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Wisconsin Rapids faces $850,000 shortfall; organizers seek sponsorships for July Fourth event
Summary
Mayor Matt Zacker said departments trimmed budgets to close an $850,000 shortfall, the city could not fill three positions, and the traditional $25,000 fireworks budget now costs about $30,500, prompting fundraising and sponsorship outreach for Rapids Riverside Freedom Fest.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Mayor Matt Zacker said the city filled an $850,000 budget shortfall this year largely through departmental cuts and is soliciting sponsorships and donations to cover increased event costs for a newly titled Fourth of July celebration, Rapids Riverside Freedom Fest.
"We had to fill a $850,000 budget shortfall this year and we did…
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