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Deepest condolences to Board Member Matt Gavin

Dec 4, 2025

Deepest condolences to Board Member Matt Gavin

The Wisconsin Auctioneers Association extends our deepest condolences to Board Member Matt Gavin on the sudden loss of his partner, Jennifer McCluskey. Our hearts are with Matt and Jennifer’s family, especially her two young boys, during this unimaginable time....

Scouting America’s Test Lab

Feb 8, 2025

Scouting America’s Test Lab

The National Auction Association is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new offering in Scouting America's* Test Lab! This innovative lab allows Scouts to explore unique opportunities on a limited-time basis, with the most popular options earning a...

Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Announces auctioneering reciprocity with Ohio

Dec 15, 2020

Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Announces auctioneering reciprocity with Ohio

MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services has established an auctioneer reciprocity agreement with Ohio. Under the new agreement, Wisconsin auctioneers who pursue licensure through reciprocity will be able to handle live auctions in...

Genevieve ‘Jeni’ Marie (Eagle) Olsze Death

Jun 2, 2025

Genevieve ‘Jeni’ Marie (Eagle) Olsze Death

For those of you who knew Bob and Jeni Olsze from the Auction Action antique newspaper, we were just informed that Jeni passed away last October at 79 years old – it was totally unexpected. Bob has moved back from Tennessee to Appleton to be close to their daughter...

Rapidly growing Beloit Auction & Realty breaks ground on new warehouse

Apr 14, 2025

Rapidly growing Beloit Auction & Realty breaks ground on new warehouse

TOWN OF BELOIT — Beloit Auction & Realty Inc. on Monday afternoon broke ground on a new building on the site of the old Hanson’s Bar and Grill. Beloit Auction bought the property at 615 Cranston Road in March 2024 and tore down the former bar and restaurant,...

Licensing reform gains momentum in Wisconsin Legislature

May 22, 2023

Licensing reform gains momentum in Wisconsin Legislature

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...

A Time to Celebrate

Dec 22, 2024

A Time to Celebrate

The Year 2025 is a Huge one for WAA!! Not only is WAA 75 years old but we have so many other milestones to celebrate as well! 140 years ago in 1885 - An Act to amend Chapter 68 of the revised statutes of 1878 entitled "Of Auctions and Auctioneers. The people of the...

Join us for a milestone celebration at our WAA Annual Fun Auction

Jan 19, 2025

Join us for a milestone celebration at our WAA Annual Fun Auction

Join us for a milestone celebration at our WAA Annual Fun Auction - an extra special edition marking our 75th year of bringing auctioneers together! We're calling all members to contribute an item that tells a story. Whether it's a treasure from your hometown, a...

Wisconsin well represented at the 2018 State Leadership Conference

Mar 18, 2018

Wisconsin well represented at the 2018 State Leadership Conference

On March 5th and 6th this spring, Kendall Thiel, David Allen, Jenny Gehl, Bridget Siler and Curt Kramer represented the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association at the NAA’s 2018 State Leadership Conference in Kansas City. The State Leadership Conference is...

Wayne Yoder Obituary

Aug 14, 2024

Wayne Yoder Obituary

Wayne Yoder Jr. age 55 of Wautoma passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN after his battle with cancer. He was born on December 19, 1968 in Hazelton, IA to Wayne J. and Amanda (Helmuth) Yoder. Wayne owned and operated Yoder’s...

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