Local Media Advertising Credit is a Win-Win for Small Business

EDITORIAL WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION As the members of the Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee work on the 2023-25 state budget, we ask that they include language to establish a tax credit that will help small businesses advertise with local media outlets in Wisconsin. This proposal is being championed by State Representative Todd Novak. In recent years, […]

Iola Historical Society unveils Historic Marker 23

Little Wolf First Bridge / Buttolph Memorial Bridge A crowd of historical enthusiasts and friends of Kenny Buttolph gathering under a steady drizzle on Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m. to witness the unveiling of a two-sided historical marker. The first side celebrated the bridge across the river and the second face the renowned car […]

Town of Helvetia Board April 3 meeting minutes

The regular meeting of the Town of Helvetia Board was held on April 3 at the Town Hall, and was called to order by Chairman, Calvin Preuss at 7 p.m. This was Mr. Preuss final meeting as Town Chairman. All Town board members were present. 9 town residents were also in attendance. The Board cited […]

Village of Iola Board May 8 meeting agenda

The Village of Iola Board will meet on Monday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall Community Room. Agenda Call to Order Pledge Of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence Roll Call Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting Old or Unfinished Business Consideration of Changing Pamela Parks title of Zoning Administrator to […]

Iola-Scandinavia School District Board May 8 meeting agenda

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 8, following the 7 p.m. reorganizational meeting in the district’s elementary school library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of the official notice.  Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of agenda Public input/comments […]

I-S School District Board reorganizational meeting May 8

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will hold its reorganizational meeting on Monday, May 8, ay 7 p.m. in the district’s elementary school library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary Library with the reading of the meeting notice.  Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance. Election of officers: (1) President, (2) Vice President, (3) Clerk, […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town Job Opportunities Business hour changes IOLA MILLS: May weekend hours are Friday at least to 8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. t at least 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to at least 6 p.m.

Scam reported by Waupaca County Sheriff

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Department of Administration (DOA) today are alerting Wisconsinites to a potential “spoofing” scam through which scammers are using the Wisconsin State Capitol Police dispatch number and impersonating law enforcement officers. “Spoofing” is when a caller ID, email address, or other form of contact […]