The Fort Atkinson Community Foundation has announced that three American Association of University Women (AAUW) scholarships, with awards totaling almost $20,000 for the 2021-22 school year, are available to women who either reside in the School District of Fort Atkinson, are employed in Fort Atkinson or are a graduate of...
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Four city council candidates are vying for three seats in April
By Kim McDarison A General Spring Election will be held April 6. City of Fort Atkinson residents will find four candidates vying for three open Fort Atkinson City Council seats on the general election ballot. They are incumbents Mason Becker and Chris Scherer, and challengers Megan Hartwick and Jordan Lamb. Fort Atkinson...
Area obituaries posted on March 7
Glenna Jean Sells
Vern Zech is a Fort native on a social media mission
By Kim McDarison If you follow social media in Fort Atkinson, you likely know the name Vern Zech. The “admin” of two Facebook pages — “Fort Atkinson Wi.: Taking a Stroll Down Memory Lane Then And Now” and “Jefferson County Obituaries” — Zech’s posts reach some 9,200 and 4,800 group members, respectively.While...
Little Free Libraries scavenger hunt a success
Fort Atkinson-area residents headed outdoors for fresh air and fun during Saturday’s Little Free Library Scavenger Hunt. It was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the National Day of Unplugging, celebrating the 12th year of helping people take a break from their technological devices. The event...