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Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she […]
By Sen. Joan Ballweg As the new state senator for the 14th Senate District, I wanted to introduce myself and my new office. I am here to serve my constituents and want to thank you for the faith you have shown in me. I am committed to being your voice in the state Capitol and look […]
When a national emergency was declared March 13, 2020, for the COVID-19 pandemic, schools and non-essential businesses closed. The Iola Tax Place staff sought the safety of working from home. Half of their clients had not yet submitted their tax documents for processing, so adjustments needed to be made to safely get those returns prepared, […]
Cynthia Ruth Long September 27, 1940 – January 17, 2021 Cynthia Ruth Long nee Peterson, 80, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Jan. 17, 2021, surrounded by family. She passed away from complications of Parkinson’s disease. She leaves her husband of over 58 years, Donald Long, along with family and […]
Each year, State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) offers scholarships to qualifying high school seniors in her 14th Senate District, which includes Waupaca County. This will be the first year she will offer scholarships as a state senator. Previously, as the state representative for the 41st Assembly District, she offered five $500 scholarships. This year she will […]
Carol Louise (Erickson) Lashua December 30, 1930 – January 15, 2021 Carol Louise (Erickson) Lashua of Iola, age 90, passed away, Jan. 15, 2021. Carol was born on Dec. 30, 1930, to Arthur and Agnes (Olson) Erickson in the Township of Harrison. She attended Harrison Center Elementary, then Rosholt High School. Carol worked at the […]
James Andrew Glodowski May 12, 1953 – January 14, 2021 James Andrew Glodowski, age 67, of Rosholt, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. He was born on May 12, 1953, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to the late Jerome and Rosemary (Phillips) Glodowski. Jim Graduated from PJ Jacobs High School in Stevens Point and entered […]
The regular monthly meeting for the Township of Harrison was held on Monday, Jan. 11, at Northland Church. Chairman Dean Lashua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were Rose Troast, John Phillips, Mike Schultz, Ann Casamassa, Brandon Schuster, Jon Ann Kasson and Fran Moen. The Clerk’s minutes from the […]
The following persons names were put into nomination for office at the Town of Helvetia Jan. 12 caucus at the town hall. Leonard Oppor served as caucus chair. Chairman: Calvin Preuss was nominated by Liane Gruenwald, second by Gary Chich. Supervisor #1: Gary Chich was nominated by Calvin Preuss, second by Jeff Oppor. Supervisor #2: […]
By Scandinavia Booster Club This post is very important as the Scandinavia Booster Club needs your help! We have multiple opening for volunteers/chairman. As many of you know or many may not know our Booster Club is designed to help our beautiful community of Scandinavia and many other surrounding communities as well. We have done […]
