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Around Town TRAIL RUN: An Under the Lights 5k Trail Run will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Iola Winter Sport Club. Run, hike, or walk. Cost is $10 for a trail pass if you are not a member. Afterward, enjoy a fire and refreshments. COLLEGIATE ALL-CONFERENCE: Charlie Vater was named 1st Team […]
Around Town WATERCOLOR CLASS: Iola artist Carolyn Rosenberger will offer a watercolor class on Monday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 a.m. until noon at Lessons from the Art. Cost is $25, all materials are included. To register contact Rosenberger at carolynrosenberger@gmail.com SAVE THE DATE: A Mental Health Awareness Evening will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, […]
Judge Wisnicky rules in favor of sand mine permit On Thursday, Oct. 30, Kewaunee County Judge Jeffrey Wisnicky delivered his decision in the closely-watched case of anti-Iola Sand Mine parties v. Iola Car Show, affirming the Waupaca County Board of Adjustment’s approval of a sand mine permit for Faulks Bros. Construction, Inc. and the Iola […]
Around Town NEW FISHING PIER: Veterans Memorial Park will see a fishing pier into Lake Iola as a result of new fundraising efforts, with Holly Neumann spearheading the effort. Read the Waupaca County News story here. TOT SWIM CLASS: Openings are available for the parent and tot swim class, which starts today from 6-6:30 p.m. […]
Around Town KRISTIAN WELCH: With the long-term injury to Packers special teams linebacker Nick Niemann, Iola’s Kristian Welch has been eyed as a possible replacement. Kristian is currently on the team’s practice squad. Read the Dairyland Express story here. Around the State PRISON OVERHAUL: Gov. Tony Evers has a sweeping plan to overhaul Wisconsin’s aging […]
Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA ACTION: On Oct. 1, the Working Board of the Village of Iola passed the following: A mural ordinance; prohibition of bikes, scooters, and e-scooters on the Iola Lions River Walk; and Chapter 90 Bicycles and other play vehicles ordinance. On Oct. 7, the village Joint Personnel and Finance Committee recommended […]
Around Town Around the County RENAMING MANAWA POST OFFICE: Congressman Tony Wied introduced legislation to rename a post office in Waupaca County after local World War II hero Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich. M/Sgt. Handrich’s sustained personal bravery, consummate courage, and gallant self-sacrifice reflect untold glory upon himself and the heroic traditions of the military […]
Around Town TAYLOR FIELD IMPROVEMENTS: Taylor Field’s infield project has been completed! Part of the project was a sprinkler system, which was worked on by Greg Krogwold and Eddie Bonikowske. SWIM TEAM INTEREST: Do you have a child interested in joining the Iola-Scandinavia swim team? Go here for parents’ meeting information, season dates, and registration […]
Around Town TAYLOR FIELD IMPROVEMENTS: Taylor Field’s infield is being refurbished, and more improvements are being made. This is a joint project oof the Iola-Scandinavia School District, Iola Recreational Association, and Village of Iola, and other dedicated partners. SAVE THE DATE: The Mary Lou Melby Memorial Book Sale at the Scandinavia Public Library will be […]
