Proposed nonmetallic mining in Iola-Scandinavia overview

A look at the facts and the mining and reclamation plan By Trey Foerster, Publisher There has been a flurry of facts and opinions swirling about Iola-Scandinavia about the proposed sand mine operation on Iola Car Show grounds. Both the Village of Iola and Waupaca County have specific ordinances covering nonmetallic mining and the specifics […]

Village of Scandinavia caucus Jan. 10

The Village of Scandinavia will hold its annual caucus on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. The caucus will meet for the purpose3 of placing in nomination candidates for offices of one village president and two village trustees to be voted on in the ensuing spring election to be held […]

Town of Iola caucus Jan. 3

The Town of Iola will hold its annual town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot will be held on Monday, January 3, at 5 p.m. The caucus will be held at the Town of Iola Hall. The address is 170 Depot Street, Iola. Procedures “The caucus is […]

Allan Richard Bestul obituary

Allan Richard Bestul July 19, 1931 – December 24, 2022 Allan Richard Bestul, 91 of Goodview, died on Dec. 24, 2022. Allan was born July 19, 1931, in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, to Carl and Lydia (Austreng) Bestul. He graduated from Amherst High School in 1949. On Sept. 27, 1952 – during a four-day leave from basic […]

David J. Guyette Jr. obituary

David J. Guyette, Jr. October 29, 1969 – December 26, 2022 David J. Guyette Jr. age 53, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away Dec. 26, 2022. He was was born on Oct. 29, 1969, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, to David Guyette Sr. and the late Bonnie Lou (Hansen) Guyette. David loved all sports. He supported the Scandinavia […]

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 […]