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The Iola Parks Committee voted to ban glass bottles at village parks and discussed potential improvements to Olson Memorial Park and other recreational facilities during its meeting July 7 at Iola Village Hall. Chairperson Aaron Messier called the meeting to order at 2:41 p.m. with member Pamela Parks present. Alan Bauer was absent. Clerk/Treasurer Laura […]
The following statement from Village President Jennifer Schustek was read by David Harper at the June 8 Special Board meeting. Good afternoon. I would first like to apologize for not being able to attend today’s special meeting. Due to a prior work commitment, I am unable to be here in person. I appreciate the Board’s […]
The Iola Police & Public Protection Committee voted to maintain three squad cars in service and recommended the purchase of new speed limit signs during its meeting July 7 at Iola Village Hall. Chairperson Pamela Parks called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. with members David Harper and Jim Rasmussen present, along with Police […]
The Iola Public Works Committee approved new dedicated sewer funds, moved to seek bids for a replacement utility task vehicle and discussed infrastructure maintenance during its meeting June 11 at Iola Village Hall. Committee members Mike Richberg, David Harper and Pamela Parks, joined by Public Works Director Edward Bonikowske, took several actions to strengthen the […]
Board to consider Thirsty Perch licensing The Iola Village Board will convene Tuesday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 South Main Street, for its regular meeting. Board members will formally introduce the newly appointed Circuit Court, Branch III Judge, the Honorable Diane L. Meulemans, during the session. […]
Despite a grassroots campaign by Iola’s Thirsty Perch to secure the granting of a liquor license, the Iola Village Board denied the license, with Trustee Mike Richberg being the sole vote for reinstatement. A motion was made to not issue a license for the Thirsty Perch, and it passed by a vote of 6-1 on […]
The Village of Iola Board will meet Tuesday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main St., to consider renewals of multiple alcohol beverage and tobacco licenses, temporary event permits and other routine village business. The board will act on renewals of Class “A,” Class “B” and […]
The Thirsty Perch, a longtime restaurant and bar in Iola, Wisconsin, that lost its Class B liquor license, has accused village officials of unfair treatment, selective enforcement, and personal bias during its effort to obtain a new license. The village board voted unanimously in June 2025 not to renew the license following complaints and a […]
The Public Works and Personnel Committee took several financial and operational actions during its meeting on May 7 at Iola Village Hall. The committee approved obtaining bids for a new four-wheeler, voted to begin repaying an internal loan from the Sewer Department to the Village General Fund, and agreed to write off $1,558.60 in uncollectable […]
The Iola Park & Garden Committee approved repairs to the Community Garden shed and upgrades to gates at Rosie Paw Dog Park during its meeting on May 6 at the Iola Village Hall Clerk’s Office. Chairperson Aaron Messier called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Committee members present included Messier, Alan Bauer, and Pamela […]
