By Kim McDarison Fundraising for the 2021 Wisconsin Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge closed Friday and members of the North Shore Chophouse six-member team jumped into the frigid waters of Lake Koshkonong on Sunday, Chophouse manager and plunge team captain Sarah Hausmann said. The team raised over $3,500 for Wisconsin’s...
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March 15 deadline for Grants for Girls applications
By Chris Spangler Contributor The deadline is fast approaching to apply for Grants for Gals, a nontraditional scholarship to help local girls and women meet an educational, cultural, leadership or professional advancement need. The grant is offered by members of the Fort Atkinson Branch of the American Association of University Women...
AAUW scholarships for women available
The Fort Atkinson Community Foundation has announced that three American Association of University Women (AAUW) scholarships, with awards totaling almost $20,000 for the 2021-22 school year, are available to women who either reside in the School District of Fort Atkinson, are employed in Fort Atkinson or are a graduate of...
Vern Zech is a Fort native on a social media mission
By Kim McDarison If you follow social media in Fort Atkinson, you likely know the name Vern Zech. The “admin” of two Facebook pages — “Fort Atkinson Wi.: Taking a Stroll Down Memory Lane Then And Now” and “Jefferson County Obituaries” — Zech’s posts reach some 9,200 and 4,800 group members, respectively.While...
Little Free Libraries scavenger hunt a success
Fort Atkinson-area residents headed outdoors for fresh air and fun during Saturday’s Little Free Library Scavenger Hunt. It was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the National Day of Unplugging, celebrating the 12th year of helping people take a break from their technological devices. The event...