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By Chris Nelson, District AdministratorIn April, our community voted on an operational referendum to help our district exceed the state revenue limit and maintain the programming and services our students rely on. That referendum did not pass. Since then, the district has worked hard to respond responsibly to our budget reality, and the Board of […]
Walk past any campaign rally or suburban front lawn this election season, and you are bound to see the ubiquitous blue signs urging voters to “Save Democracy.” The slogan is a staple of Democratic messaging, framing the election as an existential battle for the nation’s soul. But a closer look at how both major political […]
The candidates’ stand on the issues important to voters Wisconsin voters will choose party nominees for governor in the Aug. 11, 2026, partisan primary. The race is open after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers decided not to seek a third term. According to reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Wisconsin Public Radio, the primary ballot […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at the Elementary School, 450 Division St., Room 6, in Iola to consider resolutions authorizing the district budget to exceed the revenue limit for four years for non-recurring purposes and providing for a referendum election on the question. Board members will also review […]
Contested and uncontested primaries for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer will determine nominees for the Nov. 3 general election Wisconsin voters will select party nominees for five statewide constitutional offices in the partisan primary on Aug. 11, 2026. The races are for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state […]
The Scandinavia Town Board will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Board members will address several items of old and new business, including a conditional use permit application for placement of a cell tower on Parcel 17-23-13-3 owned by MCC Inc. They also will consider the […]
The Scandinavia Town Board met Wednesday, July 22, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center and approved a zoning map amendment for a 2-acre parcel while welcoming a new Waupaca County Circuit Court judge. Chair Bryan Fuhs called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. following a Board of Review session scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Board members […]
The Helvetia Town Board met July 7 at Town Hall and approved spending up to $1,800 on a new office computer, heard an introduction from a newly appointed judge and addressed routine financial and road maintenance matters. Chairman Jeff Opper called the regular meeting to order at 7 p.m. All board members attended, along with […]
Around Town LIKE GOLF?: Silver Lake Lanes has one 4-person team opening this Saturday, Aug. 8th, and had a team drop. Charlie’s Golf Tournament sponsors Iola Scandinavia School Spor, Booster Club, and School Lunch Program!! Please call me 715 281 4774 ASAP. Around the County MANAWA RESIDENTS criticize planned Flock Safety automated license plate cameras […]
The Lake Iola Lake District Commissioners will consider two funding items involving the lake’s management at their meeting Thursday, Aug. 6, including a proposed $930 contribution to the harvester capital fund and spending of up to $1,500 for fish stocking. The board will meet at 6 p.m. at the Iola Village Hall. Commissioners will receive […]
