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Job Opportunities

IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Iola-Scandinavia currently has the following positions open: Food Service Assistant (dishwasher/prep/server), apply here; Part-Time Special Education Route Driver, apply here; Substitute Teachers, apply here; and Substitute Support Staff, apply here.

Around the County

Around the State

PFAS LEGISLATION: The Wisconsin Senate unanimously passed legislation Tuesday, March 17, that, once signed, will release $125 million set aside nearly three years ago to address PFAS contamination in the state’s water supplies. Read the Wisconsin Examiner story here.

ONLINE SPORTS BETTING: The sports betting bill faced strenuous opposition and only passed on the last day of normal floor activity in both the Assembly and Senate. The bill passed the Senate 21-12, but divided both Democrats and Republicans. Only nine Senate Republicans voted in favor of the bill. Read the Wisconsin Examiner story here.

BIRD FLU UPTICK: In the last month, Wisconsin has had the second-highest number of birds affected by the highly pathogenic avian influenza among flocks nationwide. Veterinary experts are urging owners of commercial and backyard flocks to take steps to protect their birds. Read the Wisconsin Public Radio story here.