By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 2, gave approval to city staff to solicit terms for a loan, monies from which could be used to help pay for the purchase of a dump truck and perform street repairs. In April, the city accepted the terms of a...
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Vruwink receives Wisconsin Dairy Business Association award
State Rep. Don Vruwink, D-Milton, recently received the Legislative Excellence Award from the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association.The award recognizes legislators for ongoing support for farmers, processors and the broader dairy community.“As a member of the Dairy Task Force, I got to know dairy farmers around the state, and I know...
Lombardi inspires
Fort Atkinson was in the spotlight during Sunday evening’s Super Bowl LV. The community was featured in several scenes during a 1-minute, 45-second commercial sponsored by the National Football League.The commercial shared an inspirational speech by the late legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi as a backdrop to the...
Painting the town, again
By Kim McDarison Artist Larry Schultz might live in Milton, but he’s made an impression on Fort Atkinson. Those familiar with the mural on the city’s water department building, 37 North Water Street, know his work, and visitors to the National Dairy Shrine at the Hoard Museum may be familiar with...
Wards combined for April election
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday voted in favor of combining the city’s 10 wards in advance of the April 6 General Election. City Clerk Michelle Ebbert noted that the process of combining wards was similar to the process undertaken last month when council approved combining wards for...