Wausau Daily Herald – Learning about people from other backgrounds does not mean giving up who you are, said Wausau resident Lisa Lopez at a recent Toward One Wausau community discussion about diversity. Lopez…
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The April 5th publication of Merrill Foto news placed WIPPS program “Building Merrill Together” on the front page. Merrill Foto News – In an increasingly connected world, is there a place for small towns? How…
Read MoreIn an increasingly connected world, is there a place for small towns? How does Merrill thrive and prosper in a 21st century society and economy while maintaining the quality of life we cherish? On…
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Editor’s note: The following is an op-ed piece published in the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune on August 12. The author is Kelly Ryan, CEO of the Incourage Community Foundation in Wisconsin Rapids. WISCONSIN RAPIDS…
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The CfUBU group continued to move towards consensus in choosing a topic to take action on in their community at the June 28 meeting. Questions residents asked themselves to guide the process included: Can…
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The Community for Us, By Us group will convene their second meeting on June 28th in Wisconsin Rapids. The kickoff meeting in May had a great turnout of about 50 participants. At the end…
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“The dialogue we need is not about whether to act on climate change, but how to act.” With this as his theme, the Most Reverend Richard E. Pates, bishop of the DesMoines Diocese, presented an overview…
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Wisconsin Rapids residents have a new opportunity to become more engaged in their community. Learn more about the launch of the “Community for Us, By Us” program.
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In December, January and February, WIPPS, along with the Marathon County Public Library and the T.B. Scott Free Library, hosted deliberative forums sponsored by the Kettering Foundation on issues critical to the nation’s economic future.
Read MoreSupported parents make productive employees. Retaining skilled, productive workers is a continual challenge for employers. WIPPS partnered with Marathon County Early Years Coalition to raise awareness around parent support in the workplace.
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