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By State Rep. Brent Jacobson Wisconsin families are facing a housing crisis. Today, the median home costs $338,000, over 110 percent more than it was just ten years ago. The cost of a new home is even worse, with a median price of over $525,000!This rising unaffordability has two major causes. First, Wisconsin is not building enough homes. While estimates […]
Around Town TAYLOR FIELD IMPROVEMENTS: Taylor Field’s infield project has been completed! Part of the project was a sprinkler system, which was worked on by Greg Krogwold and Eddie Bonikowske. SWIM TEAM INTEREST: Do you have a child interested in joining the Iola-Scandinavia swim team? Go here for parents’ meeting information, season dates, and registration […]
The Town of Iola Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the town hall on Depot Street in Iola, Wisconsin. Board members will review road maintenance and snowplowing plans, consider a date change for the November meeting, and schedule the public hearing for the 2025 levy and 2026 […]
Around Town TAYLOR FIELD IMPROVEMENTS: Taylor Field’s infield is being refurbished, and more improvements are being made. This is a joint project oof the Iola-Scandinavia School District, Iola Recreational Association, and Village of Iola, and other dedicated partners. SAVE THE DATE: The Mary Lou Melby Memorial Book Sale at the Scandinavia Public Library will be […]
By U.S. Rep. Tony Wied In 2009, Gov. (Jim) Doyle signed Wisconsin Act 40 into law, significantly limiting the ability of local governments to have input on energy projects proposed in their communities. Since then, that top-down approach has only intensified. Over the past year, I’ve heard from countless constituents who feel ignored and overruled […]
Join fellow residents for the Melby Memorial Book Sale at the Scandinavia Public Library on Friday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This special event will also continue on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale features the remarkable personal collection of Mary Lou Melby, a devoted supporter and […]
The Iola Historical Society will close out its 2025 meeting calendar with a program on historical restoration techniques, to be presented by veteran craftsman Terry Laib, during its monthly gathering on Monday, Oct. 27, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street, Iola. The event will begin with a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by […]
Around Town CROSS COUNTRY SECTIONALS: The Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity cross-country athletes are gearing up for the Sectional meet this Saturday, Oct. 25, held at Meadow Links Golf Course, located at 1540 Johnston Dr., Manitowoc. The varsity boys’ race will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the varsity girls’ race at 12:30 p.m. The top […]
Around Town SCAM ALERT: As the holiday season approaches, experts are urging consumers to stay vigilant about unexpected packages. While receiving gifts from retail stores or loved ones is common, authorities caution that a package from an unknown sender — especially one without a return address — could be a sign of a scam attempt. […]
