Iola Village Board to consider road bids, public works hiring and Tetzlaff Day Proclamation

The Village of Iola Board will meet Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 S. Main St., to discuss road maintenance contracts, public works staffing, and other village operations. Board members will review multiple bids for 2026 road work, including asphalt replacement, chip sealing, and street […]

Iola Village Board to reorganize, swear in trustees and fill key appointments on April 14

The Village of Iola Board will hold its annual re-organizational meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at 5:15 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 South Main Street. President Schustek will administer the Oath of Office to the three reelected trustees: David Harper, Pamela Parks, and Mike Richberg. Following the swearing-in, the board […]

Meet the Village of Iola Trustee candidates: Part 2 environment / conservation issues

There are three Village of Iola Trustee positions that villagers will be voting for. The three with the highest vote count will win those seats. The candidates include: Erikka Flowers, David Harper (I), Mark McCoy, Pamela Parks (I), Mike Richberg, and Jason Woyak. Questions were emailed to candidates, and the answers are presented together below. It […]

Iola Village Board endorses DNR grant for new Lake Iola weed cutter

The Village of Iola Board of Trustees endorsed a Department of Natural Resources grant application by the Lake Iola Lake District for a new weed cutter during its regular meeting on Feb. 10. President Pro Tem David Harper presided over the session at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 South […]

Iola Village Board to hold March 10 hearings on new ordinance book, backyard chickens

The Village Board of the Village of Iola will conduct two public hearings and address routine municipal matters when it meets Tuesday, March 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Iola Village Hall, 180 South Main Street. The most significant items on the agenda are public hearings for the adoption of a new […]

Village of Iola may adopt Backyard Chicken Ordinance, hearing March 10

The Village of Iola will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 10, concerning the adoption of a Backyard Chicken Ordinance. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Village Hall’s Community Room. The proposed ordinance reads as follows: Definitions: Chicken: The term “chicken” used throughout these regulations shall exclusively mean a female […]

Iola Village Board to weigh key approvals on grants, permits, and hiring

The Iola Village Board, comprising local elected officials, will convene on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Iola Village Hall at 180 S. Main St., to deliberate on a resolution authorizing the Lake District to apply for a harvester grant, address a parcel request at 144 Depot Street, approve an […]

Iola Village Board to nominate trustee candidates, act on resignations at Jan. 13 meetings

Members of the Village of Iola governing bodies will convene Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Village Hall Community Room, 180 South Main Street, to conduct a caucus and a regular board meeting focused on nominating candidates for village trustee positions, addressing resignations, and acting on routine governance and committee matters. Village Caucus The caucus will […]