Waupun Pioneer News

01/06/2026

Press Release — SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital features Treffert Center artwork, open house set for January 16.

Read more here: https://waupunpioneer.com/2026/01/05/press-release-ssm-health-waupun-memorial-hospital-features-treffert-center-artwork-january-16-open-house-set/

01/03/2026

Mayor's Column: "I’m thankful for the opportunity to keep learning the behind the scenes work it takes to keep Waupun open for business... Waupun is fortunate to have a dedicated team who serve our city well, and I enjoy learning first hand how they do it!"

Read more here: https://waupunpioneer.com/2026/01/03/mayors-column-first-week-of-2026/

12/28/2025

PHOTOS: Waupun Hockey Association annual Alumni Game.

Read more here: https://waupunpioneer.com/2025/12/27/photos-waupun-hockey-alumni-game-2026/

12/24/2025

VIDEO — For Christmas Eve, Waupun Pioneer News sat down with Mayor of Waupun Rohn Bishop to talk about the progress made in the community over the last year and plans for the near future.

Watch the full interview here: https://waupunpioneer.com/2025/12/24/video-years-end-mayoral-interview/

12/20/2025

Mayor: I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Every year our family watches the Charlie Brown Christmas Special, and the famous scene when Charlie famously screams out, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?!”

Read more here: https://waupunpioneer.com/2025/12/20/mayors-column-the-true-meaning-of-christmas/

12/19/2025

Press Release — Year in Review Column by Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam).

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Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam)December 19, 2025 MADISON — As we wrap up another productive year in the State Legislature, I am proud to reflect on the work we accomplished for Wisconsin families, workers, and communities through the 2025-2027 state budget. At a time when many households a...

12/18/2025

The Waupun City Council approved a number of items in preparation for the 2026 year, including the employee compensation scale, increased park rental and Aquatic Center fees, and 2026 election inspectors.

Read more here: https://waupunpioneer.com/2025/12/17/city-council-approves-job-descriptions-compensation-scale-for-2026/

12/17/2025

Press Release — SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital lead mammographer Tanya Kollmann receives BEE Award.

Read more here: https://waupunpioneer.com/2025/12/16/press-release-ssm-health-waupun-memorial-hospital-lead-mammographer-receives-bee-award/

12/16/2025

The Waupun City Council approved the proposed placement of a new softball themed sculpture at Jerry Medema Fields.

Read more here: https://waupunpioneer.com/2025/12/15/new-sculpture-planned-at-jerry-medema-softball-complex/

12/13/2025

Mayor's Column: Mayor Bishop announced that the townships agreed to the new Fire Services Agreement that would merge the City and township fire departments into one organization.

The City Council also held a moment of silence for Hank Snyder, who passed away last Friday. Snyder was a journalist for the Beaver Dam Daily Citizen and Waupun Neighbors and covered local stories for many years.

Read more here: https://waupunpioneer.com/2025/12/12/mayors-column-fire-services-agreement-signed-by-townships/

12/11/2025

City of Waupun to convert Childcare Stabilization Grant into revolving loan to assist Wee Care Childcare Center with roof repairs.

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WAUPUN — The Waupun City Council plans to convert the Childcare Stabilization Grant program into a revolving loan program, which would help Wee Care Childcare Center cover repairs to the building roof. The idea was discussed at the Common Council Meeting held Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Allison Neu...

12/10/2025

Press Release — Waupun to Continue Receiving Nuclear Energy Through New Long-Term Agreement.

Read more here: https://waupunpioneer.com/2025/12/09/press-release-waupun-to-continue-receiving-nuclear-energy-through-new-long-term-agreement/