By Chris SpanglerA woman who never says no when the Fort Atkinson Rotary Club needs volunteers was honored by the civic organization on Monday.Kim Foelker was named an Honorary Paul Harris Fellow when the Rotarians gathered for their annual awards picnic at the Rock River Park’s Rotary Pavilion.In presenting the...
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2021 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest Winners Announced, Hoard’s Creamery makes the cut
Fort Atkinson-based Hoard's Dairyman Farm Creamery was among dairy manufacturers from across the state submitting entries for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest. The event was held June 24 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. Some 417 entries were submitted, according to information recently released by the Wisconsin...
Fort Atkinson Rotary Club salutes Wiederhoeft, Cheek for service
By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson Rotary Club has recognized two longtime members who have more than lived up to the organization’s motto of “Service Above Self.” Ardell Wiederhoeft and Bob Cheek were honored during the club’s annual picnic luncheon Monday at Rock River Park’s Rotary Pavilion. It marked the...
Fireworks headline variety of Independence Day weekend activities
Jefferson County-area residents should have a blast celebrating the Independence Day holiday this weekend. The following outlines everything from fireworks and concerts to parades and other holiday activities taking place this Thursday through Monday. Jefferson Fireworks will start at dusk on Saturday, July 3, at Jefferson County Fair Park in...
Fort Kiwanis promotes ‘Cops ‘N Kids’ reading program
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson has announced that it is pleased to partner with the Fort Atkinson Police Department to promote the "Cops ‘N Kids" reading program. "Together, these two civic organizations will strive to increase children’s literacy while also building community trust in law enforcement," a recent club...