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Good News Waupaca 7.15.26

Waupaca residents will have a chance to enjoy a movie under the stars this evening. The City of Waupaca is hosting an outdoor showing of Hoppers on the Bank First lawn next to the Waupaca Area Public Library. The movie begins at 8 p.m. and is part of the city’s outdoor movie series. A food truck will be on site, bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. 
The Waupaca Police Department is alerting residents to a growing trend involving organized panhandling after officers responded to a welfare check involving individuals panhandling with a young child. Police say law enforcement agencies across Central and Northeast Wisconsin have reported groups traveling from community to community, often using children and signs describing financial hardships to encourage donations. Officials note that many of these cases are not tied to local emergencies and encourage residents to support established local organizations that assist those in need.  If you observe suspicious activity or have concerns about the welfare of a child, please contact the Waupaca Police Department at 715-258-4400 or call 911 if there is an immediate emergency.
A free drive-thru dairy distribution will take place this afternoon at Waupaca High School. Beginning at 4 p.m., volunteers will hand out complimentary cooler bags filled with dairy products, with one bag available per vehicle while supplies last. The event is designed to highlight and support Wisconsin’s dairy industry and is being organized with the help of local dairy farmers, FFA chapters, 4-H clubs, and community volunteers. 
Lastly, Waupaca Parks and Recreation is launching a new series of guided kayak trips on the Chain O’ Lakes. The program, open to ages 14 and older, includes Full Moon Paddle excursions in July and August, along with Sunset Paddle trips later this summer. The hour-and-a-half outings will be led by Adventure Outfitters and feature guided instruction while exploring the Upper Chain O’ Lakes. Registration deadlines for upcoming trips are approaching.  Learn more and register online at Waupaca Rec dot Com.

Good News Waupaca 7.15.26

Good News Waupaca 7.15.26

Local Waupaca News

Local Waupaca News

Local Waupaca News

The City of Waupaca Band Concert series continues tonight at 7 on the City Square in downtown Waupaca. Residents are invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live community music at the new location, 111 South Main Street. In case of rain, the concert moves to Waupaca Middle School.
 
The 54th Annual Iola Car Show and Swap Meet runs through tomorrow, celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic Red, White and Blue theme. Organizers expect thousands of visitors to enjoy more than 2,300 show cars and 4,000 swap spaces. Celebrity guests include Derek Bieri, actor Sung Kang, and TV stars Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl. Gates open daily at 7 a.m. More details at iolaoldcarshow.com.
 
Lastly, the Waupaca Farmers Market returns tomorrow morning in downtown Waupaca. Shoppers can browse fresh produce, baked goods, meats, handmade crafts, flowers, and more from local farmers and artisans. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on East Union Street and continues every Saturday through the end of October. More information is available at waupacawifarmersmarket.org.

The 54th Annual Iola Car Show and Swap Meet rolls into Iola today through the 11th, celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic Red, White and Blue theme. Organizers expect thousands of visitors to enjoy more than 2,300 show cars, 4,000 swap spaces, military vehicles, and special displays. Celebrity guests include Vice Grip Garage’s Derek Bieri, actor Sung Kang of Fast & Furious, and TV stars Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl. Gates open daily at 7 a.m. Organizers call it “America’s Car Show and Swap Meet.”  More details at iolaoldcarshow.com.
 
Registration is now open for Session 2 of Swim Lessons at the South Park Beach.  Classes run July 13 to the 30th.  Visit Waupaca Rec dot Com to see available classes and to register.
 
Federal disaster assistance is now available for residents and business owners impacted by recent storms and flooding in parts of Waupaca County. Applications can be submitted online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling FEMA at 800-621-3362. Applicants will need contact information, their Social Security number, household income, a list of damages and losses, and banking information for direct deposit. FEMA reminds residents that damaged property must be their primary residence and that assistance cannot duplicate insurance payments. For more information, visit DisasterAssistance.gov.

Local Waupaca News

Local Waupaca News

With your local Waupaca news for this Monday, July 6th, I'm Durant Popple.
The Waupaca Library and Historical Society have partnered to create a display "Waupaca Serves: A Story of Waupaca's Veterans and the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King".  The display is up at the bandstand on the city hall / library front lawn.  This shows how Waupaca served our country through the years and how the Veteran's home in King has served these veterans for nearly 140 years. The display will stay up through the end of August.
The library and the Chain Exploration Center are sharing the CEC's community garden this summer.  They are planting, tending, and harvesting vegetables to stock the library's little free pantry.  If you'd like to help, you don't need experience or equipment, just stop by.  They are looking to get a group together for about an hour on the first and third Monday July and August, starting at 9am.  If you have questions on this process, you can reach out to the library by calling them at 715 258 4414.
The water and sewer utility board will meet tomorrow.  There will be discussion on a few things, including an update on Elm Street, and the hiring of a 4th water operator.  Action will also be taken on the change order regarding well 4's rehabilitation.  These meetings are open to the public, and will be taking place at 1pm in the council chambers in city hall.  If you'd like to attend but require special accommodations, please reach out to the city clerk's office for assistance.
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