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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WDHS) recently created an online dashboard for alcohol and other drug use statistics. It shows the most up-to-date alcohol-related hospital visit data collected by the department. Data on the tables comes from 2016-18. Deaths Waupaca County ranks 18th in the state for alcohol-attributable deaths with a rate of 50.2 […]
The Waupaca County Public Health reported many new positive COVID-19 cases from July 3 through Wednesday, July 8. The county deaths from Covid-19 stand at 10. The majority of fatalities are in the 80s and 90s. Highest number of cases are in the 50-59 age group followed by those 40-49. For the entire Waupaca County […]
By Ray Przekurat, District Administrator On Monday, June 22, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released an 87-page document on how to safely return to school in the fall. We are in the process of reviewing this plan with stakeholders in our community and school. The DPI plan outlines several possible scenarios. This plan includes […]
Iola’s Dan Bestul is recovering from a recent serious motorcycle accident. There is currently a fundraiser for bathroom renovations for his home. Currently, $2000 of the $3000 has been raised. Donations are being accepted for the Dan Bestul Benefit at Waupaca Dental Excellence and Community First Credit Union. Donations can also be mailed to Amy […]
The Rotary Club of Waupaca presented a check for $750 to the Waupaca Area Food Pantry. In addition to helping to make sure shelves are fully-stocked, Board President Linda Holtebeck said the funds will help the Pantry’s effort to offer a food delivery option for home-bound senior citizens.Funds for the grant came from Rotary International, […]
The Town of Iola Board will meet on Monday, June 29, at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Agenda Call to order and reading of the open meeting statement Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting Public Comments Old Business: Roads New Business: Denise Bergen Certified Survey May, Mowing, Voting […]
James E. Bing November 11, 1928 – June 23, 2020 James E. Bing, 91, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at The Willows in Iola. He was born in Iola, on Nov. 11, 1928, a son of the late Dora (Severson) and Herman Bing. James married Nancy Caldwell on May 2, 1963, in […]
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 […]
The annual Woodtick Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Schmidt’s Corners. Action starts at 8 a.m. Looking for teams to sign up. The first seven teams that pay their registration fee of $75 are in. This tournament is coed friendly! The deadline to sign up is Aug. 10.
