DHS Newsletter on COVID-19 Response and Vaccine Progress

From the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: The Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced a newsletter the public can sign up for to get direct information about the COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout. Every Friday, a COVID-19 update newsletter will be sent via email to people who sign up to receive it. Registration is…

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Iron River COVID-19 Testing Dates

COVID-19 testing will be available for free at the Iron River Community Center (8275 E Mill St) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates: Friday, January 22nd Friday, February 5th Friday, February 19th Friday, March 5th Please click here for additional information.

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Financial Assistance for Property Taxes

If you are facing hardship and have questions about receiving financial assistance for your property taxes, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue has provided information on possible credits and sources of assistance. From the DOR: Three credits are applied directly to a property tax bill with the amounts printed separately on the bill: 1. Lottery and…

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December 30 Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is a temporary USDA program meant to assist anyone in need of food assistance and especially those impacted by COVID-19. Through December, Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is distributing free perishable food boxes through a variety of distribution sites throughout the Northland. Participants are able to pick up…

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Tribute to Bob Bagby

The Town Board remembers Robert “Bob” Bagby, who served as Town Chair from 1990 to 2001. Bob served the town with dedication and vision, and was directly responsible for much of the infrastructure that residents and visitors enjoy today, including the construction of the town marina and Recycling Center, the development of the Thunder Bay subdivision…

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Notice of Spring Election and Town Caucus

Notice is hereby given that at an election to be held in the Town of Bell on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Office – Incumbent Chairperson – Roger Lindgren Supervisor –…

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Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes to Host People’s Budget Virtual Listening Sessions

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes today announced a series of People’s Budget virtual listening sessions as the state begins the 2021-2023 state budget process. Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes will host four virtual, issue-based budget listening sessions to hear directly from families and workers about the issues affecting Wisconsin. The…

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South Shore Education Foundation Donations

As a result of the pandemic, the South Shore Education Foundation has chosen not to hold their two annual fundraising events (The Gala and Wine Tasting) this year. Instead, they are requesting that donations be made via GoFundMe. In the past year, charitable donations to the South Shore Education Foundation help to support the music…

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Paper Shredding Event December 5

The Town of Bell will be offering a paper shredding event on Dec. 5th from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Town Recycle Center. Confidential Records Inc. will be on site to accept up to 3 boxes or bags per person or about a 100 pounds for no cost. Please be sure to have…

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