No need to save your spare change … at least to pay library fines. The Dwight Foster Public Library has eliminated charging for late returns on all materials. Starting Feb. 15, the Fort Atkinson library dropped all late fees, following a nationwide trend that has been growing during times of...
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Ball Corp supports BASE
Ball Corporation of Fort Atkinson recently made a $9,000 donation to Badgerland After School Enrichment Program (BASE) as part of its COVID-19 relief funding program. Ball Corporation has supported BASE for many years with corporate sponsorships, event sponsorships and providing volunteer(s) for programs and special events. BASE Executive Director Alicia...
Council receives property tax collection update
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday, Feb. 16, received an update comparing real property and personal property tax collection rates between 2017 and 2020. The report was accompanied by a request for authorization made by City Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director Michelle Ebbert to refer unpaid bills for personal property...
Fire station storage rack approved; server approved for wastewater utility
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council approved on Tuesday, Feb. 16, a new storage racking system for the Fort Atkinson fire station. The new system comes at a cost of $4,497. In a memo to council, Fire Chief Daryl Rausch noted that during the initial bidding for the...
School board hears process to develop new strategic plan
By Kim McDarison The School District of Fort Atkinson Board of Education on Thursday received an update on a process that will create a new strategic plan for the district. The plan potentially could be in place for a five-year period. District Administrator Rob Abbott said the process to create...