solicited support from “all of our local volunteer organizations and businesses” to support the Iola-Scandinavia open pit mining operation by submitting “letters/emails in support of the positive impacts the Iola Car Show has on them […]

Stop Iola Mine meeting with Faulks Bros. transcript

The following was received from Faulks Bros. in reference to a meeting with a representative of Stop Iola Mine. — Editor Recently, Lora Osborn who represents a website and social media site in opposition to a sand & gravel pit on Iola Car Show grounds, approached us with a request to answer questions she had.She stated […]

Village of Iola Board Dec. 12 meeting agenda

The Village of Iola Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Community Center’s Community Room. Agenda Call to Order and Open Meeting Statement by President Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: Nov. 14Board Meeting and Public Hearing, Nov. 16Park […]

Scandinavia Public Library Book of the Month: “Beartown”

Join Librarian Meredith for fika and a discussion of Swedish author Fredrik Backman’s novel “Beartown.” Fika is the Swedish tradition of enjoying coffee and a treat with friends. The library will have coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and some tasty treats for patrons to enjoy on Tuesday, Jan. 24, starting at 3:40 p.m. Book discussion will […]

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 […]