By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council received Tuesday an annual Chamber of Commerce Tourism Report and budget update. Tourism and Marketing Manager Katie Carey began her presentation by sharing the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Department’s mission statement, which, she said, is to promote the city,...
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Council proclaims May 8 Migratory Bird Day
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council has proclaimed May 8 as World Migratory Bird Day. The citywide proclamation was made during Tuesday’s city council meeting. City Manager Rebecca Houseman LeMire, who was attending her first city council meeting in her role as city manager, noted in a memo...
City receives $1.4 million block grant to eliminate blight
The city of Fort Atkinson announced Thursday that it is the recipient of just over $1.4 million awarded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The grant is facilitated through the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Energy, Housing, and Community Resources and was awarded for the purpose...
Epidemiologist: COVID-19 cases on decline, but precautions must continue
By Chris Spangler Contributor As the number of COVID-19 cases declines, the public is reminded that social distancing and wearing facemasks remain extremely important in curbing the coronavirus’ spread. Jefferson County epidemiologist Samroz Jakvani confirmed that the 14-day rolling average of positive COVID cases has been dropping in...
Council receives property tax collection update
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday, Feb. 16, received an update comparing real property and personal property tax collection rates between 2017 and 2020. The report was accompanied by a request for authorization made by City Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director Michelle Ebbert to refer unpaid bills for personal property...