🌱 How a Waupaca resident just rose to Ducks Unlimited’s top ranks
Waupaca, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Waupaca? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Waupaca resident just rose to Ducks Unlimited’s top ranks
- What Kevin Petersen’s retirement could mean for Waupaca’s voice in Madison
Also on today's calendar: Still Kickin' Band and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Variable clouds, a t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ducks Unlimited Announces New Volunteer Leadership (ducks.org) — A Waupaca resident is stepping into a major national conservation leadership role, as Bob Spoerl becomes chairman of Ducks Unlimited’s board. Spoerl splits his time between Waupaca and Arizona, manages his Wisconsin property for maple syrup, and will help guide wetland and waterfowl conservation efforts across North America alongside newly elected DU president Dr. Rex Schulz. 
• One in five Wisconsin Republican legislators retire (isthmus.com) — Waupaca gets a direct mention as Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Kevin Petersen, of Waupaca, is among eight Republican Assembly members choosing not to seek re-election. The article explains why many GOP legislators are stepping down, how this wave of retirements could reshape control of the Wisconsin Legislature, and what it might mean for future power dynamics in Madison.
📸 Around Waupaca
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Live Music - Sara & Ian at H.H. HINDER Brewing Co... →
H.H. HINDER Brewing Co, 804 Churchill St, Waupaca
6:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Last Day for Students
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Soccer: Girls Varsity WIAA Regional
Waupaca Hi gh School
6:00 pm -
Still Kickin' Band →
Rustic Woods Campground, E2585 Southwood Dr, Waupaca
6:00 pm -
Ministry of Hope
Waupaca Mid dle School - WMS Auditorium
8:00 am -
Baba Ghanooj →
Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, N 2757 County Hwy QQ, Waupaca
3:00 pm -
Jeremiah Jams Band →
Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, N 2757 County Hwy QQ, Waupaca
6:00 pm -
All American Circus →
Waupaca Expo Center, 187 Grand Seasons Dr, Waupaca
7:00 pm -
Ministry of Hope
Waupaca Mid dle School - WMS Auditorium
8:00 am
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Sunday June 7
Wednesday June 10
Friday June 12
Sunday June 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Last Day for Students
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Soccer: Girls Varsity WIAA Regional
Waupaca Hi gh School
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Balloon Glow at The Eight10 — H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. →
The Eight10, 810 Churchill St, Waupaca
7:00 pm -
Ministry of Hope
Waupaca Mid dle School - WMS Auditorium
8:00 am
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kwik Trip, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Food Manager in Waupaca. Apply here.
- Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. posted a job opening for Associate Financial Advisor - Waupaca, WI in Waupaca. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waupaca here.
🗞 Nearby News
Weyauwega
- Our Town Traditions with Medicare Jeff: Outdoor Adventures Paintball (wearegreenbay.com)
Manawa
- ATV/UTV Route Access Expands in Manawa Area (tchdailynews.com)
New London
- Summer Fun: Little Theatre Auditorium showcases art and entertainment in New London (wctrib.com)
- Congregation responds with Christ's love during flood disaster (forwardinchrist.net)
- Appleton-area races set for Congress and Wisconsin Senate and Assembly (postcrescent.com)
Ok Waupaca! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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