Waupaca County #6 for Wisconsin-born residents

Waupaca County has been listed as #6 in Wisconsin counties which have the most born-and-bred residents. A total of 83.5 percent of its residents boast of that distinction. Here’s how it lines up: – Population: 51,822– Born in Wisconsin: 43,275 (83.5% of population)– Born in a different state: 7,750 (15.0% of population)– Born in U.S. […]

Lutz’s complete game leads Winneconne to 7-4 victory over Vikings

The Scandinavia Vikings fell to Winneconne 7-4 in an intense showdown at Winneconne on Sunday, July 28. Winneconne’s Sterling Lutz pitched a complete game, securing the win and showcasing his dominance on the mound. Lutz’s performance was complemented by strong hitting from Winneconne’s lineup. Wyatt led the charge, going 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs, while Jared […]

Harrison Town Board appoints new substitute poll worker

At the regular monthly meeting of the Town of Harrison, held on Monday, July 8, at Northland Church, the board approved a new appointment to bolster its election staff. Under new business, the board addressed the need for additional poll workers for upcoming elections. John Phillips moved to approve the appointment of Ricci Trigueiro as […]

Iola River Walk partially repaired

Residents of Iola have appreciated that the River Walk has been repaired and reopened from Main Street to the Iola Historical Society. The section from the Iola Historical Society to Town Line Road will remain closed due to unsafe pitches on the boardwalk. The repair has had mixed reactions with questions raised as to why […]

Iola Historical Society discusses future of historic log cabin

Historic preservation in question for Iola’s pioneer log cabin On June 24, 13 Iola Historical Society (IHS) members gathered to deliberate the fate of a historic log cabin on their campus. The meeting, led by society president Cliff Mishler, centered on whether to restore the deteriorating structure, let it decay further, or replace it altogether. […]

Stuff the Bus Aug. 10 in Iola

The Iola Lions Club will hold its annual Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Iola Sentry Grocery Store. As its name would imply, the goal of Stuff the Bus is to “stuff” the bus with school supplies. “Together, we can make a real impact in […]