We were driving around Fort Atkinson the other day and couldn’t help but notice the large number of fire hydrants buried in snow. It wasn’t like the white stuff just had fallen, either. It was in between snowstorms and the sidewalks and driveways had been cleared. Yet, corner after corner,...
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Heart of the City ‘Big Heart’ winners named
Fort HealthCare and Michael Clish (formerly of WFAW) have been chosen for the 2020 Heart of the City “Big Heart Award,” which will be presented at the Fort Memorial Hospital on Friday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. in the hospital mezzanine lobby. With such truly deserving nominees, this is the...
April council meeting rescheduled
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday approved changing its regularly scheduled Tuesday, April 6, meeting to Thursday, April 8, to allow city staff to conduct the spring general election. The Thursday meeting will take place at 7 p.m. City Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Ebbert, in a memo to council, wrote: “Elections...
COVID-19 testing, vaccination registration under way
By Chris Spangler Contributor Wisconsin soon will be launching online registration for coronavirus vaccinations. The state is working with Microsoft to set up the online system, and on Feb. 15, its software will begin being tested in 10 communities. Meanwhile, Jefferson County residents may sign up for the...
Haumerson’s Pond on ‘Discover Wisconsin’
By Chris Spangler Contributor One of Fort Atkinson’s recreational gems is being featured on “Discover Wisconsin.” Haumerson’s Pond and its warming shelter, skating rink and hiking trails are showcased in the tourism television program’s “Know Your Wisconsin” segment highlighting interesting places to visit in the Badger State. It...