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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, and who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or […]
“Cutting them remains the primary objective for Legislative Republicans,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) said. “We have the largest one-time surplus in state history and instead of talking about how to return that money to working families tonight, Governor Evers prioritized adding more spending and growing the size of government.” “During his speech, Gov. Evers […]
Republicans not seeing the vision By Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner In his seventh State of the State address Wednesday night, Gov. Tony Evers started to outline his budget priorities — declaring 2025 the “Year of the Kid” and laying out investments and policies to support children and their families. The address came at the start […]
Betty Jane (Noeske) Lacey April 30, 1927 – January 18, 2025 Mrs. Betty Jane (Noeske) Lacey, age 97, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at her place of residence, Dimensions Living, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born on April 30, 1927, to Walter Noeske and Ellen (Marrick) in a simple farmhouse located in Glendale, Wisconsin.Betty […]
Around Town VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Volunteers for the 2025 Iola Winter Carnival are needed! Please use the sign-up genius link to volunteer for the event. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The Iola Winter Sports Club is in need of Saturday/Sunday Chalet Volunteers for the rest of the 2025 ski season! The club relies on volunteers to staff these days […]
PRESS RELEASE Under Milwaukee Police Department’s (MPD) Standard Operating Procedure 130, MPD officers are directed not to ask an individual being arrested about their citizenship. They are also banned from arresting someone solely for being suspected of violating immigration law. “The American people and the voters of Wisconsin spoke loud and clear,” said State Rep. […]
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) has intensified efforts to address wrong-way driving on State Highway 10, with recent updates signaling significant progress and plans for future enhancements. Officer Justin shared details following the recent Highway Safety Committee meeting in a Facebook post. Key developments include the extension of a pilot program that began in […]
Around Town NEW MENU AT SCANDIHUS: Most of the menu items have remained the same, however there are some tweaks here and there. Instead of offering Orange or Orange juice, as the previous menu suggested, we now offer Orange or Apple Juice. There is a “Little’s Menu” with three options and all come with a […]
Leland Kenneth Hermanson February 27, 1945 – January 12, 2025 Leland Kenneth Hermanson, 79, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. He resided at the Manawa Community Nursing Home in Manawa, Wisconsin, since 2020. Leland was born on Feb. 27, 1945, in Iola to the late Cyrus and Minnie (Larson) Hermanson. Leland […]
