City of Viroqua officials weigh lease option for VFW land

VIROQUA, Wis. — The Viroqua Common Council moved behind closed doors on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2026, to debate a potential lease agreement for 40 acres of land owned by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post but emerged without a finalized deal. But the discussion and meeting indicates the potential for city residents to still have public access to the property is still a possibility.

The property located on the south side of the city has been the subject of intense public interest since late 2025 when the VFW announced financial difficulties might force a sale.

Before going into closed session, Keith Yahn representing the VFW Board presented a counter proposal to the city during the open portion of the meeting. He stated that the organization came up with a monthly lease payment number of $1,600 to help cover operating costs and necessary capital improvements...