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By State Rep. Kevin Petersen In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened for an extraordinary session on April 14, 2020. Altogether, 52 different initiatives were passed to assist the state in addressing various aspects in the fight against COVID-19. This past summer, the federal government allotted $2.2 billion to Wisconsin under […]
By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce One of Iola’s newest businesses, Center For Living Well, was welcomed recently by the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce. Owner Tammie Jo Berg previously owned Lessons From The Art, which she sold earlier this year. Center For Living Well is located in the former BankFirst building at 148 N. Main Street. […]
The regular monthly meeting of the Village of Scandinavia Board will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. The Board may go into closed session for discussion of matter which may result in legal action as permitted under State Statute 19.85(1)(g) and then immediately reconvene in open session. […]
The Scandinavia Town Board met on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Chairman Gary Marx called the meeting to order at 5:38 pm following the Budget Hearing and Special Town Meeting. Frank Bauer made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion seconded by Bryan Fuhs. Motion carried. Bryan Fuhs made a motion to […]
Kenneth “Dick” Robert Dare August 29, 1927 – December 03, 2020 Kenneth (Dick) Richard Dare, 93, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at The Willows in Iola, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Robert and Florence (Jensen) Dare born Aug. 29, 1927, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, one of two children. Dick married Patricia […]
The Town of Scandinavia Board will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center and will be available via GoToMeeting. 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 Proposed Hwy 49 project has […]
Arne V. Larson February 26, 1921 – November 30, 2020 Arne V. Larson, age 99 of Clintonville, Wisconsin, passed peacefully away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at ThedaCare Medical Center in New London, Wisconsin, from natural causes. Arne Vernon Larson was born Feb. 26, 1921, to Clarence and Ruth (Hoy) Larson in rural Waupaca, Wisconsin. […]
The Town of Iola Board will meet on Monday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Budget Hearing Special Meeting Adopt the 2020 Town Levy Tax Regular Monthly Meeting Agenda Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting Public […]
The monthly meeting of the Village of Scandinavia Board was held on Oct. 13 in the community room of the Scandinavia Municipal Center. President Dave Mork called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. Members present: Dave Mork, Mike Hayes, Chris Williams, Kelton Wilhite, Treasurer Judy Watson, and Clerk Renee Smith. Member absent: Bob Fredy. […]
The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Helvetia was held at the Town Hall on Oct. 5 and was called to order by Chairman Calvin Preuss at 7 p.m. Town Board members present Calvin Preuss, Gary Chich, Jeff Oppor, Liane Gruenwald, Kathy Quinlan. Town Residents present: Gary Prill, Mike Shostak, Greg Loescher, one additional […]
