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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, […]
Around Town IOLA-SCANDINAVIA FITNESS & AQUATIC CENTER: The gym will be closed Aug. 4-10 and the pools will be closed Aug. 18-26. Pools will return to School Hour starting Aug. 27. KRISTIAN WELCH: According to Acme Packing Co.’s SBNation, Kristian’s future with the Green Bay Packers may be in question. The Pack signed another linebacker, […]
The Lake Iola Lake District Commissioners will convene at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Iola Village Hall to review a DNR fish survey presentation, evaluate the effectiveness of the weed harvester program, discuss fundraising initiatives, and address the results of the annual goose roundup. The board is also expected to enter a […]
A major wildfire currently burning in central Canada has already released significant amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. According to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, by early June 2025 the blaze had emitted approximately 56 million tonnes of CO₂ — a major carbon output in just a few weeks, second only to Canada’s record-breaking […]
Robert Thompson December 20, 1943 – July 23, 2025 Robert Thompson, age 81 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, after suffering from Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Dec. 20, 1943, son of the late Carl and Jane (MacEvoy) Thompson. Bob graduated from Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, […]
