Author: kleonhardt
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VFW 90 Years: A new name
By Kris Leonhardt Continued from previous week In the early years of the organization, Pete Engwall served as commander of the “John Buckley Post 2534” in ... -
Mid-State students earn 10 medals at SkillsUSA state
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The 49th annual State SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Conference competition was held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, ... -
Cultural center issues call for garden art
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Central Wisconsin Cultural Center will accept original artworks, June 28 – 30, for its upcoming “Fantastic Garden Art ... -
Sand Valley to expand
For the City Times TOWN OF ROME – Sand Valley recently announced that construction will begin in May on a multi-facility resort expansion. “We have always ... -
The bonds of friendship: VFW Buckley-Baldwin post marks 90 years of service
By Kris Leonhardt WISCONSIN RAPIDS — On May 19, 1932, 39 members were initiated into Wisconsin Rapids first Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) organization, setting on ... -
Rapids Parks and Recreation Department moves
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The City of Wisconsin Rapids Parks & Recreation Department is moving to the Lowell Center at 220 Third Avenue ... -
One hurt in rollover crash
For the City Times TOWN OF SARATOGA – On April 24, the Wood County Communications Center received a call of a one vehicle rollover accident at ... -
Nekoosa FBLA makes solid showing at State Leadership Conference
For the City Times NEKOOSA – The Nekoosa chapter of Future Business Leaders of America joined nearly 1,900 fellow students and advisers at the State Leadership ... -
Rafters name ninth annual Skyward Teacher of the Year
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, in partnership with Skyward Inc., have announced the recipient of the 2022 Skyward Central Wisconsin ... -
DNR reinforces shoreline to improve Wisconsin River Watershed water quality
For the City Times NEKOOSA – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently reinforcing 525 feet of rapidly eroding shoreline along the Wisconsin River ...