Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services February 2026 Programs
Manitowoc, WI, January 15, 2026—Manitowoc Public Library’s February 2026 Children’s Programs are scheduled with the following events and dates: 2026 Winter Reading Program: Warm Up to a Good Book! Through Saturday, February 28 The Winter Reading Program is open to All Ages! Read or be read to for a total of 10 hours from January 11 through February 28. Everyone who finishes receives a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic prize baskets! Track your reading on the beanstack app
Manitowoc Public Library Teen Services February 2026 Events
Manitowoc, WI, January 15, 2026—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services February 2026 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates: 2026 Winter Reading Program: Warm Up to a Good Book! Through Saturday, February 28The Winter Reading Program is open to All Ages! Read or be read to for a total of 10 hours from January 11 through February 28. Everyone who finishes receives a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic prize baskets! Track your reading on the beanstack
Manitowoc Public Library February 2026 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, January 15, 2026—Manitowoc Public Library’s February 2026 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times. 2026 Winter Reading Program: Warm Up to a Good Book! Through Saturday, February 28The Winter Reading Program is open to All Ages! Read or be read to for a total of 10 hours from January 11 through February 28. Everyone who finishes receives a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic prize baskets! Track your reading on the beanstack app or by
Growing Smarter, Not Harder: A Success Framework for Small Business Leaders
Success in entrepreneurship is less about chance and more about designing a system that grows stronger with every decision. For small business owners, this means balancing ambition with structure—turning bold ideas into sustainable value.What You’ll Learn Here Structure matters: systems and habits drive growth more than luck. Customer obsession is your best long-term growth strategy. Financial clarity protects creativity. Building visibility and trust online is as crucial as revenue. Scaling starts
Meyers Design Launches Elemental Website
MANITOWOC, Wisconsin — January 29, 2026 — Meyers Design, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the first fully developed website for Elemental Bodywork Studios. The new website creates a polished, professional online presence for the studio and highlights its specialized therapeutic services for clients managing injuries or chronic pain. Built for clarity and ease of use, the website features streamlined navigation, clear service descriptions, and a simple appointment-booking experience accessible across
Dodge County Students Explore Modern Manufacturing Through Industry Tours
The Manufacturing Business Alliance (MBA) of Dodge County, in partnership with the Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce and Inspire WI, collaborates each year to provide students with the opportunity to tour multiple manufacturing facilities throughout Dodge County. The MBA is a partnership of public and private entities committed to maintaining and expanding the workforce pipeline that supports Dodge County’s strong, diverse manufacturing sector. Through collaborative relationships and continuous innovative
Roncalli Catholic Schools Announces Football Coach Paul Kinsella Stepping Down After 13 Years
Roncalli Catholic Schools Announces Football Coach Paul Kinsella Stepping Down After 13 Years of Service MANITOWOC, Wis., ‑ Roncalli Catholic Schools announced today that head football coach Paul Kinsella is stepping down from his role following 13 years of dedicated service to the Roncalli High School football program and school community. Coach Kinsella served as an assistant coach from 2013–2019 before being named head coach in 2020, a position he held through the 2025 season. Since joining
2026 Academic Scholarship Program Aurora Health Care – Manitowoc County
Scholarships Available Application Aurora Medical Center – Manitowoc County Scholarships (2 awarded annually): $1,500 nonrenewable. Scholarships are awarded to high school or college students who are Manitowoc County residents enrolled in accredited medical, nursing or other health-related programs. Aurora Medical Center – Manitowoc County Volunteer Services Scholarships (2 awarded annually): $1,500 nonrenewable. Scholarships are awarded to high school or college students who are Manitowoc County
Inspire WI Event Connects Students and Employers to Build Northeast Wisconsin’s Future Workforce
APPLETON, WI – Inspire WI is strengthening Northeast Wisconsin’s talent pipeline by connecting high school students directly with employers and real-world career pathways. On January 29 from 9:30–11:00 a.m. at the CESA 6 Office, Inspire WI will host a Marketing, Media & the Arts Industry Immersion, a hands-on experience designed to align student interests with in-demand workforce needs. This immersive event brings together students, educators, and industry professionals to address a growing workforce
Historical Society announces topics and dates for Spring lecture and dinner programs
The Manitowoc County Historical Society has announced topics and dates for its upcoming lecture and dinner series programs. The series Hungry for History features a history based presentation and a meal. The first program of the year is Lost Treasures of Manitowoc County (part 2), and will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 11 am at Time Out Sports Bar and Grill, Manitowoc. Historic structures can be lost to time. Join the Manitowoc County Historical Society in uncovering some well-known former
Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Promotions to AVP, Regional Branch Managers
APPLETON, Wis. (December 2025) – Fox Communities Credit Union is excited to announce that we have promoted the following Regional Branch Managers to the position of Assistant Vice President, Regional Branch Manager. · Tara Birling · Karen Dietzen · John Hessenthaler · Nicole Karnopp · Tricia Villarreal · Amanda Zeinert This leadership team began their journey as Senior Branch Operations Managers—responsible not only for leading their individual branches and supporting daily member needs, but
Historical Society holds wood stove cooking with kids workshop on February 14
The Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will hold a wood stove cooking with kids workshop, as part of its Winter Weekend series on Saturday, February 14 from Noon to 2 pmThis basic woodstove cooking class is designed to get kids busy in the kitchen with kid-friendly recipes and hands-on tasks. Advanced registration is required for the workshop. During the Winter Weekend, which takes place from 11 am to 3 pm, historic
Getting organized in the new year can improve productivity and your life. Goodwill NCW can help.
