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The Town of Helvetia in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. at the town hall located at E2544 County Rd GG in Iola. Key items on the agenda include approvals for two major comprehensive planning requests, updates on town hall infrastructure projects, a proposal for […]
Around Town STUFF THE BUS: The Iola Lions are holding a Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Sentry Foods. School supplies and cash will be accepted. WELCH’S FUTURE IN GREEN BAY: Another article has been written about Iola’s Kristian Welch and his prospects playing in Green Bay this season. Read the article […]
In a high-octane Week 11 matchup in the Badger Amateur Baseball Association, the Scandinavia Vikings edged out the Plover squad 11–9 on Sunday, Aug. 3, in a game loaded with offense and momentum swings. The Vikings relied on a balanced hitting attack and timely power to secure the win and keep pace in the playoff […]
Marilyn Doris Riddell May 23, 1936 – June 26, 2025 Marilyn Doris Riddell, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at The Willows in Iola, where she had been a resident for the past 11 years. A memorial service was held on Aug. 1, 2025. Marilyn was born on May 23, 1936, […]
By Rep. Brent Jacobson Wisconsin’s farms and processors play a key role in moving our state forward, and are a prominent part of our heritage in the 87th Assembly District. Every year, the agricultural industry generates $116 billion for our economy, and our cheese, cranberries, meats, and ginseng are exported across the world. Our budget makes […]
About $85,000 is left to raise in the phase BY DALE BESTUL I’m excited to share an update on our auditorium improvement project! The response to our fund-raising efforts has been overwhelming! We have a current fund-raising goal of $400,000 and I am happy to report we are only about $85,000 short of our goal! Enough […]
Caller allegedly stated, “the Congressman deserves death as well as anyone who is involved in his office.” BY U.S. REP. TONY WIED EDITOR’S NOTE: The following was in the Aug. 1 “The Weekly Wied Wire” e-letter. I want to be very clear: political violence has no place in our country, regardless of your political affiliation. […]
Around Town FLAG FOOTBALL COORDINATOR: The Iola-Scandinavia Recreation Association is looking for someone to volunteer as a flag football coordinator. The season officially begins in October; however, planning will need to begin sooner. You will be provided with support to get the flag football program up and running, as needed. Also needed is the position […]
In a tense and tightly contested BABA South Central Division battle on Wednesday night, July 30, Plover edged Scandinavia 1-0 with a dramatic walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning. The game delivered a classic pitcher’s duel that remained scoreless until the final frame. Josh Opiola earned the win for Plover, delivering a […]
UPDATE AUG. 8: The Iola Lions Stuff the Bus event and Brat Fry will be held tomorrow rain or shine. Anyone wishing to avoid tomorrow’s forecasted rain can bring donations to the store today. A Lion will be at the store parking lot today from 11-2. The annual Stuff the Bus event is on Saturday, […]