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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 […]
The Iola Regional Recycling Commission will hold its 2023-24 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Sept, 26, at 5 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall in the Iola Community Room. Agenda Call to order by Chairman David C. Harper Roll call The pledge of allegiance Approval of Minutes: (1) Feb. 22, 2022, (2023 Annual Meeting); (2) Sept. […]
The monthly meeting of the Village Board convened on Aug. 8 in the Community Room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center. With President David Mork at the helm, there were several significant actions taken. Village Board members present included David Mork, Mike Hayes, Becky Morgan, Patrick Knautz, Judy Watson (Deputy Clerk and Treasurer), Kati McDermith (Clerk), […]
Around Town Save these dates! BLOOD DRIVE: The Iola Lions and American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Iola-Scandinavia Community Fitness and Aquatic Center from noon-5p.m. To register call 800-733-2767. ICE AGE TRAIL HIKE-A-THON: The 36th Annual Ice Age Trail Hike-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7, […]
