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The following statement from Village President Jennifer Schustek was read by David Harper at the June 8 Special Board meeting. Good afternoon. I would first like to apologize for not being able to attend today’s special meeting. Due to a prior work commitment, I am unable to be here in person. I appreciate the Board’s […]
The Iola Police & Public Protection Committee voted to maintain three squad cars in service and recommended the purchase of new speed limit signs during its meeting July 7 at Iola Village Hall. Chairperson Pamela Parks called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. with members David Harper and Jim Rasmussen present, along with Police […]
The Iola Public Works Committee approved new dedicated sewer funds, moved to seek bids for a replacement utility task vehicle and discussed infrastructure maintenance during its meeting June 11 at Iola Village Hall. Committee members Mike Richberg, David Harper and Pamela Parks, joined by Public Works Director Edward Bonikowske, took several actions to strengthen the […]
The Helvetia Town Board approved several liquor license renewals, a QuickBooks Online membership and a clerk’s college tuition reimbursement during its regular meeting June 2 at the Town Hall. Chairman Jeff Opper called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with all board members present along with three residents. The board recited the Pledge of […]
(Editor’s Note: Minutes are not posted until approval by the Board.) The Scandinavia Village Board approved a temporary beer license for the local baseball club and set compensation for the village dam operator during its regular monthly meeting on May 12 in the Community Room at the Municipal Center. President David Mork called the meeting […]
The Scandinavia Town Board convened Wednesday, June 10, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and approved multiple liquor licenses while receiving updates on local road maintenance projects. Board Chair Bryan Fuhs called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with members Brenda Mazemke, Lonnie Pryzbylski, Frank Bauer, and Mike Mazemke present. Ricky Ertl attended from the […]
Jeanette C. Peterson November 3, 1936 – July 21, 2026 Jeanette C. Peterson, 89, of Iola, Wisconsin, formerly of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, passed away on July 21, 2026, at Living Oaks Assisted Living in Iola. She was born on Nov. 3, 1936, in Amherst Junction to Almer and Lettie (Kolden) Peterson. Jeanette graduated from Amherst High […]
Kenneth Herbert Blanchard August 31, 1952 – July 21, 2026 Kenneth Herbert Blanchard, 73, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on July 21, 2026. He was born on Aug. 31, 1952, in Blaine, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Betty (Kittle) Blanchard. Ken married Judy Lindsey on Oct. 21, 1978, in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She […]
State Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) with a “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” for his work on behalf of county government during the 2025-2026 Legislative Session. “Senator Tomczyk has been instrumental in confronting the critical issues affecting the 29th Senate District and communities across Wisconsin,” said WCA President […]
The Iola Lions Club holds its annual Stuff the Bus event Saturday, Aug. 8, to support area children heading back to school this fall. Volunteers and community members gather from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Iola Sentry Grocery Store to collect new school supplies. The initiative aims to fill a bus with essential […]
