Civic Participation Series: Importance of ‘Working Across the Aisle’

A common theme expressed by retired Congressmen Dave Obey and Tom Petri in their October Civic Participation Series was the need to end the…

Working Together on Issues that Matter

Across Wisconsin we observe a persistent sense of frustration that transcends political persuasion. Opinions vary widely on problems such as gun rights vs. control; the…

Introducing WIPPS State Director of Development

Aaron Zitzelsberger has joined WIPPS as state director of development. His duties include managing fundraising efforts as well as coordinating many of WIPPS’ statewide…

Introducing WIPPS Program Manager, Gail Kell

Gail Kell joined WIPPS as a program manager in December 2015, bringing with her more than 10 years of experience in the nonprofit public…

People of Rural Wisconsin

Older farmers are retiring. Younger farmers are leaving the family farm. To preserve the authentic voices and stories of Wisconsin farm life, the People…

Obey-Petri Take Civility On The Road

Here’s the story: Two long-time, retired U.S. Congressmen, from opposite sides of the political aisle, decided to go on the road. They traveled throughout…

VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) will offer free tax assistance to low-income, handicapped and elderly individuals in Marathon County.

Veninga Lecture Series: A Call for Civic Responsibility

The Pope’s recent Encyclical Letter, “On Care for Our Common Home,” (“Laudato Si’), has won international praise from both religious and nonreligious leaders and observers.

Re-imagining: UW Extension Project

Preparing Now For The Extension Of The Future Collaborating with Imagining America and the Kettering Foundation, teams in Wisconsin and 12 other states organized…

Obey-Petri Take Civility On The Road

Here’s the story: Two long-time, retired U.S. Congressmen, from opposite sides of the political aisle, decided to go on the road. They traveled throughout…