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By U.S. Rep. Tony Weid Families across Wisconsin continue to feel the strain of higher utility bills and inflation driven by Biden’s reckless energy policies – from canceling the Keystone XL pipeline to imposing a moratorium on oil and gas leasing. He then doubled down with new EPA regulations that forced the retirement of reliable coal and […]
By State Rep. Brent Jacobson Last week Wednesday, I joined my colleagues on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee to vote on four bills and hear testimony on three others. The bills I voted for strengthen protections for vulnerable adults and children, and ensure that sexual assault kits are processed in a timely manner. […]
Around Town KORZ COMMITMENT TARGET: Nationally ranked tight end Korz Loken from Iola-Scandinavia is the No. 1 state prospect for collegiate recruiting in 2027. He has targeted his commitment date as Jan. 10, 2026, according to a Sports Illustrated article. Besides Wisconsin, he has been recruited by major schools like Notre Dame, Florida State, Indiana, […]
The Town of Harrison government board convened its regular meeting on Dec. 8, at Northland Church to address administrative and financial matters significant to local governance. Board members formally approved the appointment of election workers and authorized a transfer of funds, actions deemed essential for the town’s upcoming operations and fiscal stewardship. The meeting was […]
On Nov. 4, the Town of Helvetia Board convened at the Town Hall for its regular monthly meeting, attended by the board members, the clerk, and several residents. The board’s primary actions included approving the 2026 town budget and the annual tax levy, both significant for determining local funding allocations and property tax rates […]
By Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce The Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce brought together more than 30 local businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, for its 16th Annual Chamber Roundtable in Iola, where community leaders shared updates, outlined 2026 plans, and emphasized collaboration as a driving force for local growth. The event […]
Around Town VILLAGE OF IOLA MEETING: The Village of Iola Community Development Authority will also meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Clerk’s office. It will go into closed session to consider financial, medical, social, or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems, or the […]
Around Town CHAMBER OFFICERS: Greg Loescher was nominated and elected president of the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce and Carol Busse as secretary. Both incumbents will serve an additional two-year term. Job Opportunities IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as substitute teachers! Flexible hours! Competitive daily rates! Apply here. Around […]
By Trey Foerster, Publisher The Department of Homeland Security on Monday, Dec. 8, launched a new publicly searchable “Worst of the Worst” webpage identifying 10,000 noncitizens with serious criminal convictions, including 80 individuals located in Wisconsin, in what DHS says is an effort to increase transparency around immigration enforcement. The database — covering all 50 […]
The Scandinavia Village Board will convene its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Scandinavia Municipal Center to address key community issues, including zoning matters, sewer system updates, parking lot plans, curb cutting requests, new business items such as operator licenses, signage, and the library’s credit card, as well as routine financial reviews […]