Steph Schmid
Arbor Day Foundation names Wisconsin Rapids Tree City USA
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The City of Wisconsin Rapids has been named a 2022 Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its dedication to urban forestry. Wisconsin Rapids achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: maintaining a...
United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties to Distribute Federal Emergency Funds for Wood County
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties is the fiscal agent for an award of Federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National...
City adopts resolution designating No Mow May
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The City of Wisconsin Rapids has adopted a resolution designating the month of May 2023 as No Mow May, which temporarily relieves property owners of lawn maintenance standards in Chapter 36, Sections 302.4 of City Ordinance. Participation in No Mow...
The City of Wisconsin Rapids New Historic Preservation Commission
The City of Wisconsin Rapids Historic Preservation Commission met for the first time on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Historic Preservation Commission is comprised of members who have an interest in landmarks, preservation, architecture, and urban design. Members...
Get Your Sensitive Documents Shredded for Free on Community Shred Day
Protect yourself from identity theft by bringing in your sensitive documents, old tax returns, bank statements, cancelled checks, etc. to be securely shredded on site by Shred Safe! Each individual can shred up to two 18” x 10” boxes for free (we kindly ask for a...
United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties Distributes Help Guide for 2023
United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties is now distributing the 2023 Help Guide for South Wood County. So far, over 11,000 Help Guides have been distributed throughout south Wood County, including non-profit organizations, government offices, clinics, banks,...
United We Can Seeks Volunteers to Fight Hunger
United Way’s annual United We Can food sculpture contest will happen at Witter Field on Thursday, June 15th, where teams of volunteers will build sculptures out of donated, canned food. After the event, the South Wood County Hunger Coalition will distribute the cans...
Serve Wisconsin now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Service Awards
Serve Wisconsin is pleased to open nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Service Awards. The award ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 7, at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison. The Governor's Service Awards honor outstanding national service members,...
Power of the Purse is March 14!
Do you have a purse for every mood, occasion and day of the week? Are you passionate about childhood literacy? We have the perfect event for you! United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties’ Women United is holding its annual Power of the Purse event on Tuesday,...