Local businesses, community events, and the people behind them. Grab a coffee and celebrate Central Wisconsin with us.
From Main Street shops to county fairs and fundraisers, Don’t Quote Me shines a light on the people who make our communities special. Whether you’re a lifelong local, a new resident, or just curious, there’s a story here for you.
Hosted by Nick Arnoldy.
Nick sits down with the Nowak family, the people behind Jolene’s Angels. The benefit began as a celebration of life for Jolene, who died from Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2022, and has raised nearly $200,000 for local families facing illness or hardship.
Hear about the diagnosis, how the benefit works, and the community turnout that keeps it going.
Benefit details from the episode: April 11 at Bakersville Sports Bar, Marshfield. Doors at noon, bingo at 1 PM, Jerry Schmidt Band at 3:30 PM, Black Hole Sons at 7 PM. Purse bingo, raffles, silent auction, 50/50s, and raffle baskets.
Questions? jolenesangels@gmail.com or find Jolene’s Angels on Facebook.
Joe Konieczny, a longtime basketball coach, educator, and athletic director, and Ken Heiman, a community leader and philanthropist, talk about the Columbus Catholic Schools Fieldhouse and Education Center.
What began as a way to ease overcrowding in a 73-year-old gym grew into a $12 million, community-funded facility for athletics, academics, and events.
Our first episode is all about the Central Wisconsin State Fair. Dale Christensen, the fair’s executive director since 2017 and a Wisconsin Association of Fairs “Friend of the Fair” award recipient, shares the fair’s 123-year history and what goes into planning it.
Chris Kroeze, a The Voice Season 15 runner-up from Barron, Wisconsin, talks about his career since the show, his new releases, and a jam session with Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington.
Know a local business, event, or neighbor who deserves the spotlight? We’d love to hear about it.
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