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Dawn Audrey Wasrud February 2, 1935 – February 13, 2021 Dawn Audrey Wasrud, a loved child of God, transitioned to her next life with her Savior on Saturday morning, Feb. 13, 2021, surrounded by her family. Dawn was born Feb. 02, 1935, to Arthur and Ermine Woltmann of Marshfield, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of […]
The Town of Scandinavia currently has open positions for an animal control officer and members of the Plan Commission. If you are interested please contact Town Chairman Gary Marx at 715-467-2273.
The Silver Lake Management Committee will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 16, via Zoom. Members of the committee include: Kristy Stacy (Chair), Lindy McLaren (Secretary), Mike Hafemann, Mike Hayes, Dave Mork, Carlo Lanz, Dana Rima, John Bertelson, Dell Mork, and Carl Lanz. Agenda Review Online Meeting Platform Etiquette Approve Agenda Google Drive Access Approve November 17, […]
Mary Ann Rice July 5, 1943 – February 11, 2021 Mary Ann Rice of Iola, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 77. She was born Mary Ann Bergen on July 5, 1943, to Lionel and Elsie Bergen of Iola. Mary Ann lived […]
By Iola-Scandinavia School District Corey Landon is married to his wife, Lexi, and they have a cat named Winx. Corey has two older sisters. Corey graduated from Port Washington High School. He is a graduate of UW-Stevens Point with a bachelor’s degree in Instrumental Music Education. Corey chose to work in a school because he […]
The Village of Iola Board held its caucus on Jan. 11 at 5:45 p.m. in the Iola Community Center. The meeting was called to order by President Joel Edler at 5:45 p.m. President Edler led the Pledge of Allegiance and was followed by a moment of silence. Roll call was done by Clerk Betty Aanstad. […]
A meeting of the Iola Village Personnel Committee was called to order by Chairman Jim Rasmussen at 5 p.m. Jan. 19, in the old senior citizens center room of village hall. Present were Jim Rasmussen, Dave Harper and Chief Paul Zierler. Those present reviewed and discussed the upcoming Iola Police Department officer job posting that […]
The Iola Village Board met on Monday, Jan. 11, in the Iola Community Center’s Senior Room at 6 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Joel Edler. President Edler led the Pledge of Allegiance and was followed by a moment of silence. Roll call was done by Clerk Betty Aanstad. Board present: President […]
By State Sen. Joan Ballweg Dear Governor Evers, As a past co-chair of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, I have strong regard for the structural process of creating the laws, rules and guidance documents that dictate how we govern this great state. In the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am […]
By State Rep. Kevin Petersen Today the vote I took on the Assembly floor was not about whether to wear or choose not to wear a mask, nor was it about following or not following science. Rather, my vote reflected following state law and the Wisconsin Constitution. On March 12, 2020, Governor Evers issued Executive […]
