http://iwantthenews.com en-us Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:17:30 GMT Daily feed of articles http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17082 Officer Joseph Jeanty was named Tuesday as the Kiel Police Department's Employee of the Year. Kiel Police Chief Dave Funkhouser bestowed the award on Jeanty at the Kiel City Council meeting, indicating it is one of his favorite meetings of the year. The Employee of the Year is nominated and voted on by all members of the department except the chief. NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:22:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17093 Two Calumet County Sheriff's Department employees were recently honored for their years of service to the county. NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:07:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17081 Chilton School District officials are continuing to make decisions based on public input, data and necessity. Ratification of Randy Lisowe as successor to the office of Board of Education president passed the board vote on Jan. 17. Moving forward, the board will have two vacancies with the resignation of Paul Meier and placement of Lisowe and a vacancy because of Larry Hedrich not seeking another term. NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:11:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17092 Redevelopment of the former Tecumseh Products Company factory is one of the key points in a new economic development plan for New Holstein unveiled at a meeting attended by more than 30 community leaders and interested individuals last Thursday evening. NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:05:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17090 Nominations are currently being accepted for Chilton's Distinguished Citizen of the Year. The Chilton Chamber of Commerce will honor the recipient at the Chilton Eagles Club on Wednesday, March 28. A social will be held from 6-7 p.m. with the award presentation and program to follow at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person and can be picked up at Vern's Cheese, Curves, M&I Bank, State Bank of Chilton, Community Bank and Trust, Great Midwest Bank, or Premier Financial. NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:48:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17080 Voters, take note! For the first time in a decade, some parts of Manitowoc County will vote in an election and some won't because there is no primary election occurring in their area. The last time this occurred was February 2002, when there was a primary for a County Board Supervisory District and a primary in the City of Kiel . Manitowoc County Clerk Jamie Aulik explains what often dictates primaries. "In spring elections, a lot of times state and county judicial races will draw primaries. When that happens, the entire county holds an election. NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:06:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17077 The Chilton Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and banquet Jan. 25 at Hansen's Kloten Oasis. Laura Hoerth who is president of the Chamber told the members she was honored to serve as this year's Chamber president. "As a banker in the Chilton area, I see the positive effect your investment in your community, in your neighbors, and in yourselves has on our local economy. NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:37:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17078 This year marks the Kiel Cooperative Preschool's (KCP) 21st Winter Carnival. The fun activities take place in the upper level of Kiel City Hall this Saturday and run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:43:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17076 It can be so aggravating when winter plays with us, dumping just enough snow to make us pull out the shovels, but not quite enough snow to let us play with winter. In the hope that February brings more of the white stuff, Ledge View Nature Center has rescheduled its annual moonlight ski, and is offering some fun activities that don't rely on snow. NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:34:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17079 Manitowoc County 's Sheriff's Department is offering a $500 cash reward through Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for a burglary and theft from a storage shed on STH 32/57 in the Kiel area. NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:48:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17073 Jana Gierke talks to seventh graders at New Holstein Middle School about her disability while husband Tom watches. NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:17:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17072 By a 5-1 margin, the Kiel City Council voted January 24 to proceed with final planning for renovation of the Kiel City Hall that would require borrowing $2 million. NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:13:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17071 With winter weather officially under way, one seasonal tool is expected to make its return at homes and businesses throughout the Chilton area - the shovel. To help letter carriers deliver mail in the aftermath of recent snowfalls, the Postal Service asks customers to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs and mailboxes.  NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:12:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17067 "Rumors" by Neil Simon is the kind of play that brings about spontaneous interaction with its audience. The play draws out plenty of irresistible audience laughter in response to a lot of funny lines spoken by the play's characters. Because there are so many hilarious moments, the audience will find the play fast moving and engaging. NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:38:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17064 Zion Lutheran Church's Women in Mission (New Holstein) is planning to host "20/20-Looking Through SON-glasses-Seeing is Believing!" on Saturday, March 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:42:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17061 Jerry Thiel of Chilton was inducted into the Wisconsin Auctioneer Hall of Fame at the annual conference and show of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association (WAA) Jan. 23 at the Wintergreen Resort in Wisconsin Dells. NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:51:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17060 The Louis Corners Sno-Birds hosted the successful Recliner Races which took place last Saturday on the frozen surface of Cedar Lake at The Cedars Resort. A generous gathering of hearty onlookers stood bathed in sunshine as the three-person teams raced their recliners to the finish line in a number of heats. NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:46:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17059 Kiel's main business district will be brimming with activity Saturday, as the community hosts its annual Ice Sculpture competition. Before dawn, more than 40 blocks of ice, weighing 300 pounds each will be set up in front of sponsoring businesses, awaiting their transformation into works of frozen art. NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:42:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17057 Several area fire departments are battling a building totally engulfed in flames on U.S. Highway 151 just northwest of St. Nazianz Tuesday afternoon. NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:50:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17050 Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada will turn 150 years old on Feb. 10. The church will kick off its 150th celebration with a special service on Sunday, Feb. 12 featuring the Bethel choir and several historical presentations from congregation members. NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:08:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17046 Tall, dormant grasses and a thin layer of snow frame a section of the South Branch of the Manitowoc River following a recent snowfall. NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:57:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17049 Test your smarts against the rest of the community on Sunday, February 12. The Kiel Baseball Club will be holding its annual Trivia Contest at the Gravel Pit in Kiel on that day. Teams are called to organize their legions for the competition. A team may consist of a maximum of nine players. All players must be listed on your team's roster, as the roster will determine player picks for bonus prizes and extra inning play. NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:06:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17048 Chilton Middle School students and staff are beginning work on the play "Peter Pan" which is scheduled to be staged April 26-29 at the Engler Center for the Performing Arts in Chilton High School. NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:05:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17047 Calumet County has filed a civil suit against a Stockbridge area man for not having proper plumbing facilities-or, to be more accurate, how he is dealing with that. According to a summons, James H. Brantmeier of N6001 Lake Shore Dr. is being sued by the county for allegedly using a five-gallon bucket for his toileting needs. NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:03:00 GMT http://iwantthenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=17045 Catholic Financial Life Branch 194-Charlestown donated food items from its Christmas party to the All Saints Council of St. Vincent de Paul. NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:53:00 GMT