Iola Public Works Committee to address water service, utility rates, and street maintenance

The Village of Iola’s Public Works & Property Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, in the Clerk’s Office at 180 S. Main Street, to review delinquent utility accounts, consider survey results for potential water service expansion, and vote on resolutions regarding water meters and sewer charges in multi-family homes. The committee will […]

Harrison Town Board to vote on Gary Seager plat lines on Aug. 11

The Harrison Town Board will convene on Monday, Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Northland Lutheran Church, N9880 State Hwy. 49, Iola, to address key municipal matters, including a pivotal vote on the approval of plat lines for property owner Gary Seager. The meeting, announced in compliance with Wisconsin Open Meeting Laws, will cover routine […]

Silver Lake District meeting Aug. 12

The Scandinavia Silver Lake Rehabilitation District will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda items include the annual audit report, treasurer’s report, committee report, the 2025-26 budget, tax levy, and setting the 2026 annual meeting date.

Town of Helvetia to review comprehensive plans, road work progress, and public services

The Town of Helvetia in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. at the town hall located at E2544 County Rd GG in Iola. Key items on the agenda include approvals for two major comprehensive planning requests, updates on town hall infrastructure projects, a proposal for […]

Lake Iola Commissioners to review fish survey and discuss weed harvester program

The Lake Iola Lake District Commissioners will convene at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Iola Village Hall to review a DNR fish survey presentation, evaluate the effectiveness of the weed harvester program, discuss fundraising initiatives, and address the results of the annual goose roundup. The board is also expected to enter a […]

Town of Harrison reviews finances and approves licenses

At its regular monthly meeting held at Northland Church on Monday, July 14, the Town of Harrison Board, led by Chairman Dean Lashua, gathered to address routine business and approve new bartender licenses. The meeting began promptly at 6:30 p.m. Key decisions included the approval of three bartender licenses and the review of the town’s […]

Helvetia Board advances garbage pickup survey, approves liquor licenses and road work plans

At the regular Town of Helvetia board meeting held on June 3 in the Town Hall, local officials approved several key initiatives, including the launch of a township-wide garbage pickup survey and the renewal of multiple liquor licenses. All board members were present, along with six town residents. Chairman Jeff Oppor presided over the session, […]

Village of Iola Public Works Committee tackles budget, water service expansion, and infrastructure plans

The Village of Iola’s Public Works & Property Committee convened on June 2, in the Clerk’s Office at Village Hall, 180 S. Main Street, to address pressing infrastructure needs and financial planning. Chaired by Sharyl Peterson, the meeting focused on the approval of a major sewer relining contract, the looming costs of water infrastructure upgrades, […]

Letter: Schustek offers clarity on Thirsty Perch license matter

By Jennifer Schustek, Iola Village President On June 26, 2025, the Village of Iola Board of Trustees participated in a quasi-judicial hearing to determine whether to renew the Class “B”/“Class B” Alcohol Beverage License for The Thirsty Perch, LLC and the Operator’s License for Steve Steeber. The hearing was presided over by Attorney Chuck Adams, […]

Volleyball court, sewer system, and clerk appointment top Scandinavia Village Board actions

In a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, May 13, evening at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, the Scandinavia Village Board took key actions on local infrastructure, recreation, and staffing, including approving a $2,500 donation from the Booster Club for park maintenance, discussing a costly sewer equipment replacement, and officially appointing a new village clerk following a resignation. […]