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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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Good News Waupaca 7.1.26

Good News Waupaca 7.1.26

Good News Waupaca 7.1.26

Waupaca is getting ready to celebrate Independence Day with a full day of hometown tradition. Saturday, the Fourth of July Parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Main Street, followed by a Knights of Columbus chicken barbecue and burger lunch at South Park. Later, the Chain Skiers perform at 5:30 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. The celebration wraps up at dusk with fireworks over Shadow Lake starting at 9:30. Parking for fireworks is available at the Waupaca Recycling Center.
The City of Waupaca is reminding residents that several municipal facilities will be closed for the Independence Day holiday. City Hall, the Police Department front office, Recreation Center, Senior Center and Library will all be closed Friday, July 3rd, and Saturday, July 4th. The recycling center will be open Friday, closed Saturday.  Residents are encouraged to plan ahead for city services during the holiday weekend. 
The City of Waupaca Band Concert series continues Friday night with live music beginning at 7 p.m. Organizers remind residents that, for the remainder of the season, all concerts will take place on City Square next to Waupaca's historic bandstand. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. In the event of rain, performances will move to Waupaca Middle School. For updates, visit the City of Waupaca Facebook page.
Happy Independence Day weekend from Waupaca Radio.