“This, That and the Other” was the theme Monday as event-goers gathered in Fort Atkinson's Barrie Park to listen to music performed by the Fort Atkinson Community Band. The summer concert series is in its 63rd year. Four more concerts remain in the series, each on a Monday night, throughout...
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Coast to coast: A bicycle ride built for two
By Kim McDarison Former Fort Atkinson High School science teacher Chick Westby, and his son, Sam, broke camp Wednesday morning in Imperial, Neb. The small community of little more than 2,000 people is among places they’ve encountered as they bike together across America. The coast-to-coast trip they’ve embarked upon began...
Kids and cows find common ground Saturday at the ‘MOOseum’
The grounds of the Hoard Historical Museum, Fort Atkinson, on Saturday were the site of myriad activities, the highlight of which was a tent filled with dairy cows made available for petting. In it's ninth year, the annual event, called "Dairy Day at the MOOseum," offers an opportunity to meet each...
Fort Atkinson Generals Baseball Fest continues through Sunday
The Fort Atkinson Generals 21st annual Baseball Fest continues through Sunday at Jones Park. Sponsored by Rock River Lanes, it features seven baseball games, a carnival midway and a variety of food and beverages for sale. According to a news release, on Friday, the Fort Generals Tournament championship game began...
Fort Charity Concerts kick off 10th season
By Chris SpanglerOrganizers on Wednesday kicked off Fort Atkinson Summer Charity Concerts’ 10th season at Barrie Park.On stage was 7000apart, a Swedish/American alt-pop band.Kiwanians offered popcorn and freeze pops, with donations accepted. Volunteers sold t-shirts and coozies to support the concerts, which benefit the "Lend a Hand" program at Badgerland...