From the President’s Desk, by Jeff Hines Hello everyone!First, I hope everyone is having a wonderful beginning to the New Year. When we were halfway through January, I thought maybe we will have an easy winter. Then it was Groundhog’s Day and the groundhog saw his...
Milwaukee, WI. On Aug. 7th Kathy Packard (WAA) Wisconsin Auctioneer Association auction professional recently took part in the 2018 Wisconsin Auctioneers State Bid calling Championship, competing against some of the best auctioneers in the state. Packard...
Each year, the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association (WAA) works to protect and strengthen our profession—not just through education and networking, but by ensuring auctioneers have a seat at the table when laws and regulations are being shaped. That’s why WAA Day on...
From barns to ballrooms, bid calls to gavels, auctions large and small—our industry continues to thrive because of YOU. We are proud to represent such a dedicated, hardworking community across our great state. As we wrap up the year, we extend our warmest wishes to...
Written By: Paul Bunczak This year’s 2019 WAA Auxiliary Hall of Fame Inductee, Elaine Bunczak from Rosholt, WI, grew up on a small dairy farm in northern Wisconsin. After high school, she went to college and became a teacher. Along the way, she met a young man...
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...
Written By: Naomi N. Lugo ELLSWORTH -- “Mr. Hines, it is our pleasure to welcome you into a unique group of men and women,” said Benny Fisher during the Aug. 4 induction ceremony for the National Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame. This year, Ellsworth’s own Jack...
Jan. 1, 1934 - Aug. 7, 2023 WAUNAKEE - Raymond Robert Kuehl, age 89, of Waunakee, WI, passed away at home on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1934, to Alex and Margaret Kuehl and was raised on the family farm in Beaver Dam, WI. Ray Kuehl was a 1952...
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,...
State’s biggest business lobby aids in livestock feeding restrictions challenge BENNETT GOLDSTEIN Wisconsin Watch UREKA, Wis. — After notifying a northwest Wisconsin town last October of their intent to challenge a local ordinance that regulates livestock farming,...