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By Iola-Scandinavia School District Katie Larson is married to her husband, Travis. They have a dog named Annie. Katie has one sister, who is also a teacher. She graduated from Oak Creek High School. Katie chose to work in a school because “I wanted to work in a school to help students not only with […]
By State Rep. Kevin Petersen Wisconsin’s 2021-2023 biennium budget is fiscally responsible while simultaneously maintaining the state’s top priorities. It represents Wisconsinites from all walks of life in every area of the state. The budget continues delivering on our promises and providing historic per pupil increases for in-person schools. Every child, everywhere deserves access to […]
By Iola-Scandinavia School District Diane Pedersen has three siblings and two cats, named Groucho Marxie and Orange Peel. Diane graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School. She has a B.S. in Music Education from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and Masters in Music Therapy, Counseling Psychology from The Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Diane chose to work […]
The Town of Iola Board will have its monthly meeting on Monday, June 28, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Agenda Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting Public Comments Old Business: Hofman Lane New Business: Waupaca County Hazardous […]
Robert “Bob” H. Williams April 29, 1925 – June 17, 2021 Robert H. Williams, age 96, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1925, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, to the late William and Anna (Goli) Williams of Iola. Bob married Stella Knutson in October of 1950 in Ogdensburg, […]
By Iola-Scandinavia School District Karina is married to her husband, Logan. She has a brother, Kristian, and a cat, Jubilee. Karina graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Minors in Spanish and Teaching English Language Learners from UW–SP. Her furthest road trip was to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. […]
Press Release A bill creating a comprehensive agricultural export program which charges the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to increase the value of Wisconsin’s dairy, meat and crop exports was recently passed by the State Senate. It is authored by State Sen. Joan Ballweg. It […]
Press Release State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) presented her 17th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship to ten outstanding students across the 14th Senate District. “These students exemplify the role of young leaders in our communities,” said Ballweg. “They all excel in academics and beyond and will continue to do great things as they go on to pursue […]
