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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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
In a decisive move during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 30, the Town of Iola Board took significant actions, shaping the financial future of the community. In a pivotal moment, the Board set a crucial date for the 2023 Levy and 2024 Budget Hearing. Chairman Sprangers proposed Nov. 27 at 6 p.m., a […]
By Iola-Scandinavia School District We are excited to welcome Waupaca County judge and I-S parent, Honorable Troy Nielsen, to introduce “Worries of the World Wide Web” for our families and community on Dec. 6 starting at 6 p.m. in our I-S High School Auditorium. Please join us to preview what students will hear in class […]
Around Town FULL-TIME BBQ: Iola’s Jeff Rice has announced he’s going full-time into BBQ after joined forces with Smoked BBQ Source. He promises a lot more content on his Facebook page and YouTube channel. Congratulations! SAVE THE DATE: Santa will be stopping by Silver Lake Lanes on Saturday, Dec. 9, from noon-1:30 p.m. Each child […]
Valerie B. Thompson November 13, 1931 – November 26, 2023 Valerie B Thompson, 92, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. She was born on Nov. 13, 1931, in Polonia, Wisconsin, to the late Frank and Pauline (Rekowski) Ostrowski. Following her father’s death, her family moved to several different farms in the […]