The arrival of a new year, for many, means new goals. Millions make New Year's Resolutions, as the turning of the calendar can signify a fresh start. One way to start with a clean slate is to get organized. It just so happens that January has been declared “National Get Organized Month”, and Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) is ready to join in and help individuals embrace it. Did you know there are plenty of benefits to decluttering your life? Here are a few:Reducing stress: According to Anthem,
Historical Society launches into Winter Weekend, Sleigh Rally on February 14
The Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will hold a Winter Weekend program on Saturday, February 14 from 11 am to 3 pm. As part of the Winter Weekend, historic interpreters will share demonstrations and stories of the past in wood stove heated historic structures. Activities will focus on Victorian era romance including making a vintage valentine. Guests will explore old fashioned love notes including paper folding and scrap
2026 Visitor Guide Unveiled by Visit Manitowoc and Explore Two Rivers
Today Visit Manitowoc and Explore Two Rivers released the official 2026 Manitowoc Two Rivers joint visitor guide, the fourth collaborative guide the cities have created together. One of the largest marketing pieces created and distributed by destination marketing organizations, the visitor guide showcases points of interest and information about a particular destination for visitors. This guide is available both in print and digitally online at visitmanitowoc.com and exploretworivers.com. Print guides
Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Jared Anderson as Director of Card
APPLETON, Wis. (January 2026) – Fox Communities Credit Union has promoted Jared Anderson to Director of Cards. Anderson’s previous position at Fox was Business Intelligence Analyst. The Director of Cards is a dual-function leadership role responsible for both the strategic development of cards and the operational oversight of card services within the Member Payment Systems department. This role ensures regulator compliance, drives product innovation, supports team development, and maintains high
Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Melissa Harper as Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Prices
Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Melissa Harper as Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Processing & Closing APPLETON, Wis. (January 2026) – Fox Communities Credit Union has promoted Melissa Harper to Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Processing & Closing. Harper started at Fox as a Mortgage Loan Processor. As AVP of Mortgage Processing & Closing, Harper will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and influence over the Mortgage Loan Processing & Closing functions. This
During Gov. Evers visit, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin announces workforce training program “Care
MENASHA — During a visit with Wisconsin state Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsin Representative Lee Snodgrass, and City of Menasha Mayor Austin Hammond, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) announced the continuation and expansion of their newest innovative workforce development program, Career EXCELerate Wisconsin. The program provides training to those with barriers to employment, offering a variety of career pathways along with wrap-around personalized care to ensure successful completion and employment
Practical Ways to Steady Your Business During Tough Times
When a business in Manitowoc County hits a rough patch, the experience can feel disorienting. But difficult cycles aren’t just hurdles — they’re signals to recalibrate, clarify priorities, and strengthen the foundation of how you operate in your community. Learn below: Ways to stabilize your business during uncertainty How to renegotiate agreements when conditions change Practical management shifts that preserve momentum Tools that make documentation easier and faster Techniques to build resilience
Game on! 2026 Bowl for Kids’ Sake Team Registration Open for Signup
Manitowoc/Sheboygan WI (January 5, 2026) – Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline will host its 43rd annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake Feb. 6-7 at Odyssey Fun Center in Sheboygan Falls and Feb. 27-28 at Meadow Lanes North in Manitowoc. Online registration is now open for teams to sign up for their preferred date and time. This year’s theme is Game On! Attendees are encouraged to create costumes to celebrate their favorite sports, board and video games, or childhood memories. Team jerseys, Clue, Sesame Street,
2026 Discover Manitowoc Grant Now Open
[Manitowoc, WI] – Manitowoc event organizers can now apply for the Discover Manitowoc Grant, an annual grant program supported by room tax dollars. Overseen by the Department of Tourism, City of Manitowoc Room Tax Commission and Visit Manitowoc Board, this grant program provides funding assistance to bring new events to fruition and more overnight visitors to events held within the City of Manitowoc through effective, targeted marketing strategies. Examples of successful past events that have been
Manitowoc Public Library Goes Fine Free
Manitowoc, WI, January 2, 2026—Manitowoc Public Library is happy to announce they will no longer collect daily overdue fines on late materials! MPL joins roughly 76% of other fine free Wisconsin public libraries in an effort to expand access to library collections. The Library Board of Trustees approved this change as part of the 2026 budget. The mission at Manitowoc Public Library is to provide access to information and enhance the educational, recreational, and cultural needs of our
Chambers Can Lead the Way: Bringing AI-Powered STEAM Creativity Into Manitowoc County’s Talent Pipeline
The Chamber Manitowoc County is uniquely positioned to shape the next generation of creators, technologists, and local innovators. As industries across Wisconsin adopt digital tools at speed, Chambers can help students and young professionals build future-ready skills through STEAM programming enhanced by accessible, AI-assisted creativity platforms. Here’s what’s covered: Why AI-enabled creativity helps Chambers strengthen youth and workforce programs How text-to-image tools lower barriers to
Building Strong Partnerships: How Small Business Owners in Manitowoc County Can Thrive Together
In Manitowoc County, where small businesses form the backbone of the local economy, collaboration isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a multiplier. Whether you run a café near the lakefront, a design studio downtown, or a service company in Two Rivers, working with other local owners can open doors faster than working alone.TL;DR Collaboration = shared visibility + reduced costs + community strength. Set expectations early and document every agreement. Start with a test project before diving into
