Groundbreaking for the expansion of G.A Miller, Inc.

Northwest Regional Planning Commission Program Manager Jeff Dietrich, pictured on the far right, attended the groundbreaking for the expansion of G.A Miller, Inc. of Prentice, WI.

Private funds along with NWBDC funds are being used to construct the 12,048 square foot building at the Northwest corner of Highway 13 and Old Highway 8. The new site will not only give the business better visibility and... Read on...

Trade Lake Area Recycling Changes

The Recycling Control Commission’s recycling bin located at the Trade Lake Town Garage will be relocated to the area inside the Town Garage security fence effective November 3, 2012.

Residents will only have access to the recycling bin when the town garbage center is open each Saturday from 9:00am-2:00pm.

When using the recycling bin, please remove recyclables from all plastic and paper bags, flatten... Read on...

Visions Northwest Regional Development Group Elects Officers

On July 26, 2012, the “Visions Northwest” Regional Development Group met and held elections. Dale A. Kupczyk, Executive Director of the Ashland Area Development Corporation, was elected to the position as Chairman of “Visions Northwest.”

Kelly Klein, Iron county Economic Development, was voted to serve as Vice-Chairman; and, WITC President Bob Meyer was elected to the post of Secretary-Treasurer.

In other action, the Visions Northwest Regional Development... Read on...

NWRPC Holds 2012 Annual Meeting

Northwest Regional Planning Commission held its Annual Meeting at Flat Creek Inn & Suites in Hayward, WI on Wednesday, June 27th, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.

Chairman Doug Finn welcomed the attendees and expressed what great partnerships have been formed throughout the Northwest Region. Minutes of the December Semi-Annual Meeting were approved as well as the June 2012 Vouchers.... Read on...

WisDOT Frac Sand Presentation

View the Frac Sand Powerpoint (PDF file) presented by Tom Beekman, WisDOT Planning Chief at the NWRPC Annual Meeting on June 27th, 2012.

Iron County Receives Excellence Award for a Planning Document from APA-Wisconsin Chapter

In 2008, Iron County embarked on a multi-phase endeavor to identify inconsistencies between the comprehensive plans of the 10 unincorporated towns and the countywide zoning and subdivision ordinances, adopted in 1971.

After several joint county-town meetings, a final proposal was unveiled which created new zoning districts and significantly modified others. A revised subdivision ordinance was also developed, which includes provisions for... Read on...

City of Spooner adopts Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

The City of Spooner adopted a Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan at their March, 2012 City Council meeting. The plan has been created to provide a local approach to meeting existing and future needs for expanding pedestrian and bicycle opportunities.

A bicycle route throughout the City has been proposed that would link neighborhoods, schools, downtown and other community assets. Northwest Regional Planning Commission assisted the City of Spooner in the plan development... Read on...

Steve Rannenberg Receives Distinguished Leadership Award from APA-Wisconsin Chapter

The Northwest District of the American Planning Association- Wisconsin Chapter annually recognizes outstanding individuals and planning efforts throughout the twenty six counties that make up the district.

Steve Rannenberg, Douglas County Planning and Zoning Administrator was recognized for his distinguished leadership in his work on the Douglas County multi-jurisdictional comprehensive plan. From the early organizational,... Read on...