By Chris Spangler Contributor Bacteria, buoyancy, blocks and biomes were among the subjects under the microscope during the 2021 Fort Atkinson Regional Science Fair.The event was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. A Feb. 14 awards ceremony video and student entries may be viewed at http://www.fasciencefair.org/science-fair/2021-science-fair/.The winners in each...
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Boy Scouts of America Scouting for Food Movement 2021 to begin in March
The Boy Scouts of American (BSA) Scouting for Food Movement 2021 will kick off Saturday, March 6. Five area BSA units will be moving through Fort Atkinson neighborhoods distributing door hangers into which residents can place food donations, Assistant Scout Master of BSA Troop 134 Dan Burhans said. Food donations collected through...
Abstract artwork on display at the library through March
Jason Miklik, MFA brings "Bloom: Intrinsic Power & Storms," a collection of his works to the Dwight Foster Public Library for the month of March. Miklik is a portrait artist who also explores the nature of human portrait image making. This collection of abstract portraits will be on display in the...
Furry Friends 5K Run/Walk sign-up under way
Join the race to help homeless pets by registering for the Humane Society of Jefferson County’s eighth annual Furry Friends 5k Run/Walk. This family- and dog-friendly event will take place on Saturday, May 22, at 9 a.m. at Jefferson County Fair Park. Visit furryfriends5k.org/register to sign up online, or stop...
Library system offers creative solutions for job seekers
By Jill Fuller As we reach the one-year mark of the start of the pandemic, many of us may be looking back on what has changed for us this year. For many, this unfortunately includes the loss of a job. This year, libraries across Jefferson County and the State of Wisconsin...