Chain to Main Podcast

City of Waupaca

News, interviews and information from Waupaca, Wisconsin. This podcast is a service of the City of Waupaca Community Media department.

  1. 56M AGO

    Chain to Main Local News - Thursday, April 23, 2026

    The Arts Hub in Waupaca is marking a milestone this Saturday. The organization will celebrate its fifth birthday from 1 to 4 p.m. at its new School Street location, alongside with highlighting its “Room to Grow” campaign, which is in its final 300 thousand dollars. The no cost event includes live music, children’s performer Tom Pease, hands-on activities, and food. Leaders say the campaign aims to raise the final funds needed to complete the building and develop an outdoor community space.  For details or to RSVP, waupacaartshub.org.   The City of Waupaca is hosting an electronics recycling event tomorrow at Swan Park. The collection runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering residents a chance to safely dispose of old electronics. Most small items, including computers and phones, will be accepted free of charge, while fees apply to televisions and some appliances. Organizers say the event helps keep hazardous materials out of landfills and ensures proper recycling.  See a full list of items accepted, what not to bring, which items are free and which have fees at City of Waupaca dot org.   Lastly, Waupaca City Council Tuesday evening approved a change in location for the 2026 Farmers Market.  In recent years the market had been held on Fulton Street to the North of the Library, the market will flip to the other side of the building, being held on Union Street, between Main Street and Jefferson Street.  This new location also provides future expansion space if necessary.  The Farmers Market starts in May.

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  2. APR 16

    Chain to Main Local News - Thursday, April 16, 2026

    The City of Waupaca is now accepting proposals for several city-owned residential lots on Woodland Circle in the Woodland Estates neighborhood. Officials say the single-family lots offer a prime opportunity for homeowners, builders, and developers to build near Swan Park and downtown. Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Those interested can find the full request for proposals on the City of Waupaca website, cityofwaupaca.org or contact city staff for more information. The City of Waupaca has released its 2025 Water Consumer Confidence Report, highlighting the quality of drinking water delivered to residents. City officials say the system continues to meet federal safety standards, with water sourced from groundwater wells and treated to ensure reliability. The report outlines ongoing efforts to improve treatment processes and protect local water resources. Residents are encouraged to review the full report on the City of Waupaca website to learn more about their water quality and services. Wisconsin’s Severe Weather Awareness Week runs through tomorrow, with statewide tornado drills set for today at 1:45 and 6:45 p.m. Residents, schools, and businesses are encouraged to practice taking shelter as if a real tornado warning were issued. The safest locations include basements, interior ground-floor rooms, or designated safe rooms. NOAA Weather Radios, local media, and some outdoor sirens may also be tested. If severe weather is expected, drills will move to Friday. Updates will be posted by 10 a.m. at readywisconsin.wi.gov.

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News, interviews and information from Waupaca, Wisconsin. This podcast is a service of the City of Waupaca Community Media department.

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