By Kim McDarison An annual Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Department report presented recently to the Fort Atkinson City Council notes an uptick in room tax revenues in 2021. Tourism Manager Katie Carey presented the report to council on Feb. 17, noting that its purpose was to summarize...
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Haumerson’s Pond ready for Saturday ski and hike
Crews were clearing the ice at Haumerson’s Pond Friday morning after 4-5 inches of snow fell overnight.That means the pond will be in shape for the Family Candlelight Ski & Hike slated for 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26.Activities include ice skating, Eistock, curling, hockey, limbo, hiking and skiing...
City declares Friday snow emergency
In advance of an incoming winter storm, the City of Fort Atkinson has declared a snow emergency which will take effect Friday, Feb. 25, from midnight until noon, according to a news release. The National Weather Service is predicting two to four inches of snow in the area overnight. The...
St. Joe’s pancake breakfast to be held Sunday
Knights of Columbus Council 3396 will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 27, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1660 Endl Blvd., Fort Atkinson. The breakfast features pancakes, Jones Dairy Farm breakfast sausage, egg dish and applesauce for a free will donation. All proceeds from...
City approves changes to Historic Preservation Commission
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council Thursday approved a third and final reading of an amendment to city code changing the requirements for members serving on the city’s Historic Preservation Commission. In a memo to council, City Manager Rebecca Houseman LeMire noted that city staff and the commission...