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FOOD PANTRY: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church operates the community food pantry. Food items that are canned and boxed products that have a long shelf life are welcome. You can drop off your donations at the church Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are in need of food, please call the church at 715-445-2377 for an appointment to pick up food items.
KORZ LOKEN: This week, the No. 2-ranked Hoosiers entered the recruiting sweepstakes for 2027 prospect Korz Loren. The talented tight end has the potential to be an elite player and is now on the Hoosiers’ radar for the 2027 class. Loken is a four-star, No. 146 overall recruit in the Top 247 and No. 8 tight end nationally. He’s also considered the No. 1 junior in the state of Wisconsin. He has also received offers from Auburn, Florida State, Purdue, Kentucky, Northwestern, Stanford, Kansas, Minnesota, Kansas State, Iowa State, Notre Dame, Illinois, Arkansas, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Central Michigan, Wisconsin, and Mississippi State. Read the Hoosier State of Mind article here.
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE: Brad Smith, a candidate for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional seat, has a family farm in Iola and deer hunts here every November. Read the story here.
LITTLEWOLF GALLERY UPDATE
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THE TRADING COMPANY ANTIQUES: This business on Highway 49 just south of Iola is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Around the County
Around the State
BRUSH FIRE: About 350 acres burned in Waushara County on Sunday, Nov. 16. Read the WBAY story here.
AUTOMATED VEHICLES: The Wisconsin DOT’s Automated Vehicle External Advisory Committee is exploring potential regulations for automated vehicles. At a recent hearing, no details on future rules were given; instead, the discussion centered on data collected from current technology in cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles statewide and in other states. Read the Just the News article here.
DRUG DRIVING: About 1 in 10 people drive under the influence of alcohol, but about 1 in 15 or 20 people now drive under the influence of marijuana and other drugs. Read the Wisconsin Public Radio story here.