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MANAWA – An event in Manawa is set to help close out the summer with music, food and raffles. The “Summer Closer” at the Bertgrounds, E5311 Bear Lake Road, is set to take place …

Giant caterpillars at the library

MANAWA – Anyone that has been to the Sturm Memorial Library over the last week may have noticed two stand-out visitors that have drawn interest from kids to adults. Kelly Ramstack, in charge of …

School survey results shared

MANAWA – Recent survey results from the staff, parents and students within the Manawa School District has yielded positive and favorable results overall. The survey was conducted by School …

OGDENSBURG – A growing group of pickleball enthusiasts has been coming together at local pickle ball courts for some friendly competition and exercise. St. Lawrence Memorial Park at 204 Spring …

City hires attorney for dam agreement

MANAWA – The City of Manawa has retained an attorney to assist in drafting an agreement for the dam between the city and the Township of Little Wolf. In a unanimous vote, the council approved a …

Sister surprises brother

MANAWA – While her brother has been stationed in Hawaii, Emily Kons decided she would embark on a new adventure and get her pilot’s license. She kept it a secret and while on his recent …

Before/after school program this year

MANAWA – A before and after school program is being developed in the Manawa School District for the upcoming school year to provide a place to help support students and parents in the …

Show-worthy sheep

MANAWA – A Manawa FFA student received first place in sheep production proficiency, a competitive award for the FFA within the state and she will be moving on to the national competition this …

MANAWA – The City of Manawa learned they were unable to secure funding from the state to rebuild the dam that was destroyed July 5, 2024. The city submitted a budget request for $8.4 million …

Stampede to take place July 5

MANAWA – The annual Stampede will be held July 5 before the Mid-Western Rodeo parade that rolls through downtown Manawa. This event is the only fund raiser that the Little Wolf River Trail …

Rodeo is back, rain or shine

MANAWA – After the historic flooding and dam breach last summer, the Manawa Mid-Western Rodeo was forced to cancel their events, only holding one show on Thursday night. The cancellation was a …

Ten years later, the Freedom Park is finished

MANAWA – A project that began with an idea to build a park to honor not only the city’s veterans and active duty military, but a place where military families can also come to relax is …

E-bikes create headaches, danger

MANAWA – In a recent Facebook post, the Manawa Police Department urged parents and kids to use more caution when riding electric bikes (e-bikes). Police Chief Jason Severson said the riding of …

An engineer’s perspective

MANAWA – Representatives from Cedar Corporation, the City of Manawa’s engineering firm, gave a public presentation about the dam as well as the feasibility analysis for future …

Presentation about dam removal

MANAWA – A presentation will be held at the in Manawa Masonic Center on June 7 highlighting the process that the City of Baraboo went through in removing three dams on the Baraboo River. Joe …

MANAWA - Students at Manawa Elementary School welcomed children’s author Stef Wade May 28. Wade is known for her engaging and imaginative children’s books that often tackle important …

Shoreline restored after delay

MANAWA – The shoreline restoration project in the City of Manawa finished up last week after having to extend the deadline due to permitting issues. The City of Manawa officials pursued and …

Bluegrass festival returns

MANAWA – A bluegrass festival to raise money for pancreatic cancer research has come back for another summer. Bluegrass at the Bertgrounds is a bluegrass concert held close to Bear Lake …

Lombardi in pine

MANAWA – A local chainsaw artist Ben Buschke was recently commissioned to create a statue of Vince Lombardi ahead of the NFL draft in Green Bay. He was asked to create a statue of Vince …

Play ball!

MANAWA – A new softball field located at Little Wolf High School had a ribbon cutting on May 8 to officially open up for the Lady Wolves softball team. The ribbon cutting was completed by …

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