Six of Sen. Ballweg’s bills signed into law

PRESS RELEASE Six bills from State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markeson) were signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers on Dec. 6. “Getting six individual bills across the legislative finish line is a great accomplishment,” said Ballweg. “I am grateful for the work from supporters for each of these bills. These pieces of legislation will make […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town SAND MINE MEETING DELAYED: People in the town of Scandinavia will continue to wait for a decision about the Iola sand mine project. A county committee voted to push back a vote, again. The conditional use permit has been denied once before, but that decision is now under appeal. See WBAY story here. […]

Why retirees may pay ‘significant increases’ in 2024 Medicare Part D drug premiums

By Kerry Hannon, yahoo!finance Senior Columnist, Sun, December 3, 2023 A new law, the Inflation Reduction Act, caps seniors’ prescription drug costs covered under Medicare, starting in 2025, to $2,000, and beginning next year allows no more than a 6% annual jump in Part D premiums. Overall, average monthly premiums for Part D will be “substantially […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town NEW BOARD MEMBER: Kelton Wilhite is the new Board member for the Village of Scandinavia. He fills the position of Bob Fredy, who became the village treasurer. He was approved by a 3-1 vote on Nov. 21. CHET BUCKS: Chester Krause’s image graces the new Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Chamber Bucks. December 16 […]

Patrick S. Miller obituary

Patrick S. Miller May 4, 1950 – November 28, 2023 Patrick Sidney Miller, a beloved father, grandfather, and owner of a successful painting and chimney sweep business, passed away peacefully on Tuesday Nov. 28, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born on May 4th, 1950, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, son to the late […]

Thursday Iola-Scandinavia new items

Around Town STAR GAZING: Bill Wendlandt will present a program on the celestial stars on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Iola Village Library at 5 p.m. Job Opportunities REPORTER: MultiMedia Channels, owners of the Waupaca County Post, are looking for a part-time reporter to cover Iola-Scandinavia and Manawa. The position entails reporting on council and […]