Lena
The Village of Lena is filled with great features and a rich history. The village has grown since it was known as Maple Valley to the first settlers in the area. The Village’s first fire bell is now displayed across from Citizens Bank located on Main Street in the Civic Club park.
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Some of the local businesses include: Wagner’s Supermarket, Citizens Bank, Maple Valley Insurance, several restaurants and taverns, and the well known Kugel’s Cheese Mart. A few years ago, one of the town’s largest industries was devastated by a large fire. Since then, Frigo’s (later called Stella and now Saputo Cheese USA) has grown to become one of the county’s largest employers known worldwide. We are also very proud of the new CMH Primary Care Clinic.
For recreation, people in this village enjoy hunting, fishing, and sports. Lena School District includes Lena Public Schools. The high school is technologically advanced and fully equipped with many benefits such as the TRITON Network (distance learning) which allows students to take classes offered at other schools via interactive cameras and microphones. The school enrollment on average is 450 students.
One of the community’s highlights includes Dairyfest, an annual community celebration in early September. The event includes a parade and many family activities.
Only a half-hour away from Green Bay, Lena serves as a nice getaway and an ideal relocation away from city life. Anyone driving through Lena is encouraged to stop and take advantage of the small town atmosphere. So come visit the friendly community and enjoy the scenery.
Businesses in Lena
Lena Community Information
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Population
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1995 |
2000 Census |
2005 Projected |
| City |
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585
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Education Facilities - Public and Private Schools
| Type |
No. |
Faculty |
Students |
Grades |
| Preschool |
1 |
2 |
32 |
4K |
| Elementary |
1 |
19 |
159 |
K - 5 |
| Middle |
1 |
19 |
108 |
6 - 8 |
| Junior High |
|
|
|
|
| High School |
1 |
20 |
150 |
9 - 12 |
| Private/Parochial |
|
|
|
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| Technical College (50 mile radius) |
3 |
830 |
60,100 |
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| University (75 mile radius) |
4 |
595 |
9,564 |
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High school graduation rate: 92.6%
Licensed Daycare Facilities
Family Daycare Centers (4-8 children): 0
Group Daycare Centers (8+ children): 2
Health Facilities
Number of hospitals serving community: 0
Total number of beds: 0
Distance to nearest facility: 9 miles - Location: Oconto Falls
Clinics in community: 1
Total in Community:
MD: 1
DO: 0
Dentist: 0
Remarks: We have a nurse practitioner who practices in Lena
Recreation Facilities in city or within 10 miles:
Public Golf Course: 0
Public Parks: 1
Public Tennis Court: 0
Public Swimming Pool: 0
Country Clubs: 0
Transportation Services
Rail Service:
Community served by railroads: (x) yes () no
Piggy back ramp available: () yes (x) no
Distance to nearest piggy back service: 35 miles
Motor Carrier:
Intercity bus service available: () yes (x) no
Highways serving city: Federal - 141
Distance to nearest 4 lane highway / interstate hwy: 1/4 miles
Number of local truck terminals: 0
Number of intrastate carriers: 0
Number of interstate carriers: 0
Port Service:
Available locally: () yes (x) no
Location: Green Bay:
Actual channel depth: 26 feet
Foreign Trade Zone:
Within Green Bay FTZ Sub Zone: (x) yes () no
Air Service:
Distance to nearest public airport: 13 miles
Name: J Douglas Make Memorial Airport
Type of runway: hard surface
Length of runway: 3,200 feet - Lighted
Unicom radio: (x) yes () no
Instrument Landing System: (x) yes () no
VOR: () yes (x) no
Non-directional beacon: (x) yes () no
Distance to nearest commercial air service: 35 miles
Airport Name: Austin Straubel International Airport
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Utilities
Electricity
Name of supplier: WPS
Natural Gas
Name of local distributor: WPS
Water
Source of water: Village
System capacity: 500 gallons per minute
Sanitary Sewer
Municipal sewer system serving industrial park: (x) yes () no
Percent of community served by sewer: 100%
Telephone
Name of service provider: CenteryTel
Commercial/Industrial Support Services
| Type |
# of Firms |
Distance if
not in city |
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Tool & Die
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0 |
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| Heat Treating |
0 |
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| Machine Shop |
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1 |
| Sheet Metal |
0 |
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| Welding Supplies |
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1 |
| Data Processing |
0 |
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| Office Equipment Sales |
0 |
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| Office Equipment Repair |
0 |
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| Computer Sales |
0 |
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| Computer Service |
0 |
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Labor Force Summary
Workforce Development
Municipal Services
Type of local gov: Village Board
City zoning ordinance in effect: (x) yes () no
County zoning ordinance in effect: (x) yes () no
Subdivision ordinance with design standards in effect: (x) yes () no
Number of full time fire department personnel: 0
Number of part time fire department personnel: 25
Number of full time city policemen: 2
Industrial waste pick-up service: We have our own
Public library in community: (x) yes () no
Percent of city streets paved: 100%
Miscellaneous Information
Community Facilities
Number of churches: Protestant: 4 Catholic: 1
Parcel courier service delivery: (x) yes () no
UPS, Fed Ex
Communications
Local radio stations: AM, FM
Number of TV channels received: 7, distance 35
Is city served by cable TV: yes
Financial
Number of banks in city: 1
Development Contacts
Oconto County
Oconto County Economic Development Corporation
PO Box 43
Oconto, WI 54153
920-834-6969 or 800-297-4343
Local
Lena Village
Ken Linzmeyer
342 Rosera ST Box 215
Lena, WI 54139
920-829-6125
Wisconsin Public Service
Pat Engebos - Economic Development
700 N Adams Street
Green Bay, WI 54301-9002
920-433-4952 or 800-558-1807
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