The Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Saturday marked its 125th anniversary with a reception, according to information released by the group. The event was held at the Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson. According to the release, the local women's organization has...
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Jones Dairy Farm, Helmick named ‘Lue Ehinger Big Heart’ recipients
By Kim McDarison The Heart of the City, a nonprofit, community service group, has announced that it has named Jones Dairy Farm and Mike Helmick as its 2024 “Lue Ehinger Big Heart Award” recipients. A presentation was made by the group to this year's two recipients on Wednesday at the...
Scott Haumersen donates $5,000 toward pond’s planned multipurpose building
By Chris SpanglerThe great-great-nephew of a 19th-century brickmaker has made a second contribution toward improving Haumerson’s Pond at Fort Atkinson’s Bark River Nature Park.Scott Haumersen of Stoughton has given $5,000 toward construction of a multipurpose building planned by the Friends of Haumerson’s Pond. This follows $7,000 donated in 2020.Haumersen is...
Flourishing First Steps launches new ‘Mini Movers’ program
By Kim McDarison Molly Fuller, Flourishing First Steps program coordinator, and Beth Nelson, early childhood special education teacher with the School District of Fort Atkinson, have announced that the preschool-focused programming launched last year is expanding. A new segment, featuring an open-gym format, called “Mini Movers,” will soon become available...
Wisconsin Lions Camp 2024 programs available
The Wisconsin Lions Camp has announced its 2024 programming and is accepting applications, according to information released by the Fort Atkinson chapter of the group. Wisconsin Lions Camp is owned and operated by the Wisconsin Lions Foundation Inc., according to the release. The camp is in its 68th year of...