Government - Stanley Republican

Library Director Elizabeth Miniatt listens to John Thompson, director of the IFLS library system, as he speaks March 6 at the special council meeting.

Council holds special meetings on library expansion

River Architects will be the builder of the library addition and expansion, following two special council meetings over four days by the Stanley City Council. At the first meeting Thursday at 5:30 … more

Staff Report | 3/12/25

Paul Kluck explains to the Stanley Council his plan for the 7 acres of land that he requested to purchase.

Stanley City Council advances Library Renovation plans and City purchases

By Danielle Boos At the March 3 meeting, the Stanley City Council approved the grant agreement between the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration and the City of Stanley for the … more

By Danielle Boos | 3/12/25

Dean Tinjum of Big Ten Bones BBQ Team provided an overview on the purpose of the Smoke and Fire BBQ Competition, scheduled for April 24th and 25th, to the Stanley Council.

2025 Smoke & Fire BBQ Competition

At the Stanley City Council’s meeting on March 3rd, a special event vending permit, street use permit, and special event permit for VFW Post 2711 were approved for the upcoming Smoke & Fire … more

By Danielle Boos | 3/12/25

Plan Commission approves rezoning and variance request for D.R. Moon Memorial Library

A public hearing was held by the Stanley Plan Commission consisting of members Jacob Huff, David Jankoski, James Ericksen, Rick Denzine, Mark Fitzsimmons, Jason Isenberger, and Mayor Mike Henke on … more

By Danielle Boos | 3/12/25

Boyd Village Hall at 705 East Murray Street will welcome residents for a public hearing March 10 as part of the process to rebuild Patten Street.

Village of Boyd to hold March 10 Public Hearing

Live in Boyd and want to learn about Patten Street? Now’s your chance. Village of Boyd residents are invited to a public hearing March 10 at 6 p.m., at the Village Hall. The hearing, held as … more

By Joseph Back | 3/5/25

The D.R. Moon Memorial Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Stanley Council Approves $500,000 Loan for Library Expansion and Renovation

In 2023, the D.R. Moon Memorial Library launched a capital campaign to fund its expansion and renovation project, with a target of $4.5 million. Nearly a year later, their plans received a … more

By Danielle Boos | 2/26/25

Kinser and Underly advance from primary

Results are in for the Feb. 18 primary race for superintendent. Local results largely mirrored the state as a whole, with Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser winning a spot on the April ballot. Rural … more

By Joseph Back | 2/26/25

Alderperson Mark Fitzsimmons (center) motioned to approve the purchase of an inline phosphorus analyzer for the Wastewater Department.

City of Stanley Approves Design Contract for 345th Street Paving Project, Funded by ARIP Grant

The City of Stanley has approved a contract with CBS2 for design services to pave 345th Street, at a cost of $219,748. Jon Strand of CBS Squared presented the plan to the Council, outlining the steps … more

By Danielle Boos | 2/26/25

Town of Thorp Chairman Louie Andruszkiewiecz strikes the gavel to call the February 12th board meeting to order.

Town of Thorp faces changes, chairman resigns

The Town of Thorp Board addressed important personnel matters at its February 12th meeting, including the job duties and descriptions for town employees, focusing on the current employee’s … more

By Danielle Boos | 2/25/25

Boyd business owner Louie Raffeto outlines his plans to establish a family-owned engine machining business in Stanley to the Council at the Monday evening meeting.

Stanley Council Approves Land for Family-Owned Engine Machining Business

The Stanley City Council approved the sale of approximately four acres of East Park Land on Junction Avenue east of KS Performance at a cost of $6800 per acre to Louie Raffetto at the February 3rd … more

By Danielle Boos | 2/12/25

Three way state superintendent race on ballot Feb. 18

Local voters will soon have the choice to narrow down candidates for the Wisconsin State Superintendent, three names listed on the Feb. 18 primary ballot. The first is Jill Underly, incumbent. The … more

By Joseph Back | 2/12/25

D.R. Moon Memorial Library Director Elizabeth Miniatt expressed her concerns regarding the D.R. Moon Memorial Library Renovation and Expansion Project timeline to the Council.

Stanley Council Approves Agreement for City Engineer Services

The Stanley City Council has approved an agreement for professional services with CBS Squared at the February 3 meeting. The agreement will provide City Engineer Services on an hourly basis, with a … more

By Danielle Boos | 2/12/25

Town of Thorp Chairman Louis Andruszkiewicz and Clerk Arlene Kodl write down the nominations for supervisors at the January 14th caucus.

New nominations at Town of Thorp Caucus as Spring Election approaches

A few new faces attended the Town of Thorp’s caucus on Tuesday evening, where important nominations were made for the upcoming election. With current Chairman Louis Andruszkiewicz filing … more

By Danielle Boos | 2/1/25

City Council approves purchase of new pickup truck

At the January 20th meeting, the Stanley City Council approved the purchase of a new 2024 Chevrolet Crew Cab Pickup truck from Nels Gunderson Chevrolet for the Streets Department to improve … more

By Danielle Boos | 2/1/25

Stanley Truck Pull & Rodeo members request permission from the City Council to place a storage container at Chapman Park.

Stanley Truck Pull & Rodeo seeks storage solution at Chapman Park

Members of the Stanley Truck Pull & Rodeo (STPR) presented a proposal to the City Council at the January 20th meeting requesting permission to place a 40-foot shipping container from Stanley … more

By Danielle Boos | 2/1/25

Jon Strand of CBS2 explained his recommendation for the filter and softening equipment for the Central Water Treatment Plant to the Council.

City Council approves Water Treatment equipment purchase from Water Surplus

At the January 20th Council meeting, the City Council approved the purchase of the Central Water Treatment Plant filter and softening equipment from Water Surplus for $1,659,550, with an additional … more

By Danielle Boos | 2/1/25

Engineer Tyler Hastings viewed the Maple Street Reconstruction Project plans with Mayor Mike Henke at the January 20th meeting.

City Council hosts Maple Street Reconstruction Project public information meeting

Below freezing temperatures didn’t keep Stanley residents away from the Maple Street Reconstruction Public Information meeting on January 20. The meeting, hosted by the city of Stanley, was … more

By Danielle Boos | 1/29/25

Patten Street will soon have soil borings to help with the bid process as Boyd looks to rebuild the street in coming years.

Boyd Village Board approves geotech

Call it boring, if you like. Approved at the Monday, Jan. 13 village board meeting, a geotech proposal from Ayres will soon see holes drilled to find just what’s under Patten Street, road base … more

By Joseph Back | 1/21/25

Streets/Grounds Foreman Joe Schmitt (left) explained the need for bed repairs and replacements for the City plow trucks to the Stanley Council at the January 6th meeting. From left: Schmitt, Alderperson Ben Wald, Alderperson Mark Fitzsimmons, Alderperson Josh Seidl

Stanley City Council greenlights projects

A full Stanley City Council met on January 6th at City Hall to approve the proposal from Tamarack Wetland Services for the Wetland Delineation-Stanley Central WTP. Mayor Mike Henke spoke about the … more

By Danielle Boos | 1/14/25

Department reports in for city of Stanley

Bi-monthly department reports are in for the City of Stanley. As for the Fire Chief’s Report, Stanley Fire Chief Ron Patten was brief, mentioning monthly truck inspections in work done and … more

By Joseph Back | 1/14/25