Schwartz retires from the Iola Car Show

Mary Schwartz has retired from the Iola Car Show staff after 41 years of employment. She started at the car show in 1983. Prior to her employment with the car show, she was active with the Iola Jaycees/Jaycettes in volunteering her time in the Swap Meet area. “It’s impossible to put into a few years […]

Resource Fair promises to enhance community well-being

The Waupaca County Community Resource Fair, set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Manawa Masonic Center, will be a significant event for the community. Hosted by Connecting Waupaca County Communities (CWCC), a subgroup of Be Well Waupaca County, the fair aims to promote connectedness while enhancing […]

New hearing on Iola sand mine set for Oct. 21

BY GREG AMBROSIUS The Waupaca County Board of Adjustment (BOA) will hear all new testimony for the Iola Car Show sand mine permit on Monday, Oct. 21, starting at 9 am. The verdict from the Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Committee has been dismissed and the Board of Adjustment will now hear all new testimony […]

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 […]