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Stevens Point Fire Dept. Explorer Post 242 Steak & Shrimp Fundraiser

Stevens Point Fire Dept. Explorer Post 242 Steak & Shrimp Dinner fundraiser will be Saturday, Feb. 8, beginning at 5 pm at the Moose Family Center, 1025 2nd St. N. Tickets are $18, includes choice of 12 -14 oz ribeye steak or six 16/20 cut shrimp.

Also included: baked potato, salad, dessert. 

Kids 12 and under get free hotdog & French fry meal.

A basket raffle with items and gift certificates donated by businesses and individuals from around Portage County will also be held. Raffle ticke...

Help Wanted: Firefighters

The Stevens Point Fire Dept. is taking applications for Firefighters. Responsibilities include EMS, firefighting, and rescue operations. Do not use City job application, use Firefighter application at FireDepartmentHiring.com before 5 pm, Feb. 7.

SPFD Taking Applications for Firefighters until Feb. 7

The Stevens Point Fire Dept. is taking applications for Firefighters. Responsibilities include EMS, firefighting, and rescue operations. Do not use City job application, use Firefighter application at FireDepartmentHiring.com before 5 pm, Feb. 7.

Voting by Absentee Ballot

Any qualified voter who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk.

A qualified voter is any U.S. citizen who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, and who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 consecutive days before the election.  The elector must als...

Help Wanted: Cashiers and Life Guards at Pool

The City is accepting applications for cashiers and life guards at the Donald Copps Municipal Pool and Waterslide Complex for the Summer of 2020. First round of interviews starts on February 17.

Travel Training Overview Video Released

Central Transportation's Travel Trainer and Stevens Point Community Media have produced a short video to give everyone an overview of what our Travel Training program has to offer, including comments from community members who have used the program.

January 13 City Committees Videos Online, on TV, & on Radio

The January 13 City Committee meeting videos are online. They will play on Community TV (Spectrum channel 984) & on WSNP-LP radio, 105.9 FM, Tuesday, January 14 at 5 & 10 pm, and Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30 am.

Informational Meeting on Creating Business Improvement District Downtown

City staff will present what a Business Improvement District is, how they work in other cities, how properties could be impacted, and answer questions on January 27, 6 pm, Mid-State Technical College, 1001 Center Point Dr., Community Engagement Rm 635.

The City of Stevens Point and Stevens Point Alliance, Inc. have begun exploring the creation of a Business Improvement District. People who own property within the proposed Business Improvement District boundary, and others, are invited to this public inf...

Bus Fares and Passes have New Prices

The prices of Stevens Point City Bus fares and passes have changed as of January 1, 2020. Be sure to check our website for complete pricing so you have the correct fare needed for your ride.

2018 Stevens Point Housing Reports

The Housing Affordability Report analyzes housing development, impacts of regulation, and how we are meeting goals in our Comprehensive Plan. The New Housing Fee Report is a tally of housing fees charged and total fee revenue compared to the prior year.

City Employees - 2020 Wellness Program Flyer Available

The 2020 City of Stevens Point Wellness Program is an opportunity for employees on the City’s high deductible health insurance plan to earn Health Savings Account dollars by completing simple objectives. All details are available in the flyer.

City RFP for Strategic Plan

The City of Stevens Point seeks proposals from qualified firms or teams of firms with the expertise & experience to be a consultant to coordinate the development of a strategic plan for the City. Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 pm, February 28, 2020.

The Plan will be the primary vision-setting and policy-directing strategy to lead the on-going evolution of Stevens Point for the next several years.  

The Plan should include measurable objectives to help improve the City’s responsivene...

Iverson Sled Hills Open, Goereke & Downtown Rinks Open

The Iverson Park sled hills are OPEN during normal hours. Sled hills are icy & fast! Toboggan runs are CLOSED. Goerke Park rinks are OPEN. The downtown ice rink on the square is OPEN. Sign up for "Notify Me" & follow us on Facebook/Twitter for updates.

Polling Place Changes for Districts 5 & 7

The Stevens Point Police Department at at 933 Michigan Ave. is the new District 5 polling place. The Beloved Community Church at 900 Brilowski Rd. is the new
District 7 polling place.

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Talking Point with Mayor Wiza #36 Online, on Radio, & TV

In this episode of "Talking Point with Mayor Mike," Mayor Wiza and guests discuss the "College Possible" program that helps students who are the first in their family to go to college.

Talking Point can be seen on Community TV, channel 984 on Charter Spectrum TV, at the following times:

• Mondays at 12:00 Noon
• Tuesdays at 4:30 pm and 10:00 pm
• Wednesdays at 7:00 am and 4:00 pm
• Thursdays at 4:30 pm and 8:30 pm
• Fridays at 7:00 am and 6:00 pm
• Satur...

Serve on Administrative Appeals Board or Bicycle / Pedestrian Street Safety Committee

The City of Stevens Point has vacancies on the newly-formed Administrative Appeals Board and on the Bicycle / Pedestrian Street Safety Committee. Applicants must be City residents and must fill out our application form.

The Administrative Review Board is a quasi-judicial body that hears and decides appeals of certain determinations made by City staff or City governmental bodies.  

The Review Board acts similarly to a judge in that it hears testimony, receives evi...

Transmission Line Clearance Maintenance in Koziczkowski Park

American Transmission Co. will perform line clearance maintenance & vegetation control in the transmission line area in Koziczkowski Park December 16 - Jan. 31. The park will be open to the public, but please stay clear of the contractor while they work.

Maintenance, trimming, and management activities will be performed by a trained contractor according to the terms of the applicable easement.

Questions can be directed to the Stevens Point Park and Recreation office at 715-346-1531.

See a Map of Koziczkowsk...