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The Village of Iola Community Development Authority will convene at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, in the Village Clerk’s Office at 180 S. Main Street, where members will finalize approval of a long-awaited community sign design, hear updates on buckthorn removal and Riverwalk bridge repairs, and consider the implications of a new $25,000 donation. […]
By Jennifer Schustek, Village of Iola President If you’re strolling along the Riverwalk and think you hear a “baa” in the bushes, don’t be alarmed! The Village of Iola has officially welcomed a team of adorable, eco-friendly workers: goats. That’s right, goats. These furry little munchers are here on an important mission: to help us […]
The Scandinavia Village Board convened its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Municipal Center’s Community Room, where members approved a new highway contract with Waupaca County, discussed potential firetruck acquisition, and reviewed a proposed Beer Garden project. Led by President David Mork, the meeting began promptly at 5 p.m. with all […]
Locals will soon gather for fun, food, and fundraising at the second annual “A Day on the Lake Fundraiser”, hosted by the Silver Lake Management Committee. The event will occur on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jorgens Park Preserve, located on Highway 49 in Scandinavia, Wisconsin. Set against the picturesque […]
The Village of Iola Board will convene on Tuesday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Iola Village Hall to address a range of pressing issues, including the adoption of new resolutions, updates on legal proceedings, and the approval of zoning changes. Key actions include a decision on the use of […]
The Town of Helvetia Board will convene its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the town hall. Key issues to be addressed include multiple comprehensive planning proposals, a review of the town’s insurance policy, deliberations on implementing township-wide garbage pickup, and significant road repair and maintenance decisions. The session will […]
The Town of Iola’s government board will convene for its annual meeting on Monday, April 28 at 6 p.m. at the town hall, where officials will review the previous year’s finances, designate key positions such as the town bank and attorney, and vote on granting the Town Board borrowing authority. This pivotal gathering, which will […]
The Village of Iola Revitalization Committee, chaired by Alan Bauer, convened on Wednesday, March 12, in the Clerk’s Office at Iola Village Hall, to finalize plans for several community-enhancing events and improvements, including a Bluegrass Festival set for late July and a spring Transformation Day aimed at beautifying public spaces. The meeting saw committee members […]
The Village of Iola Board of Trustees convened Tuesday evening, March 11, at Village Hall, where major actions included approving a sewer rate increase, adopting a controversial vacant building ordinance, and fielding robust public support for the local police department. The meeting, called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Village President Jennifer Schustek, drew a […]