Sen. Ballweg recipient of WMC Working for Wisconsin Award

PRESS RELEASE State Sen. Joan Ballweg was presented with a Working for Wisconsin Award by the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association. Ballweg was honored for her work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific pro-growth policies […]

Lisa L. Konkol obituary

Lisa L. Konkol November 15, 1961 – September 13, 2022 Lisa L. Konkol, age 60, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Sept. 13, 2022, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. She was born on Nov. 15, 1961, in Wisconsin Rapids, daughter of Daniel and Linda (Parnham) Konkol. Lisa attended and graduated from University […]

Just the facts ma’am

Below are some interesting facts gleaned from articles from various sources, which are indicated following the facts. Student loan bailout A majority of likely voters (55.6%) say they are less likely to vote for candidates who support’s Biden’s $500 billion edict to cancel college debt, according to the poll from Convention of States Action. The survey, conducted […]

Wednesday news tidbits

Around Town Save your glass jars! The Iola Village Library needs glass jars for craft projects. Make sure they are properly cleaned The Portage/Waupaca County 35th Annual Ice Age Trail Hike-A-Thon will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Iola Winter Sports Club, County Road MM from 8:30-11 a.m. Cost is $5 per person, $15 for […]

Iola Car Show seeking candidates to incubate sign shop

The Iola Car Show is seeking interest from qualified candidates who’d like to start their own sign production business in Iola.  The Iola Car Show operates out of the former Krause Publications building on the Iola Car Show Grounds which is an approximately 80,000 square foot facility. Iola Car Show office operations currently occupy only […]

Silver Lake Scandinavia comprehensive lake planning project

The Silver Lake Scandinavia Lake Rehabilitation District comprehensive lake planning project is coming to a close.  The report and plan that resulted from the 18-month project is under review by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and is now posted on the Village of Scandinavia website.  The draft management plan and supporting appendices can be […]