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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
PRESS RELEASE Kat Turner will serve as Waupaca County District Attorney after an appointment by Gov. Tony Evers on Dec. 16. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Veronica Isherwood’s resignation. Turner will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025. “Kat Turner is an experienced attorney who […]
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Should the Menorah be labeled the Holiday Candelabra? Or the Fanous – the lantern representing Ramadan – be called the Holiday Lantern? By State Rep. Kevin Petersen What looks like a Christmas tree, smells like a Christmas tree, and is decorated like a Christmas tree but isn’t a Christmas tree? At the Wisconsin State Capitol, it’s […]
It’s time to keep an eye on Madison and see what state legislators are going to do with the $6.8 billion surplus. Some want to “invest” in government programs. Others want to return at least half of the surplus returned to state taxpayers. Read one story about it here.
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