Around Town

3-WAY RACE: There are three candidates for two seats on the Village of Iola Board in the April 2 election. Incumbent Mike Hayes will vie for a seat against challengers Dan Koehler and Bonnie Timm. An article about the candidates’ backgrounds is in this week’s Waupaca County Post.

Job Opportunities

IOLA FITNESS AND AQUATIC CENTER: Aquatic and fitness center staff are being hired, specifically lifeguards and swim instructors. Call 715-445-2142 ext. 1501 or email Tim Welch at welcht@iola.k12.wi.us.

Around the State

MEN CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE: Three Wausau men are being charged in the fatal beating of a Stevens Point man. The beating allegedly occurred at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in downtown Stevens Point. Read the story here.

GOVERNOR VETO: Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a proposal to allow election observers to get closer to poll workers and a requirement for a new post-election audit.

Things You Should Know

MEDICARE FRAUD: The Government Accountability Office has reported Medicare issuing $47 billion in improper payments. A letter last Tuesday (March 19) to Gene Dodaro, comptroller for the GAO, from Sens. Rick Scott R-Fla., Mike Braun, R-Ind., and J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, said other groups estimate Medicare fraud at about $60 billion annually. Seniors account for 51% of Medicare Advantage enrollment, and a fair number of them may soon lose $30 to $50 in value of supplemental benefits. – The Center Square

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