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...
Category: Community
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...
Unity Project survey seeks perceptions of Fort Atkinson Police Department
By Chris Spangler As part of the national conversation on law enforcement’s treatment of minorities and other disenfranchised populations, the Unity Project of Fort Atkinson is surveying residents on their perceptions of the local police department. The nonprofit organization established a Community-Police Partnership Team, co-chaired by Kaia Fowler and Sue...
Curbside ‘ice cream social’ July 3 at Hoard Museum
The Hoard Historical Museum and National Dairy Shrine in Fort Atkinson will host its 46th annual Independence Day Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 3.Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event will look different from previous years, but it still will be a fun family event that celebrates the nation’s...
American tale: Immigrant’s dream creates recycling history in Fort
By Kim McDarison The City of Fort Atkinson has recently purchased the former Loeb-Lorman site and plans are underway to prepare it for new uses. Although dormant, the property has a compelling history, including its former and longtime use as a scrapyard, coupled with the lives of the immigrant family...