The Fort Atkinson Historical Society has announced that it has purchased a property adjacent to the Hoard Historical Museum and National Dairy Shrine Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave. The Fort Atkinson Historical Society Board of Directors voted to use historical society funds to purchase the property and is exploring options for...
Category: Community
Friends of Haumerson’s Pond propose $241,000 structure; fundraising efforts underway
By Chris Spangler Fundraising is underway for a multipurpose shelter building at Fort Atkinson’s Haumerson’s Pond. Members of the Friends of Haumerson’s Pond are planning to build a $241,270 structure that will provide equipment and vehicle storage, as well as a kitchen, concession stand and pavilion at the Bark River...
Paid advertisement: Trinity Lutheran’s Rally Day at Barrie Park
Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Atkinson, will be hosting Rally Day, Sunday, Sept. 10, in Barrie Park, 201 Robert St., Fort Atkinson. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with Worship, and includes family-friendly activities beginning at 10 a.m., including a Bounce Castle, face painting, and snacks and games. The event...
First Congregational Church donates $385 to Unity Project
The First Congregational United Church of Christ, UCC, Fort Atkinson, has announced that it has donated $385 to the Unity Project of Fort Atkinson. According to information released by the church, its members, in collaboration with members of the Unity Project, hosted a booth at this year’s first of several...
Beautification Council: Fundraising underway for second Fort downtown mural
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson Beautification Council has announced that fundraising efforts are underway to hire area artist Larry Schultz to paint a second downtown mural depicting historical scenes from Fort Atkinson. Schultz is the artist who was earlier hired by the beautification council to paint the mural on...