2nd Annual Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Fundraiser

DSPS licensing times down, number of approvals up, Evers says

Sep 7, 2023

DSPS licensing times down, number of approvals up, Evers says

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is upgrading its professional licensing process, which included the launch of a new online licensing dashboard. Gov. Tony Evers’ office said the launch builds on previous work to improve licensing...

New updated contestant rules

Jan 6, 2023

New updated contestant rules

The rules for the champions contest have been updated for 2023. Wisconsin Auctioneers Association (WAA) WI Championship Auctioneer Contest Rules (Revised 2022) The full name of the contest is “WISCONSIN AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION, INC. AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP.” There...

Complete List of Legislation to Monitor

Jul 23, 2023

Complete List of Legislation to Monitor

Legislation that has been introduced in Wisconsin this year that may be of interest to those in the Auction Industry. Proposal: AB399 (-3361) View Bill Historyrelating to: a sales and use tax exemption for various items used in the care of babies. 9/6/2023: Read...

WAA Conference Recap

Feb 10, 2019

WAA Conference Recap

Record Breaking cold temperatures (coldest since 1996) did not freeze our spirits for the 2019 Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Commitment to Excellence Convention in Stevens Point, WI. This year we had 120 attendees from all over the state of Wisconsin...

Robert P. “Col. Bob” Wedel Obituary

Sep 2, 2020

Robert P. “Col. Bob” Wedel Obituary

COLUMBUS–Robert P. “Col. Bob” Wedel, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He was born January 8, 1943, the eldest of Paul and Magdalena (Hauser) Wedel in Columbus. Bob graduated in 1960 from Columbus High School, and served in the National Guard...

Two Reminders

Jan 7, 2026

Two Reminders

Two Reminders for this week The Public Hearing in Madison is TOMORROW. The Wisconsin Legislature’s Committee on Ways and Means will hold a public hearing on Assembly Bill 712, addressing a sales & use tax exemption for personal farm property and household goods...

Thiel named to Auctioneer Hall of Fame

Jan 23, 2017

Thiel named to Auctioneer Hall of Fame

Jerry Thiel of Chilton was inducted into the Wisconsin Auctioneer Hall of Fame at the annual conference and show of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association (WAA) Jan. 23 at the Wintergreen Resort in Wisconsin Dells. He has been an auctioneer since Oct. 1, 1973, at...

Day on the Hill 2025

Dec 30, 2024

Day on the Hill 2025

On March 12, 2025, the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association (WAA) will host its annual "Day on the Hill" event, a crucial gathering that represents a pivotal moment for auctioneers across the state. This is not just another date on the calendar—it's an opportunity for...

Dane Bolz Obituary

Nov 5, 2024

Dane Bolz Obituary

Dane P. Bolz, age 67, of Perkinstown, died Friday, November 1, 2024 at his home on Kathryn Lake. He was born in Medford, WI on July 30, 1957 the son of Conrad and Charlotte (Southworth) Bolz. He married Jill (Anderson) Bolz on the calming beach in Key West, FL on...

Wagenson Elected as President of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association

Feb 9, 2017

Wagenson Elected as President of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association

Carol Wagenson of New Lisbon, WI was recently elected President of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association at their 2017 Convention that was held in Stevens Point, WI in January. Wagenson, a native of New Lisbon, has been conducting professional auctions for over...

2nd Annual Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Fundraiser

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