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Around the State REPUBLICANS FIRE EVERS APPOINTEES: “Republicans who control the state Senate fired eight more of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees Tuesday, including two Universities of Wisconsin regents who voted against a deal that limited campus diversity and four judicial watchdogs who wouldn’t commit to punishing liberal state Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz.” – […]
Committee decides no chickens allowed in village The Village of Iola Ordinance Committee met on March 11 and discussed ordinance suggestions from Police Chief Zierler. Chairman Rick Meyers ran through a list of ordinances that Chief Paul Zierler has requested be addressed first as we begin updating the ordinance book: No Alcohol Sign for Chet […]
The Town of Harrison will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. at Northland Lutheran Church. Agenda Call to order Verification of Public Notice and Pledge of Allegiance Approval of minutes from the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Set date for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting 2023 Annual Report Announcements and Public […]
By Eric Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner Legislation that would give a sales tax exemption to the sale of coins and precious metal bullion will go to the state Senate Tuesday after winning a bipartisan recommendation in the Legislature’s budget committee Monday. The bill, AB-29, passed the Assembly on a bipartisan 86-12 vote Feb. 20, and Monday, March […]
By Sheriff Tim Wilz What a busy and exciting day today! This morning I was able to give Oaths to 4 fantastic people working in the Office! I am pleased to welcome Deputy Benjamin Bigelbach. Deputy Bigelbach comes to us with a lot of knowledge and experience. I am so excited to see where this […]
Here’s a great story about Kristian: 2024 Free Agency, Packers re-sign LB Kristian Welch – Acme Packing Company.
Around Town LIFEGUARDS NEEDED: The Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center needs adult lifeguards for mornings and early afternoons. The posting indicates: “May be a retired individual who is looking for some extra money in retirement. Age is not an issue, just love swimming and want extra income. Also, want to hire several private swim instructors. […]
Waupaca County Republican Party reacts to recall By Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner Right-wing critics of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos began their effort to recall the longest-serving speaker in state history in part because of his refusal to impeach Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe. On Monday, those critics walked into the offices of the WEC […]
Iola-Scandinavia recipient of $110,000 under Main Street Bounceback By Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner A pandemic aid program that gave nearly 10,000 small businesses across the state a boost of $10,000 each would get a boost of its own under legislation that got a public hearing this week. The legislation, AB-963 / SB-891, would turn the Wisconsin Economic Development […]
