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At the regular Town of Helvetia board meeting held on June 3 in the Town Hall, local officials approved several key initiatives, including the launch of a township-wide garbage pickup survey and the renewal of multiple liquor licenses. All board members were present, along with six town residents. Chairman Jeff Oppor presided over the session, […]
The Village of Iola’s Public Works & Property Committee convened on June 2, in the Clerk’s Office at Village Hall, 180 S. Main Street, to address pressing infrastructure needs and financial planning. Chaired by Sharyl Peterson, the meeting focused on the approval of a major sewer relining contract, the looming costs of water infrastructure upgrades, […]
By U.S. Rep. Tony Wied This week, I introduced legislation today (July 11) to support small businesses in Wisconsin’s 8th District and around the United States by giving them a direct line to voice regulatory concerns, seek relief from unnecessary bureaucratic burdens, and reduce red tape. The Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape […]
Deborah Ann Knauer December 6, 1954 – July 3, 2025 Deborah Ann Knauer (Orsted), age 70 of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Sturgeon Bay on December 6, 1954, to Orval and Patricia Orsted, Deb grew up in Door County and […]
State Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), a member of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), released the following statement on the July 8 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that strips the Legislature’s administrative rules oversight powers. “The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling stripping the Legislature’s ability to oversee administrative rules is a dangerous overreach that […]
Around Town RADIO FUNDRAISER: “Dr. Dan” Halverson is currently conducting a fundraiser to support his classic rock internet radio station. There is currently a $600 matching challenge. To support the station, please go to: https://paradisetunes.com and click Donate. THIRSTY PERCH: The business will be open for breakfast for car show weekend on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, opening […]
Bonnie Jean Beyer February 16, 1944 – July 2, 2025 Bonnie Jean Beyer, age 81, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, formerly of Helvetia Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was born on Feb. 16, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, and spent her formative years in Trenary, Michigan. Bonnie married the love of her life, […]
State Rep. Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) reacted to the Assembly passage of the 2025-27 state budget. “The difference between the budget we passed today and the proposal we received from Governor Tony Evers is night and day,” said Rep. Jacobson. “Governor Evers asked us for a dramatic expansion of government and bureaucracy, radical left-wing policy […]
Around Town THIRSTY PERCH OPEN: According to a Facebook post by The Thirsty Perch, “We have decided to open Thursday and Friday July 3rd and 4th. Thursday we will be open 3-9 and Friday 2-10. … Stay tuned for our hours for next week as we work though how we will operate during this difficult […]
Around Town JULY 7 RUN: The Iola Winter Sports Club will host a Monday Summer Taril run on Monday, July 7, starting at 5:30 p.m. To sign up use this link. RECON BOATS BUYS TUFFY: Recon Boats built in Iola are high-performance, custom-designed boats often used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and tactical operations. John Johnson has […]
