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By State Sen. Cory Tomczyk As fishing season kicks off across Wisconsin, families are hitting the water to enjoy a tradition that’s part of our way of life. That’s why Governor Evers’ proposal to raise fishing license fees by 50 percent — from $20 to $30 — is so frustrating. This is the first increase […]
By State Rep. Brent Jacobson On April 23, I joined Rep. Pat Snyder, Sen. Jesse James, and the family of Bradyn Bohn to testify in the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on Bradyn’s Law, a bill which would give our state more tools to tackle sextortion.As many of you know, our community was recently struck […]
Around Town MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL: Iola’s Glacier Wood Golf Course is offering free play for mothers on May 11. POLASEK ON BISON: Hear Iola’s Tim Polasek, head coach of the North Dakota State Bison football team, wax eloquently about his team here. WINNERS: A list of all the Scandinavia Volunteer Fire Department spring fundraiser winners […]
State Sen. Cory Tomczyk and State Rep. Brent Jacobson hosted a listening session at the Iola Village Hall’s Community Room on Monday, April 28, attracting about 30 attendees. The legislators fielded numerous questions on topics ranging from the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget surplus to school funding and childcare issues. There was a good mix of Democrats […]
Around Town SHIVERS OPENING: Iola’s popular ice cream shop Shivers will open on Sunday, May 4, at 11 a.m. GELATO IS BACK: Iola Mills will open Friday, May, 2, from 4-8 p.m. TRAFFIC FATALITY: On Sunday, April 27, at 12:25 am the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a UTV crash on Mud […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach The Iola-Scandinavia softball team beat Amherst, 7-4, in a Central Wisconsin Conference-East match-up on Saturday, April 26. The win improved the Thunderbirds’ conference record to 2-3 and 6-4 overall. The Falcons dropped to 1-4 in conference and 6-6 overall. With the score tied, 4-4 going into the bottom of the […]
As the newly elected representative for Wisconsin’s 8th District, U.S. Rep. Tony Wied has made defending Second Amendment rights a cornerstone of his agenda. Emphasizing his commitment to protecting constitutional freedoms, Wied has cosponsored several pieces of legislation aimed at safeguarding and expanding gun rights while opposing what he describes as overreach by the Biden […]
Around Town STARRY NIGHT: The Iola Village Library will present Bill Wendtlandt teaching about the night sky and everything in it on Tuesday, May 13, at 5 p.m. SUMMER SCHOOL: Looking for a way to keep your child engaged, learning, and having fun this summer? Summer School is the answer! It provides structure, enrichment, and […]
The Town of Iola’s government board will convene for its annual meeting on Monday, April 28 at 6 p.m. at the town hall, where officials will review the previous year’s finances, designate key positions such as the town bank and attorney, and vote on granting the Town Board borrowing authority. This pivotal gathering, which will […]
Around Town PARADISE TUNES ONLINE: Paradise Tunes Classic Rock Radio is back online due to some generous support, according to Dan Halverson of Iola. The web-based radio station is on 24/7. You can access it here. Around the County SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE: A rummage sale by the Rotary Cub of Waupaca will be held […]
