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Around Town WALLEYE SPAWNING PROTECTION: The WI-DNR is holding a hearing on Monday, Feb. 5, about seasonal refuges in walleye spawning marshes connected to the Wolf River in Waupaca County. See the proposal draft here. ROSEMALING: An interesting article on local rosemaling artists in the Waupaca County Post can be read here. GOT TALENT: Nest […]
The regular monthly meeting for the Town of Harrison Board was held at Northland Church on Monday, Jan. 8. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Lashua at 6:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were John Phillips, Mike Schultz, Rose Troast, Becky Schultz, Brandon Schuster and Arnie Kaminski, and Fran Moen. The Clerk’s […]
The regular meeting of the Town of Helvetia Board was held at the Town Hall on Dec. 5, 2023, and was called to order by Chairman Jeff Oppor at 7 p.m. All town board members were present and five town residents were in attendance. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Clerk Doug […]
Around Town CARNIVAL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED: The events at IWSC have all been cancelled due to the deteriorating winter weather. We remain hopeful to reschedule all events as and if we can. Canceled are the following: Wednesday’s Community Night Ski; Friday’s Snowbully race; Saturday’s Skijoring, kids race/ski, and Luminary Snowshoe/hike; and Sunday’s ski jumping. The Raffle […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: First Annual Emilio’s Ride has been set for June 8 and is sponsored by Happy Daaze Bar & Grill. Kickstands up at 11 a.m. Anyone who wants to donate money, gift baskets, gift certificates, or anything for the raffle, it can be dropped off at the bar. SNOWMOBILE SHOW: The […]
There are numerous interesting events in Iola-Scandinavia in the week ahead, including the Iola Winter Carnival! January 29 Kick-start your day with the Strong Bones class at I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center at 8 a.m., promoting a healthy lifestyle for $38 per session. Follow it up with a serene Yoga session at the Center For […]
The Town of Iola Board will meet on Monday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Agenda Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting Public Comments Old Business: Roads/Bridges New Business: (a) 2023 Revenues and Expenses, (b) Culverts […]
According to an email sent out to members of the Waupaca County Republican Party, Chairman Joel Bartel wrote, ”… if you are not aware Kevin Petersen voted to allow abortion up to 14 weeks, he is sending emails out to try and spin his position that he is reducing the ability for abortion from 20 […]
Assembly Bill 975 would let the people of Wisconsin be the final decision-makers BY REP. KEVIN PETERSEN As you are reading this article, abortions are occurring in Milwaukee, Madison, and Sheboygan, due to a recent ruling by a Dane County judge. Few Supreme Court decisions are as well-known as the one issued on Jan. 22, […]
