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By Greg Ambrosius It’s not surprising that Faulks Bros. is appealing the decision to deny their permit by the Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee. Jon Faulks told the Waupaca County Post after the meeting that “The next steps will be important for the community to pay attention to.” We are now paying attention Jon. […]
The Board of Review for the Town of Iola, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, shall hold its first meeting on Monday, Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m. at the Town Hall, 170 Depot Street in Iola. Board of Review operates like a Court of Law. Their function in not one of valuating your property assessment, but of making […]
By State Rep. Kevin Petersen In recent weeks, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz and her statements during the recent spring election campaign have made national headlines. During the campaign, Justice Protasiewicz stated in a TV interview: “When we say the maps are rigged, those maps are rigged. I don’t think you could sell to […]
By Waupaca County Sherrif’s Office The Waupaca County Emergency Notification System, CodeRED, will be tested on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. to validate telephone numbers in Waupaca County’s database. Here’s what you need to know: • There is no need to take action if you receive the call. Emergency personnel are merely testing the […]
Around Town GUN WINNERS: Scandinavia Vikings baseball team gun raffle winners are: 1st Shawn Skibba, 2nd Zach Bembenek, 3rd Sally Olson, 4th Willie Rosenthal, 5th Bill Held, 6th Jenny Blenker, 7th Jeremy Eisch, 8th Jenner Gullixon. Congratulations all! STORYWALK’S NEW BOOK: Something new on the StoryWalk in Scandinavia’s Jorgens Park Preserve! Learn all about the […]
PRESS RELEASE Faulks Bros. Construction (FBC) and the Iola Car Show (ICS) announced Sept. 21 their intention to appeal to Circuit Court the recent decision by Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Committee to deny their conditional use permit application (for a sand pit operation on Iola Car Show grounds). At the Aug. 22 meeting of […]
The Iola Historical Society is gearing up for a busy month ahead with a series of meetings and events scheduled for September and October, including the highly anticipated Taste of Norway festival. The September meetings and activities will kick off on Monday, Sept. 25, at the Machine Shed, located at 222 Depot Street, Iola. The […]
The Village of Scandinavia and the Town of Scandinavia will hold a joint meeting on Monday, Sept. 18, at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Appointment of Meeting Chairperson Approval of the Agenda Approval of Minutes Memorial Park: Mowing, I-S Baseball Team Using Field, Baseball Lease, Park Bridge Use Municipal Center: Backup Generator-Emergency […]
