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Friday, September 29, 2023Chamber Honors Local Businesses and Community Members at Family Fall Fest
Chamber Honors Local Businesses and Community Members at Family Fall FestThe Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce honored several local businesses and individuals at its Family Fall Fest last Saturday, September 23, held at Warm Belly Farm. The Tourism Counts award, which recognizes a business instrumental to increasing community tourism, was presented to Bait Box on the Rock. Owner Brian Huser was recognized for attracting anglers and outdoor enthusiasts across the region to Fort Atkinson through his
Friday, September 22, 2023VFW ‘Buddy Poppy’ campaign 2023 to begin
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of Edwin Frohmader Post 1879 and Auxiliary would like to announce the annual “Buddy Poppy Campaign” at local businesses throughout the Fort Atkinson area on Oct. 6 and 7. Every day is poppy day for hundreds of long-term disabled veterans in Veterans Administration Hospitals and in state veterans’ homes. William Imsland, Buddy Poppy Chairperson for the VFW asks all patriotic citizens to wear the Buddy Poppy as a symbol of freedom. “I urge all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy
Friday, September 22, 2023Fort Atkinson Local Government Academy concludes successful program
The City of Fort Atkinson Local Government Academy recently concluded a successful run of five sessions. The program was conducted in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Extension. The Local Government Academy, which was open to all City of Fort Atkinson residents of voting age, provided an opportunity for residents to learn more about City operations and services, widen community relationships, develop leadership skills and identify opportunities to apply leadership skills in the community and
Wednesday, September 13, 2023Fall hydrant flushing to begin September 22
With 590 fire hydrants located throughout the City that provide fire protection to homes and businesses, keeping each one in proper working order calls for regular maintenance. Each spring and fall the Water Utility performs a preventative action known as hydrant flushing, which verifies the network has adequate water flow to perform its essential duties. It also serves a secondary purpose in removing sediment that naturally accumulates in water pipes. Flushing it out of the system helps uphold the high
Monday, September 11, 2023FCCU Hosts Local Book Tour with Happy Money Happy Life Author Jason Vitug
FORT ATKINSON, WI – Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU), a local credit union serving members throughout Southeast Wisconsin since 1940, is partnering with Happy Money Happy Life author Jason Vitug to host a local seminar, spreading the message of health, wealth, and financial well-being. The book tour will stop in Fort Atkinson on Monday, October 9 for a special event at the Fort Atkinson High School auditorium, 925 Lexington Blvd, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and a presentation will
Wednesday, September 06, 2023Fort Community Credit Union Donates $1,000 to Beautification Council
FORT ATKINSON, WI – Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) donated $1,000 to the Fort Atkinson Beautification Council to support their efforts to bring a cow parade to Fort Atkinson. The mission of the Beautification Council is to improve and beautify the community of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Fort Atkinson has a rich history around the dairy industry. Within the city lies the National Dairy Shrine, TopCon, Nasco, Jones Dairy Farm and Hoard’s Dairyman. The Beautification Council is bringing a city-wide display
Thursday, August 03, 2023News Release: 8/3/2023
FORT ATKINSON, Wisconsin – TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) has launched service in Fort Atkinson and made its first connection to the company’s high-speed, all-fiber internet. Construction began last fall on TDS’ project, which will bring internet speeds up to 8Gig plus TV and phone service. At 8Gig, files of any size can be uploaded or downloaded nearly instantly, making the network ideal for commercial customers as well as households with large, shared internet needs. Service becomes available
Monday, July 17, 2023Why Sponsors Matter to the Fort Farmers Market
The Fort Farmers Market wants to express sincere appreciation to six local businesses for their sponsorships this season: Fort HealthCare (Presenting Sponsor), Fort Community Credit Union (Arts Sponsor), Bob Kirk State Farm Insurance (Music & Entertainment Sponsor), and Animal Clinic of Fort Atkinson, Blodgett Garden Center, and Builders FirstSource (Food Access Sponsors). "The Presenting Sponsorship allows us to keep the Market current, fresh, and beautiful," says Fort Farmers Market Manager, Aimee
Friday, April 28, 2023Roadwork to start on U.S. Highway 12 from Madison Ave. to County Highway M
The Department of Transportation will begin work on a road construction project on U.S. Highway 12 through the City of Fort Atkinson from Madison Ave. to County Highway M. The work is scheduled to start May 1, weather permitting. The road will remain open during construction with flagging operations in place. The project will include the milling and overlay of U.S. Highway 12 along with the upgrade of 92 sidewalk ramps, curb and gutter replacement at the ramps and removal and replacement of sidewalk at the
Friday, March 24, 20232023 Fort Atkinson Holiday Parade Date Change
The Fort Atkinson Annual Holiday Parade organized by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce evokes fond memories of candy, lights, warm blankets, and Santa. It’s truly a special way to kick off a special time of the year. This year, however, the Chamber needs to announce a permanent date change to the Holiday Parade. Starting in 2023, the Holiday Parade will be switching from the second Saturday in November to the first Sunday in December. “The change became necessary after collaborative discussions
