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SMOKER GRILL WINNER: The winner of the Iola Car Show & O’so Brewing Company smoker grill set from Iola Sentry is Gene Walz of Iola. The store threw in a bag of E. E. charcoal and Hickory chips. Congratulations!

IOLA CAR SHOW WRAPS UP: The Iola Car Show and Swap Meet concluded its 2026 run Sunday with a patriotic car-formed U.S. flag display, live music, food vendors and swap meet activity under the America 250 theme. Organizers and the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber thanked attendees for a strong turnout.

VILLAGE CLERK OFFICE CLOSES: The Village of Iola Clerk’s Office will be closed July 13-17 for staff training. Residents should plan utility payments and other business accordingly; contact 715-445-2913 with questions.

Around the County

HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED: A Heat Advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. Monday through 9 p.m. Tuesday across central and northeast Wisconsin, including Waupaca County. Officials urge residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and check on vulnerable neighbors during dangerously hot conditions. (Source: WSAW)

COURT UPDATE IN WAUPACA DEATH CASE: A judge found probable cause to bind over an Antigo woman for trial in the 2020 disappearance and death of a Waupaca County man. The case involves drug-related charges tied to the victim’s overdose death. (Source: WAOW)

Around the State

Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:

CATTLE STOLEN: A herd of cattle has been stolen, according to Premier Livestock and Auctions, LLC. The herd was stolen sometime between 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, and the morning of Wednesday, July 8, from a farm located on Highway 97 between Highway N and Blueberry Road near Edgar. (Source: WFRV)

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY WOMAN FOUND DEAD: Authorities recovered the body of a woman in Lake Michigan Sunday afternoon after reports she was seen walking into the water around 4 p.m. An investigation continues into the circumstances. (Source: WBAY)

OCONTO COUNTY FATAL CRASH: One person died Sunday afternoon in a collision between a truck and a motorcycle in Oconto County. The Oconto County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash shortly after 1:30 p.m. (Source: WBAY)

GREEN BAY ELECTION AUDIT CONSIDERED: The Green Bay city committee will review a possible election audit after two separate duplicate absentee ballot incidents. The city clerk is on administrative leave pending the review. (Source: WBAY)

LEDGEVIEW DUPLEX DESTROYED BY FIRE: Flames engulfed a Ledgeview duplex Sunday after a caller reported an electric bike fire. All occupants and a pet escaped safely; the cause remains under investigation. (Source: WBAY)

ELIJAH VUE CASE UPDATE: A judge will hear Katrina Baur’s request for a new attorney in the upcoming trial over the death of 3-year-old Elijah Vue. Baur cited inadequate trial preparation. (Source: WBAY)

BLOOD SHORTAGE DECLARED: The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage in central Wisconsin after supplies dropped nearly 25 percent in June, urging donations amid summer demand. (Source: WAOW)

Today in History

Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:

1174 — William I of Scotland was captured at Alnwick by English forces loyal to Henry II, ending his role in the Revolt of 1173-74 and strengthening Plantagenet control.

1787 — Congress passed the Northwest Ordinance, establishing a framework for admitting new states from territories and banning slavery in the Northwest Territory.

1863 — New York City draft riots erupted, sparked by opposition to conscription during the Civil War, resulting in three days of violence and the deadliest riots in U.S. history.

1930 — The inaugural FIFA World Cup kicked off in Montevideo, Uruguay, with 13 teams competing; host Uruguay eventually won the first global soccer championship.

1973 — Alexander Butterfield revealed the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to Senate Watergate investigators, a pivotal disclosure in the scandal.

1974 — George McCrae’s “Rock Your Baby” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, helping popularize the disco sound.

1977 — The New York City blackout struck, triggered by lightning, leading to widespread looting and nearly 4,000 arrests amid the power failure.

1985 — Live Aid benefit concerts took place in London and Philadelphia, drawing over a billion viewers worldwide to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief.

1995 — NASA’s Galileo spacecraft released an atmospheric probe toward Jupiter, marking the first entry into an outer gas giant’s atmosphere.

2000 — “Incomplete” by Sisqó topped the Billboard Hot 100 on this date, showcasing the era’s R&B and pop crossover hits.