Ballweg and Kurtz reveal comprehensive ag export program

A press release from State Sen. Joan Ballweg State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and State Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) were recently joined by industry leaders to announce the introduction of a comprehensive agriculture and agribusiness export program. A similar but more limited program was included in Gov. Evers’ budget proposal. “Agriculture contributes over $100 billion […]

Iola-Scandinavia School District monthly meeting April 12

The Iola-Scandinavia School District Board will meet on Monday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. Prior to the meeting at 6 p.m., the board will tour the Iola Community Fitness and Aquatic Center to view completed updates. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of […]

Village of Iola Organizational Meeting April 13

The Village of Iola Board Organizational Meeting will be held on Monday, April 12, at 5:45 p.m. in the Iola Community Center’s Senior Room. This meeting will also be online at GoToMeetings. Information for attending can be found at http://www.villageofiola.com/ on our calendar or you can contact the clerk for the information. If you wish […]

Village of Iola Board April 12 agenda

The Village of Iola Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, April 12, at 6 p.m. in the Iola Community Center’s Senior Room. Agenda Call to Order and open Meeting Statement by President Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting General Board Business: a. Liquor License Transfer […]

Scandinavia Silver Lake District quarterly meeting April 13

The Scandinavia Silver Lake Rehabilitation District will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of agenda Informal Public comment time Silver Lake Management Committee update Waupaca Chain Skiers Sink aeration lines Announcements/discussion items Adjournment All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be […]

Village of Scandinavia Organizational Meeting April 13

The Organizational Meeting for the Village of Scandinavia Board will be held on Tuesday, April 13, at 6 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of agenda Oath of office of newly elected officials Appointments to following positions: Board of Review, Trustee Member, Set Date: April 26, 2021 6-8 p.m.; Plan Commission; Zoning Board […]

Scandinavia Village Board April 13 agenda

The Scandinavia Village Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 13, at 5 p.m.. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda Approval of agenda Approval of March minutes Informal public comment time Ken Heger: Snowblower/lawnmower Reopening of Municipal Center American Rescue Plan funds Pete Van Dyke Update – 330 North Main Street Municipal […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Mark Wester

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Mark is married to his wife, Stacey. They have two children Payton 20, and Brock, 17. They also have two dogs, Lambeau and Max. Mark graduated from Bruce High School in Bruce, Wisconsin. Mark chose to teach in a school because “I enjoy working with kids.” Mark enjoys following sports. His […]

Pandemic unemployment

By State Rep. Kevin Petersen In a legislative session requested by Governor Evers, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Special Session Senate Bill 1 with wide bipartisan support that addresses Wisconsin’s unemployment crisis and protects Wisconsin businesses. Most importantly, this bill provides Governor Evers with a simple roadmap to move forward in upgrading the Unemployment Insurance […]