The Eli Pierce-Fort Atkinson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently honored over 1,000 veterans during a three-day event over which DAR members placed "Roses of Remembrance” on graves in Jefferson, Whitewater, and Fort Atkinson. The activity is part of a DAR Day of Service held annually...
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Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson announces ‘Bids for Kids’ online auction
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson has announced its second annual ‘Bids for Kids’ online auction. The event is planned to run from Nov. 29 through Dec. 13. Proceeds raised from the event will be used to benefit local youth initiatives and other community causes. “We know kids in...
‘Most Intriguing Halloween House’ recipients awarded
Fort Atkinson Online’s “Most Intriguing Halloween House” contest winners Erin and David Drake on Friday were presented with several tokens of appreciation for their Halloween decorating prowess. Their home, designated House No. 4, was one of 12 visited on Saturday, Oct. 23, and was selected by a panel of...
‘Merry Mixer’ among floats slated for Fort chamber holiday parade
By Kim McDarison The “Merry Mixer,” a lighted cement mixing truck owned and operated by Ozinga, an Illinois-based concrete supplier, will be participating this year in the 25th Fort Atkinson Holiday Parade, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 13. The entry is one of 50 lighted floats and vehicles participating...
Equine hero’s story to be told at Dwight Foster Public Library
In honor of Veterans Day, the story of “Staff Sgt. Reckless,” an equine hero of the Korean War, will be shared at the Dwight Foster Public Library, Thursday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. The program is sponsored by the library and the U.S. Veterans Library Project, according to information released by...