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Marsha L. Sparks December 23, 1947 – November 14, 2020 Marsha Lee Sparks, 72, of Iola, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. She was born on Dec. 23, 1947, to the late Marshall and Virginia (Verdenberg) Servis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married Michael Sparks, he preceded her in death. Marsha is survived by Mike’s […]
The proposed 2021 budget for the Village of Iola will see an increase of 3 percent or $30,577 over 2020. In General Expenses, the overall budget will be reduced by $6,709 or 4 percent despite an increase of $5,000 for a new system for maintaining accounts and $800 for office supplies and telephone. Under Employee […]
Three trustees and president are up for re-election for the Village of Iola in the Spring election on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. The village president position is open as Joel Edler is retiring. Village trustee positions up for re-election are: Pamela Parks, Kathy Briquelet, and Jim Rasmussen. The term for village trustees and president will […]
The Village of Iola Budget Committee will meet on Monday, Nov. 16, at 5:45 p.m. for a virtual meeting and in the Senior Room at the Iola Community Center. Agenda Call to Order Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance Adoption of 2021 Budget Adjournment GoToMeeting Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. […]
By Central Wisconsin Electric Coop The 2020 CWEC Toys for Tots Drive is officially underway and we are in need of your help. Due to COVID-19, we are expecting a greater need for toy donations this year. If you want to donate a toy, please see the list of donation drop-off sites below. Drop-ff locations […]
There will be mobile Covid-19 testing at ThedaCare Medical Center – Waupaca on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. It is a 3-to-5-day results turnaround test. The drive-through testing is free and is available to all community members experiencing symptoms, those who believe they may have been exposed […]
The Scandinavia Town Board met on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Chairman Gary Marx called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Frank Bauer made a motion to accept Clerk’s September minutes, with a correction from five to two bids on the Municipal Center parking lot. Motion was seconded by Bryan Fuhs. […]
The Iola Police Department responded to 33 calls in the month of October. Suspicious calls tallied 6, animal complaints 4, assist EMS 4, citizen/motorist assist 2, disorderly conduct 2, extra patrol 2. Others included the following with a call apiece: extra patrol request, found property, fraud, harassment, investigate person, lockout, traffic enforcement, traffic hazard, and […]
Feel good about giving back: Donate blood By the Iola Lions Club Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of money or time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification. Feel good about giving back: Donate […]
The Scandinavia Town Board will meet on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 following the 5:30 p.m. Budget Hearing & Special Meeting at the Scandinavia Municipal Center for the monthly board meeting. Agenda Approval of the Agenda Clerk’s Minutes Treasurer’s Report Planning Commission Report Road Issues Old Business Vandyke Junk/Salvage Yard, Ron Gavin Junk/Salvage Yard, Wisconsin DOT […]
