Wautoma Kiwanis Club

05/22/2026

CAP Services visits Kiwanis

Ashley Podoll from CAP Services, Family Support Center, spoke to Wautoma Kiwanis at its Thursday meeting. Ashley is the coordinator of SNYC (Supporting Youth Nurturing Communities) and is currently working with parents and children concerning social media and the time children are on screens, from school hours to home usage. Her main program through the Family Support Center is parent education which receives referrals from Human Services. Ashley is pictured with Jennifer Pulvermacher, Wautoma Kiwanis Vice President. All are invited to visit a Wautoma Kiwanis meeting on Thursday mornings at 7 am at Stahl's Celebration Center.

Article by Kathy Studebaker

05/15/2026

Last thursday night we were able to formally award Jeff Nett as he was awarded a“Distinguished Member Award” by giving him his certificate, shown are Kiwanis President Nikki Van and Jeff Nett. Way to go Jeff!

05/15/2026

Mary Kunasch is a Community Leader

Mary Kunasch visited the Wautoma Kiwanis meeting and discussed the Easter egg hunt and other activities in the community. Mary was responsible for bringing back the Easter egg hunt to Wautoma after many years with the help of the City and Kiwanis. With her dedication, our area enjoys such activities as FreedomFest, Augustfest and Harvestfest. Mary is also the director of the Senior Center where you can participate in pickleball, bingo, cards, pool, Silver Sneakers and aerobics for about $1, as well as daily lunches. Pictured with Mary is Jennifer Pulvermacher, Kiwanis Vice President. Visitors are welcome to check out Wautoma Kiwanis at our Thursday 7:00 am meetings at Stahl's Celebration Center.
*Article by Kathy Studebaker

05/09/2026

True Harvest Bourbon Co. Visits Wautoma Kiwanis

Becky and Jennifer Popek attended the Wautoma Kiwanis meeting and explained some of what goes into making a good bourbon. The Popek sisters grew up on their family farm near Wild Rose and plan to preserve the farm by growing the grains necessary to make bourbon. Corn, rye, barley and wheat can all be used to distill spirits but bourbon must contain at least 50% corn to be called bourbon. Their goal is to showcase Waushara County agriculture and to use only Waushara County grain in their bourbon. They are currently serving cocktails and mocktails at their store in Wild Rose Thursday through Sundays and you can find their hours and special events on their website. Pictured are Becky Popek, Jennifer Popek and Jennifer Pulvermacher, Kiwanis Vice President. You are invited to attend a Kiwanis meeting at Stahl's Celebration Center on Thursday mornings at 7 am.

*Article written by Kathy Studebaker

04/24/2026

Congratulations to our members Gary Christensen, Jeff Stahl and Jeff Nett(not pictured) for being awarded “Distinguished Members”and given certificates presented by WI Upper Michigan, Dist 9 Lt. Governor Pete Duesterbeck this morning! Way to go Wautoma Kiwanis!

04/16/2026

Wautoma Kiwanis was pleased to welcome Wautoma Key (Kiwanis Empowering Youth) Club members who attended the recent District Convention (DCON) and shared their insights. These students are exceptional individuals who are destined for greatness.

04/04/2026

It took less than a minute and just like that 2400+ eggs were gone, a truly fun time had by all. What a great time at the Wautoma’s Easter egg hunt.

Though the weather put us inside it still was a fantastic event that lifted everyone's spirits. Mary Kunasch did an outstanding job putting this together. And Wautoma Kiwanis was proud to help out at the event, making a real difference.

04/03/2026

03/26/2026

Kiwanis 'n Cops 'n Kids

On March 24th, Mrs. Schmitt’s second grade class at Riverview School welcomed Officer Ryan Behlke of the Wautoma police department and Kiwanis member Sue Cody. Officer Behlke read aloud two books to the students and then each child chose a new book to keep as their own. It was part of the Kiwanis initiative: Kiwanis ‘n Cops ‘n Kids. This national program aims to connect community members with students while promoting the importance of reading. Mrs. Schmitt’s class is the fourth class at Riverview to participate in the program so far.

Article by Sue Cody