Author: kleonhardt
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Letter to the Editor: Will “watershed enhancement” fix the Little Plover River?
Dear editor, A Fall 2018 groundbreaking heralded the Little Plover Watershed Enhancement Project. While we hope for positive results, our optimism is tempered by how little ... -
Wood County Farm Tech committee offers grants
For the Rapids City Times MARSHFIELD – The Wood County Farm Tech committee is offering grant opportunities available from the proceeds earned through the 2018 Farm ... -
Lett-uce provide you with fresh greens: Rapids aquaponics business caters to local schools
By Kris Leonhardt As part of a five generation cranberry-growing business, Pam Walker has a deep knowledge in growing and harvesting plants. Coupled with her teaching ... -
Letter from the Publisher: Remembering the invisible
Dear readers, Over the holidays, my daughter Katelyn shared with me a song she composed that illuminates the plight of the homeless. You can hear the song by clicking ... -
Wood County Blotter: Jan. 15-21, 2019
January 15, 2019 Septic Truck vs. Van On Jan. 15 at 7:31 a.m., a collision was reported in the town of Lincoln. The two-vehicle crash included ... -
Mid-State’s Betty Bruski Mallek receives statewide award
For the Rapids City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS –Mid-State Technical College longtime board member Betty Bruski Mallek has received the 2019 Board Member of the Year Award. ... -
Rapids Police Blotter: Jan. 15-21, 2019
January 17, 2019 Internal Burgle On Jan. 17 at 1:13 p.m., on South Third Street in Wisconsin Rapids, a burglary alarm was triggered. The complainant reported ... -
Knowing the value of a good mentor
By Kris Leonhardt “I am a firm believer it paying it forward,” said Diane Wolf. Wolf knows the value of a good mentor. Her appreciation reaches ... -
Central Wisconsin State Fair issues statement
As of January 21, 2019, the president of the Central Wisconsin State Fair has resigned. It was brought to our attention that the CWSF President had ... -
DaVita donates to Honor Flight
For the Rapids City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Through the “DaVita Way Of Giving,” Davita of Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point recently donated $2,300 to the ...