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By Trey Foerster Last night, March 4, Mark McCoy attempted to record the Village of Iola Police Committee meeting and was told by the chair of the meeting that he couldn’t, that it’s only allowed for record keeping, and only the press or clerk/secretary can do that. The chair seems to be under the impression […]
Concern expressed over police “targeting” drinking establishment customers The Village of Iola held a Police Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Iola Village Hall. What appears below are the minutes of the meeting as posted on the village’s website. Minutes of the March 4 committee meeting won’t be posted until they are approved by […]
The Town of Harrison Board convened its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, at Northland Church. Chairman Dean Lashua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., with all board members present. The meeting covered key issues, including the approval of a contract for the town’s building administrator and a discussion about an upcoming […]
Around Town BOOK OF THE MONTH: The Scandinavia Public Library’s Book of the Month is “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge. The group will meet on Tuesday, March 25, at 3:40 p.m. to discuss it. Place a hold through Infosoup: https://tinyurl.com/3mbfezk5. “We read books across most genres as well as some non-fiction. Anyone is welcome to […]
The Town of Helvetia Board will convene its regular monthly meeting on March 4, at 7 p.m. at E2544 County Road GG, Iola, WI. The meeting, open to the public, will address several key issues, including comprehensive planning, township-wide garbage collection, and road maintenance projects. Officials will also review town finances, upcoming elections, and infrastructure […]
Around Town LAKE IOLA LAKE DISTRICT: The agenda for Thursday, March 6, Lake Iola Lake District Commissioners meeting is as follows: Call to order, agenda approval, secretary’s report, treasurer’s report, chairman’s report, and any other business. The meeting at the Iola Village Hall will start at 6 p.m. The district is still looking for interested […]
Around Town SOUNDS OF THE VIKINGS: Wisconsin Public Radio highlighted the accomplishments of Iola’s Eric Bestul in recreating the sounds of the Vikings on musical instruments. Eric and his wife own Lessons from the Arts in Iola. “Bestul has spent the last three years studying Viking music. He builds instruments similar to those in the […]
Around Town HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE: The Iola Conservation Club has scheduled the Spring Hunter Education Course with registration on March 6, from 7-8 p.m. Classes will cover responsibilities of hunters, firearms safety in the home and afield, knowledge of firearms and hunting equipment, tree stand safety, wildlife identification and management, marksmanship and outdoor skills. The […]
Around Town MINNESOTA INTERESTED IN LOKEN: “One of the Midwest’s top tight ends in the 2027 recruiting class is making a return trip to Minneapolis next month. On Sunday, Iola-Scandinavia (WI) standout Korz Loken announced he’ll be on campus for Minnesota’s Junior Day on March 22.” Read the Gophers Nation story here. Around the State […]
David Benjamin Marcy January 29, 1945 – February 22, 2025 David Benjamin Marcy, 80 years old, went to heaven on Feb. 22, 2025. He was born on Jan. 29, 1945, to Lindon and Elaine Marcy of Ogdensburg, Wisconsin. He graduated from Little Wolf High School in Manawa, Wisconsin, in 1963. That same year he enlisted […]
