Around Town
IOLA VILLAGE MARKET: This Iola market is near the wooden statue of Vidar on East State Street, and there will be lively activity on Saturday, Oct. 3, with vendors selling seasonal plants, vegetables, baked goods, crafts, and more!
STRATEGIC PLANNING KICKOFF: The Iola-Scandinavia School District launched its long-term planning initiative Wednesday evening during the first Strategic Task Force meeting. Approximately 45 task force members met to outline future goals for the district as administrators simultaneously prepare for a multi-million-dollar operational referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot.
FOOTBALL GAME TONIGHT: The Iola-Scandinavia High School football team faces Belmont High School tonight at 7 p.m. away, weather permitting. The matchup marks a key game in the Thunderbirds’ inaugural season playing an eight-man schedule under first-year head coach Bob Fredy following a transition due to roster size limitations. It is carried on the Hudl app.
Job Opportunities
YOUNG IMPRESSIONS: Part-time to full-time positions at Iola daycare. Must be at least 18 years of age. Training options are available. Call 715-445-4444.
Around the County
GREEN BAY PACKERS players hosted a free Football Outreach Camp for elementary school students today at the Waupaca Learning Center. Scheduled athletes led youth participants through non-contact passing drills and obstacle courses. (Source: WKOW)
WAUPACA COUNTY LAW enforcement agencies jointly suspended their use of Flock Safety Automated License Plate Readers following a data review. Officials cited rising concerns regarding privacy, network data sharing, and a loss of local control over sensitive investigative information.
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THE NEW LONDON Board of Public Works recommended a fee increase for citywide residential garbage collection service. The utility commission proposed the rate adjustment less than a year after the municipality initially launched its program on April 1.
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THE CLINTONVILLE BOARD of Education approved electrical utility modifications at the Dellwood Childcare Center. The infrastructure upgrades allow facilities staff to safely plug standalone air conditioning units directly into designated classroom wall receptacles.
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THE WAUPACA COUNTY Planning and Zoning Committee met Thursday evening at the School Street Recreation Center to evaluate land ordinances. County officials reviewed residential development guidelines alongside several upcoming solar infrastructure proposals. (Source: WKOW)
THE PIGEON LAKE Protection and Rehabilitation District will hold its annual Rubber Duckie Race on Saturday at noon at Olen Park in Clintonville. Ticket sales from the community race will fund ongoing water quality restoration and environmental conservation projects. (Source: WKOW)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
DUGAN KEEPS LICENSE: The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority allowed former Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge to keep her license to practice law despite her federal conviction. The Office of Lawyer Regulation will now conduct a full investigation into whether to suspend Dugan’s license. (Source: The Heartland Post)
FLASH FLOODING threats prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for south-central Wisconsin starting tonight. The City of Madison deployed engineering crews to clear major storm grates as meteorologists forecast up to 3 inches of weekend rainfall. (Source: WKOW)
A MILWAUKEE SHOOTING left a 37-year-old person dead Thursday night near Pierce Street and Wright Street. Police officers responded to the scene around 8:45 p.m. but have not made any arrests or identified a suspect or motive in the ongoing investigation. (Source: FOX6)
A MUNICIPAL INVESTIGATION into a mysterious triple fatality in Winneconne concluded Thursday after medical examiners confirmed a father shot and killed his two daughters before taking his own life. The Winnebago County Medical Examiner’s Office finalized the official ruling after reviewing the data. (Source: WFRV Local 5)
AN AMISH BUGGY crash in Green County injured four children Thursday after a standard motor vehicle struck the carriage from behind. Law enforcement officials arrested the motor vehicle driver at the scene on multiple related charges. (Source: Channel 3000)
A KEWASKUM FIRE completely destroyed Wollner Plumbing & Excavating overnight, causing an estimated $2 million in property damages. Emergency crews battled the massive blaze for hours to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby structures. (Source: TMJ4)
A HIGH-PROFILE MEASLES outbreak has expanded past southwestern Wisconsin, with health officials confirming total cases have reached 164. State medical personnel are urging vaccinations as transmission metrics continue to climb statewide. (Source: Channel 3000)
A FRANKLIN SCHOOL remains closed until Monday after a suspect pulled a firearm on an employee Thursday morning. Local police continue searching for the armed individual, prompting administrators to suspend all campus operations and extracurricular activities. (Source: WISN 12)
