Heart of the City, a community-based nonprofit group, has announced that a process is now in place through which residents can sign up for "No Mow May," a community-based initiative created in Fort Atkinson to increase pollinator habitat and awareness of the necessity of biodiversity. "After being cooped up in...
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Council hears update on Historical Society trust funds
By Kim McDarisonThe Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday received an update about resources held within two trust accounts established in support of the city’s Historical Society. Both accounts are held at Premier Bank and both were established in 1999, according to a memo to council written by City Clerk/Treasurer/Financial Director Michelle...
Council receives annual tourism report
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council received Tuesday an annual Chamber of Commerce Tourism Report and budget update. Tourism and Marketing Manager Katie Carey began her presentation by sharing the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Department’s mission statement, which, she said, is to promote the city,...
Council proclaims May 8 Migratory Bird Day
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council has proclaimed May 8 as World Migratory Bird Day. The citywide proclamation was made during Tuesday’s city council meeting. City Manager Rebecca Houseman LeMire, who was attending her first city council meeting in her role as city manager, noted in a memo...
Community grant applications due March 15
The Fort Atkinson Community Foundation reminds organizations that March 15 is the deadline for submitting applications for Community Grants.Grant requests will be considered at the foundation’s April board of directors meeting. Should this deadline be missed, the next opportunity to submit an application will be by June 15 to be...