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Peggy Ann Heschke February 17, 1957 – November 29, 2022 Peggy Ann Heschke, 65, passed away on Nov. 29, 2022, at her home. She was born on Feb. 17, 1957, in Berlin, Wisconsin, to the late Hans Pierotti and Dorothy (Hansen) Pierotti. Peggy married Tom Heschke on Aug. 16, 2003. He preceded her in death on […]
Carol J. Hardel January 20, 1936 – November 29, 2022 Carol J. Hardel, 86, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Nov. 29, 2022, at The Willows in Iola, Wisconsin, where she had been a resident. She was born on Jan. 20, 1936, in Scandinavia to the late Emil and Faith (Lamb) Hansen. Carol married Ronald […]
PRESS RELEASE Madison – State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) was presented with the “Friend of Grocers” award today from the Wisconsin Grocers Association. The award was presented to Sen. Ballweg at Webster’s Marketplace in Ripon, Wisconsin. The “Friend of Grocers” award is given to legislators who score highly on the WGA’s Legislative Report Card – […]
The “Stop Iola Mine” Facebook page now has 209 followers with 169 likes and the local commentary about the proposed mine has been a constant daily conversation. This Facebook page posts links to local news articles about the proposed mine. It also posts information about what a sand mine can mean for residents near it […]
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The Town of Iola will hold its annual budget meeting at the town hall on Monday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. Immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2023 budget, a special town meeting of the electors, called by the town board pursuant to s60.12(1)(c), Wis. Stat., will be held for the […]
The Town of Iola Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Budget Hearing Special Meeting: Adopt 2022 Town Tax Lavy Regular meeting agenda Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous […]
Carol Krueger July 12, 1940 – November 22, 2022 Carole Krueger, age 82, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Nov. 22, 2022, at her residence. She was born on July 12, 1940, in the Town of Harrison, Waupaca County, to the late Oscar and Laura (Anderson) Jones. Carole married Arthur Eugene Krueger Jr. on June […]
By State Rep. Kevin Petersen All over Wisconsin people are enjoying this year’s gun deer hunting season. That is hardly news for most Wisconsinites. Hunters anticipate the season like a child yearns for Christmas morning. Here’s what you might not know – as reported in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, deer hunting puts more than $2.1 billion […]
Charlene Stella Rollyson January 2, 1939 – November 18, 2022 Charlene Stella Rollyson, 83, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Nov. 18, 2022, at her residence with her family at her side. Char was born on Jan. 2, 1939, in Winona, Minnesota, to the late Laura Bescup. She married Robert Rollyson on Aug. 9, 1958. He […]
