By Kim McDarison A group of 12 students, all participants in a program called “Leadership Development Academy,” graduated Monday during a ceremony held at Opportunities, Inc., Fort Atkinson. The ongoing program has produced several workforce leadership graduates, with a first group graduating from the program last October. The program was developed by...
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Evergreen tree replacement underway following destructive July storm
By Chris Spangler Evergreen Cemetery is living up to its name again, thanks to the 29 trees and bushes that have replaced those destroyed in the storm that ravaged Fort Atkinson on July 28. Straight-line winds reaching 70 to 80 miles per hour blew down or damaged 60 to 70...
Fort goes trick-or-treating
Fort Atkinson celebrated Halloween with trick-or-treating on Sunday. Ghosts, goblins, superheroes, witches, and a variety of cartoon and movie characters, among others, walked the streets from 1 to 4 p.m. While temperatures were cold, the sun was out, a breeze was low and spirits were high. There will be more...
Show, featuring Cambridge, Fort, Jefferson, Lake Mills, Whitewater artists, to open
The Hoard Historical Museum, Fort Atkinson, has announced that it will be hosting the 50th Annual Art Show and Sale, featuring works created by members of the Black Hawk Artists group. Members within the group hail from Cambridge, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Lake Mills and Whitewater. The museum is located at...
Dwight Foster Public Library slates November activities
The Dwight Foster Public Library, 209 Merchants Ave, Fort Atkinson, has announced its November programming and events. The following opportunities are designed for families and children: Storytime The library will offer several “storytime” programs in November, with each designed to appeal to kids of varying ages. Among such programming is...