Ballweg bill for ag exports passes Senate

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 […]

Glad recipient of Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship

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 […]

Hedtke honored on June 12

A Wisconsin veteran who died serving in World War II was honored Saturday for his services. The United States government identified the remains of Private William D. Hedtke in October of 2019, after having labeled him as killed in action. See story here.

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Emily Minniecheske

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Emily has two siblings, one brother and one sister. She also has a horse named Gus. She graduated from Tigerton High School and attended UW-Stout. She chose to work in a school because “I love working with kids.” Her favorite places to travel have been Paris, Ireland, Alaska, and Maine. Some […]

Betty Jo Stull obituary

Betty Jo Stull Betty Jo Stull, 87, of Clintonville, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, entered into eternal life on June 12, 2021, surrounded by her family.  Betty was born to Crusoe and Ella Baker in Typo, Kentucky, and was fourth of eight children. She married Walter Stull on September 5, 1952, and together they had […]

Silver Lake Management Committee meets June 15

The Silver Lake Management Committee will meet on Tuesday, Jun e 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Jorgens Park Preserve. Agenda 1. Introductions 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approve April 20, 2021, Meeting Minutes 4. Public Participation 5. Lake Aerator 6. WI DNR Surface Water Grant: a. Kickoff Meeting Review; b. Survey (Paper vs. digital), i. […]

Gullixon helps Montevallo bass team to win fishing championship

Throughout the year, the University of Montevallo fishing team competed in tournaments against some of the largest universities in the nation and earned points based on its performance. Following the final tournament of the season at Lake Murray in South Carolina on May 27, UM had amassed the most cumulative points of any team in […]

“Tails and Tales” new summer reading program in Iola

By Iola Village Library The new summer reading program “Tails and Tales” will commence on June 14 and run through Aug. 6. Our summer programs will be handed out in “Imagination Bags” available for pickup at the library. Read the description for each program below to see what will be held in person and follow […]

Town of Scandinavia Board May 12 minutes

The Scandinavia Town Board met on Wednesday, May 12, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and via web conference. Bryan Fuhs attended via web conference. Public in attendance included Trey Foerster and John and Roxanne Mesyk in person. Chairman Gary Marx called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Frank Bauer made a motion to approve […]

Village of Scandinavia Board meets June 8

The Village of Scandinavia Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 8, at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of agenda Approval of May minutes Informal public comment time Sewer relocation: Trace Hubbard/Craig Schuh American Rescue Plan funds Community Development Investment Grant 310 N Main Street: zoning and use […]