Coming Soon to a WAA Convention near you!! The 2nd Annual FFA State Auctioneer Competition! Do you know any FFA students? Encourage them to participate! Thanks Hansen Auction Group for being a sponsor of this great event! We appreciate your support! The 2026 WAA Convention is January 26th-28th. For more information on how to sponsor, participate, or get involved with the FFA competition, email info@wisconsinauctioneers.org.
Badger Institute backs universal licensure bill Amid a sustained outcry from frustrated occupational license seekers and a statewide worker shortage, Wisconsin lawmakers are advancing a universal recognition licensure bill and nearly a dozen more narrowly...
Omro - John L. Freund, 94, of Omro, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on October 13, 2021 at Evergreen Retirement Community. He resided at Arborview Manor until recently. John was born on the family farm in Omro on January 19, 1927. He was the...
Thank you for volunteering to monitor our great education sessions this year! As an education monitor, you will be responsible for: Getting to the session room ten minutes before the session starts to meet the presenter and prepare. Be...
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...
May 7, 1955 - March 5, 2025 Paul Conrad, 93, of Westby, Wis., passed away peacefully on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. Paul married Joan Weibel on May 7, 1955, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cashton, Wis. Together, they...
Carol Spaeth-Bauer | Wisconsin State Farmer DOUSMAN, WI - Jenny Markham-Gehl cashiered $300,000 auctions when she was in eighth grade. It didn't make any difference what the weather was like or what they had going on, if there was an auction her dad Jim Markham was...
ELEVATING AUCTION EXCELLENCE – Working Together For Success! Fellow Members,The beginning of a New Year is not merely a marker of time, it is an opportunity for us to reflect on our shared mission, values and the incredible potential that lies within our efforts of...
Congratulations to our Wisconsin State Champions! Pictures coming soon! Novice Champion: Lake Boehm Wisconsin State Champion: Lake Boehm Reserve State Champion: Jacob Hills 1st Runner up for Wisconsin State Champion: Marty Griepentrog Wisconsin Ringman Champion:...
The Wisconsin Auctioneers Association “Gala” evening banquet at the annual WAA Convention included the presentation of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Hall-of-Fame 2017 inductee and the honors were given to Joseph Bunczak of Rosholt, WI. Joseph was honored by his...
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services continues its move away from paper forms and antiquated license application processes. On May 8, 2023, DSPS is adding 66 business credentials to LicensE, Wisconsin’s self-guided, cloud-based...