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US Rep. Wied introduces FIRE Act, seeks Great Lakes icebreaker, and honors veterans

July 23, 2025 / Comments Off

PRESS RELEASE Recently, U.S. Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) introduced legislation to protect American citizens’ Second Amendment rights by banning federal, state, and local laws targeting magazine capacity. The Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement (FIRE) Act prohibits any federal agency from restricting firearm magazines based on capacity and prohibits states and localities from enacting or enforcing capacity […]

Around the State

Two Different Visions for Wisconsin

July 18, 2025 / Comments Off

By State Rep. Brent Jacobson The process of writing the 2025-27 Wisconsin state budget began in February when Governor Tony Evers gave us his budget proposal. In the following month, my colleagues and I worked and debated, and ultimately delivered a fiscally responsible budget that delivers on the priorities of the people of Wisconsin. Now […]

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Friday Iola-Scandinavia new briefs

July 18, 2025 / Comments Off

Around Town HELP NEEDED: Iola Post 14 Junior Legion team is hosting the 17U regional in Scandinavia from Friday, July 18-Monday July 21. Need help taking admission or running the concession stand. If interested, sign up using this link! BRAT FRY: The Iola Lions will be holding a brat fry on Saturday, July 19, from […]

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Nancy J. Morey obituar

July 16, 2025 / Comments Off

Nancy J. Morey September 4, 1937 – July 11, 2025 Nancy J. Morey, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Sept. 4, 1937, Nancy grew up with a deep love for nature and learning. A proud graduate of Iola High School, Class of 1955, she went […]

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Iola Songfest this weekend!

July 15, 2025 / Comments Off

Around Town

Tuesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

July 15, 2025 / Comments Off

Around Town 40TH ANNIVERSARY: It’s been 40 years since a police officer was murdered in an Iola cemetery, but the investigation into who killed him continues — and so does his memory. Read the FOX 11 story here. Featured is an interview with Iola’s Chuck Fritz. WATERCOLOR PAINTING: Local watercolor artist Carolyn Rosenberger will offer […]

Village and Town

Helvetia Board advances garbage pickup survey, approves liquor licenses and road work plans

July 15, 2025 / Comments Off

At the regular Town of Helvetia board meeting held on June 3 in the Town Hall, local officials approved several key initiatives, including the launch of a township-wide garbage pickup survey and the renewal of multiple liquor licenses. All board members were present, along with six town residents. Chairman Jeff Oppor presided over the session, […]

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Village of Iola Public Works Committee tackles budget, water service expansion, and infrastructure plans

July 15, 2025 / Comments Off

The Village of Iola’s Public Works & Property Committee convened on June 2, in the Clerk’s Office at Village Hall, 180 S. Main Street, to address pressing infrastructure needs and financial planning. Chaired by Sharyl Peterson, the meeting focused on the approval of a major sewer relining contract, the looming costs of water infrastructure upgrades, […]

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Small Business: Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act

July 12, 2025 / Comments Off

By U.S. Rep. Tony Wied This week, I introduced legislation today (July 11) to support small businesses in Wisconsin’s 8th District and around the United States by giving them a direct line to voice regulatory concerns, seek relief from unnecessary bureaucratic burdens, and reduce red tape. The Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape […]

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Deborah Ann Knauer obituary

July 10, 2025 / Comments Off

Deborah Ann Knauer December 6, 1954 – July 3, 2025 Deborah Ann Knauer (Orsted), age 70 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Sturgeon Bay on December 6, 1954, to Orval and Patricia Orsted, Deb grew up in Door County and […]