Town of Iola Board Jan. 29 meeting agenda

The Town of Iola Board will meet on Monday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Agenda Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting Public Comments Old Business: Roads/Bridges New Business: (a) 2023 Revenues and Expenses, (b) Culverts […]

Waupaca County Republican Party Chair disagrees with Rep. Petersen’s vote on abortion

According to an email sent out to members of the Waupaca County Republican Party, Chairman Joel Bartel wrote, ”… if you are not aware Kevin Petersen voted to allow abortion up to 14 weeks, he is sending emails out to try and spin his position that he is reducing the ability for abortion from 20 […]

Petersen votes ‘Yes’ to putting abortion issue on April 2024 referendum

Assembly Bill 975 would let the people of Wisconsin be the final decision-makers BY REP. KEVIN PETERSEN As you are reading this article, abortions are occurring in Milwaukee, Madison, and Sheboygan, due to a recent ruling by a Dane County judge. Few Supreme Court decisions are as well-known as the one issued on Jan. 22, […]

Senator Ballweg and Rep. Petersen announce tax cuts

PRESS RELEASE Due to diligent and responsible budgeting by Legislative Republicans over the past 13 years, Wisconsin has an extraordinary budget surplus. Since 2011, we provided billions of dollars in tax relief to Wisconsinites. Many of these tax proposals were bipartisan and signed by former Governor Scott Walker and Gov. Tony Evers.  On Tuesday, Jan. […]

Letter to Editor: Sand mine passed today 4-1

This is not over By Greg Ambrosius Voting against the permit the same as he did on Aug. 22 was Joe McClone. Cindy Hardy and Wayne Wilfeur changed their votes from no to yes today. Chairman Jim Nygaard and DuWayne Federitz both voted yes for the second straight time. Today’s decision to approve the sand […]

Iola Historical Society to hear from Jerry Finch Jan. 29

In a meeting held on Monday, Jan. 29, at the Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street in Iola, the Iola Historical Society will outline its ambitious plans for the year. The society has its board meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by a membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. One of the key highlights of the meeting […]

The week ahead for Iola-Scandinavia Jan. 22-28

January 22 Kickstart your day with the Strong Bones class at the I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center at 8 a.m., offering sessions at $38. Following the rejuvenating workout, engage in Water Therapy at 9 a.m., designed to promote overall well-being. In the evening, experience a unique fitness blend with bARRe at the I-S Fitness & […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town NORSEMAN CHALLENGE: The Iola Winter Sports Club is hosting its Iola Norseman Challenge ski races on Sunday, Jan. 28. The 10KClassic starts at 9:15 a.m., followed by 3.3K Junior High Boys and Girls at 10:15 a.m. and 10:35 a.m. respectively, a 5.5K Senior High Boys and Girls beginning at 11:05 a.m. and 11:30 […]