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The Town of Harrison held its 2025 Caucus at Northland Church on Saturday, Jan. 11. The meeting, led by Chairman Dean Lashua, began promptly at 10 a.m., with a full roster of local leaders and community members in attendance. Key outcomes included the nomination and recognition of officials for critical town roles in the upcoming […]
The Helvetia Town Board held its regular meeting on Nov. 5, 2024, at the Town Hall, chaired by Jeff Oppor, with all board members and four town residents present. Key decisions included approval of the 2025 budget with a 1 percent levy increase, actions to resolve recurring water quality issues at the town hall, and […]
The School District of Iola-Scandinavia’s Board of Education will convene on Monday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. in Elementary School, Room #6, 450 Division Street, Iola, to address key agenda items including referendum updates, rezoning school property, and approval of the 2025-26 school calendar. This meeting, open for public observation, includes a designated public input […]
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Village of Iola Board will convene at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main St., to address several important agenda items impacting the local community. Major topics include the nomination of successors for multiple village trustee and president positions, zoning recommendations from the Village […]
By Greg Ambrosius It looks like the Township of Scandinavia wasn’t the only municipality in Wisconsin that followed its guidelines in denying a non-metallic mining permit. Just this week, the Village of Kronenwetter denied Milestone Materials a non-metallic mining permit because it failed to meet at least four of the five criteria for a Conditional […]
George F. Cutler III August 28, 1964 – January 3, 2025 George F. Cutler III, 60, of Weyauwega, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. He was born on Aug. 28, 1964, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to George Jr. and Patricia (Johnson) Cutler. George enjoyed drinking beer with his stepfather Julian […]
Around Town ACREAGE ADDED TO SKUNK-FOSTER STATE NATURAL AREA: The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the purchase of 28 acres for the Ice Age Trail in Waupaca County at its Dec. 11 meeting for $175,000. The land was purchased by the Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) for $175,000 to ensure it would be available […]
The North Dakota State Bison football team won its 10th national FCS Division 1 title on Monday, Jan. 6, against Montana State 35-32. Both teams featured outstanding quarterbacks, each making critical plays throughout the game including a 64-yard scamper down the middle for a touchdown. As important as the quarterbacks were in the game, NDSU […]
Around Town NO MAIL DELIVERY: Because a National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President Jimmy Carter, the US Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services, and administrative office activity on Thursday, Jan. 9. LITTERING PROBLEM: Recently observed on Facebook: “I’d love to know who is tossing […]
By Iola Lions The Iola Lions and American Red Cross will co-sponsor a Blood Drive at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from noon to 5 p.m. According to the Red Cross, the beginning of the new year is a time to reflect on what you accomplished in 2024 and what […]
