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The Town of Harrison government board convened its regular meeting on Dec. 8, at Northland Church to address administrative and financial matters significant to local governance. Board members formally approved the appointment of election workers and authorized a transfer of funds, actions deemed essential for the town’s upcoming operations and fiscal stewardship. The meeting was […]
On Nov. 4, the Town of Helvetia Board convened at the Town Hall for its regular monthly meeting, attended by the board members, the clerk, and several residents. The board’s primary actions included approving the 2026 town budget and the annual tax levy, both significant for determining local funding allocations and property tax rates […]
By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce The Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce brought together more than 30 local businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, for its 16th Annual Chamber Roundtable in Iola, where community leaders shared updates, outlined 2026 plans, and emphasized collaboration as a driving force for local growth. The event […]
Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA MEETING: The Village of Iola Community Development Authority will also meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Clerk’s office. It will go into closed session to consider financial, medical, social, or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems, or the […]
Around Town CHAMBER OFFICERS: Greg Loescher was nominated and elected president of the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce and Carol Busse as secretary. Both incumbents will serve an additional two-year term. Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as substitute teachers! Flexible hours! Competitive daily rates! Apply here. Around […]
By Trey Foerster, Publisher The Department of Homeland Security on Monday, Dec. 8, launched a new publicly searchable “Worst of the Worst” webpage identifying 10,000 noncitizens with serious criminal convictions, including 80 individuals located in Wisconsin, in what DHS says is an effort to increase transparency around immigration enforcement. The database — covering all 50 […]
The Scandinavia Village Board will convene its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center to address key community issues, including zoning matters, sewer system updates, parking lot plans, curb cutting requests, new business items such as operator licenses, signage, and the library’s credit card, as well as routine financial reviews […]
Yvonne Marie (Jacobson) Gurholt February 17, 1929 – December 4, 2025 Yvonne Gurholt finished her final earthly story on Dec. 4, 2025, before she joined the celestial choirs of heaven, the warm embrace of her husband John, and a multitude of loved ones. She left this world as she entered it, with unmatched love and […]
Around Town MAKE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE: Want to make a gingerbread house? You can on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Iola Village Library. Drop in during library hours. Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as substitute teachers! Flexible hours! Competitive daily rates! Apply here. Around the […]
The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will convene for its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. in Room 6 of the Elementary School. Board members will address district operations, review committee reports, and consider new business to support continuous improvement and planning for future initiatives. Community members wishing to speak during […]
