Opinion: Is free speech being served with regards to I-S sand mine issue?
“The greatest benefit of free speech is the light of transparency. In that light, true knowledge grows while falsehoods are extinguished. Let’s be respectful of one another’s opinions and politely agree to disagree if need be. But let’s not banish free speech and opinions allowed under it.” By Trey Foerster, Publisher, HeadspringIS.com We live in […]
Stop Iola Mine ceases posting on Facebook
What apparently is the last posting on the Stop Iola Mine Facebook page was made on Dec. 23 as a reaction to the receipt of a cease-and-desist letter from the attorney representing the Iola Car Show. The posting as it appears is below.
Patricia Ann (Lorge) Paiser obituary
Patricia Ann (Lorge) Paiser December 19, 1949 – December 18, 2022 Patricia Ann (Lorge) Paiser passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Dec. 18, 2022, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Pat was born on Dec. 9, 1949, in Iola, Wisconsin to Duane and Durane (Roloff) Lorge, the […]
“Unforgettable Fifties” is 2023 Iola Car Show theme
PRESS RELEASE The 2023 theme for the Iola Car Show is “Unforgettable Fifties”, it was announced on Dec. 22. Special guests for the event include: Derek Bieri of Vice Grip Garage and MotorTrend’s Roadworthy Rescues. Dennis Anderson, creator of Grave Digger, with King Sling. Returning Favorites: Emily Reeves (Flying Sparks Garage), Von Hot Rod (Pinstriper), Greg & Leah Stelse (Greg’s Speed Shop & Pinup […]
Iola pit mining recordings available
Some answers to some questions about blasting, dust, and the berm UPDATE Dec. 23: Persons involved with the Stop Iola Mine are having YouTube take down these videos. “We have reported these videos to Youtube for a privacy policy violation. If you will notice the first link is no longer available. We are working on […]
Town of Harrison Board Dec. 12 minutes
The regular monthly meeting for the Town of Harrison was held on Monday, Dec. 15, at Northland Church. Chairman Dean Lashua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were Rose Troast, Timothy and Colleen O’Connor, Bob Kasson, Brandon Schuester, Mike Schultz, John Phillips, Jon Ann Kasson, and Fran Moen. The […]
Town of Iola Board meeting Dec. 19 agenda
The Town of Iola Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 19, 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 Approval of Town […]
Iola Village Special Board meeting and Zone Committee meeting Dec. 21
Zoning meeting concerns non-metallic mining The Village of Iola will hold a special Board meeting and Zoning Committee meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Community Center’s Community Room. Agenda Call To Order Roll Call Open Meeting Statement Board Business: Set Time & Date for Village Nominating Caucus Zoning Committee & […]
