WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The City of Wisconsin Rapids is recruiting for a new Historic Preservation Commission. City residents with experience as an architect, landscape architect, architectural historian, archeologist, historian, and those with an interest in landmarks,...
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“A SEASON OF GIVING” Coloring Book raises funds for the United Way
Quality Plus Printing is very proud to announce the printing of "A Season of Giving" coloring book. The coloring book will soon be distributed (free of charge) to local nonprofits and agencies that help with the care of children (including the Boys and Girls Club, the...
FARMBROUGH RECEIVES REALTOR ASSOCIATION RECOGNITION
David Farmbrough, a broker-associate in the Wisconsin Rapids Coldwell Banker Siewert Realtors, has earned the Commitment To Excellence endorsement from the National Association of Realtors. The C2EX endorsement, available since 2018, acknowledges the recipient's...
Wis Rapids Area Sports Commission MVP Award Winner
The Wisconsin Rapids Area Sports Commission is pleased to announce Dan Guck and Lee Graf as the winners of the 2022 MVP Award. Dan and Lee were nominated because of their outstanding hard work and commitment to creating the Rapids Area Sports Complex (RASC). Each...
Sponsor a Child in Imagination Library on #GivingTuesday!
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. This year, #GivingTuesday will be November 29, 2022. #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable...
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Pantry Donations to FOCUS/SWEPS Food Pantry
Wisconsin Rapids, WI- On October 10th, the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce started a food drop off box for “FOCUS” Food Pantry, formerly known as “SWEPS” for the Holiday Season. Dale, the Executive Director from FOCUS, stated that the pantry was currently...
Served, Sacrificed, Yet Struggling: 1 in 5 Wisconsin Veterans Living in Financial Hardship
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – They’ve served and sacrificed for our country yet nearly one quarter — 21% — of Wisconsin’s 303,536 veterans struggle to afford the basics, according to a new report from United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties and its research partner...
Remember or Honor a Loved One with a Light of Love Tree-Lighting Ceremony is November 17
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Aspirus Riverview Foundation’s annual Lights of Love fundraiser is a meaningful and beautiful way to remember or honor those dear to us during the holiday season. A community tradition since 2001, Lights of Love celebrates our loved ones through the...
The Return Hoozels Rise to Music 2023
Vocals, vibes, and votes! The summer of 2022 brought a wave of musicians to Rome, Wisconsin! All with big dreams to RISE-up in the music industry. Hoozels Rise to Music Competition kicked off on June 9th, 2022. Hosted by Hoozels at The Lakes and 105.5 FM WIRI. Hoozels...