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Around Town DRAGONFLIES AND DAISIES: This Iola business, next to JR’s Sport Shop, will be open Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy Christmas carols with Melissa Mulroy. Also in-store special discounts on Christmas décor. Facebook
Getting local support and participation in social, cultural, and government coverage By Trey Foerster, Publisher If you have read a newspaper over the past 20 years, you are aware of the state of local news coverage in Iola-Scandinavia and Waupaca. Newspaper consolidation due to dwindling advertising and subscriber revenue has forced many local news sources […]
So far, the following is all we have: December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Hitterdahl Lutheran Church, 4 p.m. Also on Facebook Live. Christmas Eve Service, Iola United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.
Around Town SANTA VISIT: Silver Lake Lanes will host a visit by Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon-1:30 p.m. That evening, there will be an Ugly Sweater Party featuring Dammit Jim (farewell performance) starting at 8 p.m. SNOWMOBILE/ATV SAFETY COURSE: The course starts on Jan. 7 with a material handout. Classes are Jan. 16-17 […]
Around Town LIBRARY CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Iola Village Library will hold its Christmas Party on Tuesday, Dec. 17, starting at 4:30 p.m. Join the ugly sweater contest, make some crafts, enjoy treats, and play games. Facebook
The concept of birthright citizenship, known as jus soli (right of the soil), has long been a cornerstone of American identity. However, the Founding Fathers had nuanced views on who should automatically acquire citizenship, particularly concerning children of foreign diplomats stationed in the United States. This article delves into their opposition, the legal precedents established […]
The Village of Iola Board will convene on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Iola Village Hall. Key agenda items include the adoption of an updated employee handbook, adjustments to building code ordinances, and a public hearing on fee schedules for building inspections. The board meeting, governed by Robert’s […]
The Helvetia Town Board convened on Nov. 5, to discuss key budgetary and infrastructure matters affecting the community. Among the major decisions, the board approved a 1% increase in the 2025 town levy, bringing the total to $173,079. Additionally, pressing maintenance issues, including upgrades to the town hall’s water system and road repairs, were addressed. […]
The Town Board of Harrison, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, will convene on Monday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Northland Lutheran Church, N9880 State Highway 49, Iola. Key agenda items will include finalizing prior meeting minutes, discussing correspondence reports, reviewing officer updates, and deliberating on procedural notices for future meetings. A segment for public comments and […]
