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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...

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...

Going, going, gone. Auctioneer Pat O’Brien will be missed

May 22, 2019

Going, going, gone. Auctioneer Pat O’Brien will be missed

Written By: Colleen Kottke, Wisconsin State Farmer EDEN - Pat O'Brien has been a familiar fixture on the auction block for over half a century, calling out for bids under tents, inside barns, gravel pits, banquet rooms and fairground arenas. The Eden resident's...

Strength in Unity

Dec 12, 2024

Strength in Unity

In the dynamic world of auctions, success is rarely a solo endeavor. The Wisconsin Auctioneers Association (WAA) exemplifies this principle, demonstrating how professional collaboration can elevate an entire industry and serve communities across the state. SHARED...

Bill to exempt gun safes from sales tax advances with passage by Assembly Committee

Apr 30, 2025

Bill to exempt gun safes from sales tax advances with passage by Assembly Committee

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Ways and Means voted unanimously to advance Assembly Bill 10, which would encourage safe storage of firearms by exempting gun safes from sales tax. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement:...

2018 WAA Convention Review

Feb 12, 2018

2018 WAA Convention Review

Written By: Christianne Williams The Wisconsin Auctioneers Association held their 2018 Annual Convention with the theme of “Navigating the Future!” The WAA Convention on Sunday morning opened their doors to the general public and did an “Appraisal Fair” on items...

John Reynolds Obituary

Jun 22, 2019

John Reynolds Obituary

John M “Jack” Reynolds Jr., age 92, of Dodgeville died on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Uplands Hills Hospital. Jack had been in good health and active until his house fire on May 31. Shortly after he suffered two strokes. Jack was born to John and Pearl Reynolds. He...

Auction Terms

Oct 12, 2025

Auction Terms

The following are some basic terms you might want to know when you go to an auction. Don’t worry though. There isn’t a test or anything. Just ask if you have questions. Absentee Bid This is a way that you can bid even if you cannot attend the auction in person....

Matthew Keenan Obituary

Jan 23, 2025

Matthew Keenan Obituary

Matthew Keenan April 3, 1959 - January 14, 2025 Matthew "Matt" Keenan, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. He was born on April 3, 1959, to Patrick and Betty...

Daniel R. Ritger ‘Colonel Dan’ Obituary

Nov 3, 2022

Daniel R. Ritger ‘Colonel Dan’ Obituary

Daniel R. Ritger “Colonel Dan” died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 62. He was born in West Bend, the son of the late LeRoy and Imelda (nee Weninger) Ritger. Dan graduated from Slinger High School and attended Reisch School of Auctioneering...

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