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Wednesday, May 18, 2022Robert Street Bridge to close, no parking on Main Street starting May 24
The Robert Street Bridge will close to all traffic May 24, 2022 beginning at 5 a.m. for extensive reconstruction. To allow for added traffic volume, Main Street, between just south of S. 3rd Street and N. 3rd Street, will be restriped to four lanes of active traffic, removing all on-street parking. All parking on side streets will remain available. Pedestrian detours will be marked on sidewalks. See the attached map. The bridge will undergo a total deck replacement, including a dedicated left turn lane
Wednesday, May 18, 2022City of Fort Atkinson has signed National Wildlife Federation’s “Mayors’ Monarch Pledge” to help save the Monarch Butterfly
PRESS RELEASE DATE: May 18, 2022 TO: Local Media Outlets FROM: Rebecca LeMire, City Manager RE: City of Fort Atkinson has signed National Wildlife Federation’s “Mayors’ Monarch Pledge” to help save the Monarch Butterfly On Tuesday, the City of Fort Atkinson Council approved a proclamation declaring April 22, 2022 as Monarch Pledge Day in the City of Fort Atkinson. The City signed the National Wildlife Federation’s
Monday, May 16, 202231st Annual Ernie Pope Art Show Begins on May 17 Showcasing Local Student Artists
FORT ATKINSON, WI – The 31st Annual Ernie Pope Art Show will be displayed in the windows of downtown businesses as a walkable art exhibition on Main St, and online at 1fortart.com, from May 17 to June 1. 15 students from each art teacher in the School District of Fort Atkinson and St. Joseph’s Catholic School were chosen to have their artwork on display to recognize their creativity, talent, and hard work. Mediums of art on display include paint, pencil, papercraft, photography, jewelry, garment making,
Friday, May 06, 2022Robert Street Bridge to close, no parking to take effect on Main Street
The Robert Street Bridge will close to all traffic on or after May 23, 2022 for extensive reconstruction. To allow for added traffic volume, Main Street, between just south of S. 3rd Street and N. 3rd Street, will be restriped to four lanes of active traffic. All on-street parking will be eliminated while Robert Street Bridge is closed. Pedestrian detours will be marked on sidewalks. The bridge will undergo a total deck replacement, including a dedicated left turn lane northbound, signal coordination at
Friday, May 06, 2022School District of Fort Atkinson Seeks Community Input Operational, Facility Needs
The School District of Fort Atkinson is inviting residents to take a community-wide survey regarding operational and facility needs as a follow-up to their November 2021 community survey. Over the last 9 months, the district held a series of middle school tours, focus groups, and community conversations. It is apparent that increasing taxes is a concern for many in our community. This concern will be taken into consideration as the Board of Education considers next steps towards any possible referendum
Tuesday, May 03, 2022Hupke Power Center joins the Fort Atkinson Chamber
Getting power equipment tune-ups is often a priority item on a homeowner’s spring task list. The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to introduce Hupke Power Center, an outdoor power equipment repair shop. Don and Dion Hupke, a father and son duo, opened their shop in June 2021.Combined, the Hupkes have over 30 years of experience in the trade, and work on all types of outdoor power equipment including chainsaws, riding mowers, push mowers, tillers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, log splitters,
Wednesday, April 27, 2022Fort Chamber Tourism Creates Rain-Activated Sidewalk Art
Many people use a rainy day for hunkering down inside: cozying up with a good book, working on indoor home projects, or taking a quick nap on the couch. With rain in the forecast, the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Department is hoping to influence people to change their plans and explore Fort Atkinson’s downtown, instead. Using water-repellant paint, the department has applied artistic stencils at various spots on the pavement throughout the downtown area. The goal surrounding this
Tuesday, April 26, 2022Lemonade Day Announces Stand Locations
Participants in this year’s Lemonade Day, a program of the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce, have just completed all of their workshops, with the final lesson focused on marketing and branding their lemonade stands. The marketing workshops were conducted by Marissa Weidenfeller, School District of Fort Atkinson Director of Communications; and Deilee Calvert, Calee Street Marketing owner. Students learned about logos, slogans, brand colors and themes. To date, participants have also learned how to
Monday, April 25, 2022Ambassador Feature: Todd Tesch
What do you do professionally, and what do you love most about your career? I am a chiropractor with LSM Chiropractic in Fort Atkinson. I have been in Fort Atkinson for over 23 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I love being able to help people return to the activities that they enjoy. We have taken care of all ages (literally from 3 days to 98 years old) and all activity levels and we look forward to continue to be an active part of this community.What is your history with the Fort
Friday, April 22, 2022Empowered Training & Wellness joins the Fort Atkinson Chamber
Empowered Training & Wellness, which recently opened an office in Fort Atkinson, has joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce. Owner Audra Rogneby founded Empowered Training & Wellness in February 2020 to offer personal and group fitness classes. The business is named for Rogneby’s mission to help others gain physical and mental confidence. As someone who struggled with body image issues, Rogneby studied Kinesiology in college, and learned that mental health is as important as physical strength and
Thursday, April 21, 2022W&A Driver Recognized as WMCA Driver of the Month
The Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA) recognizes one safety-conscious driver every month. They have selected Kurt Riehl, a W&A driver for the past 14 years, as the March honoree. The Driver of the Month is selected based on their exemplary record of safe driving and professionalism, with additional consideration for civic engagement. Kurt, like many drivers in the industry, came to truck driving as a second career. Whether it was the challenge or independence of truck driving, the relationships
Thursday, April 21, 2022MR Plumber Joins Fort Chamber
MR Plumber, a local plumbing contractor focusing on residential, commercial service and small remodels, has joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce. Owner Mario Rodriguez founded MR Plumber in June of 2017. The business name was chosen because of Rodriguez’s initials. MR Plumber services include tearing out tubs and installing showers, adding a basement bathroom, gas piping, cutting out and replacing leaking drain and water pipes, replacing and repairing water heaters, drain cleaning and
Wednesday, April 20, 2022Fort Chamber Welcomes Mr. Fixer Upper
Mr. Fixer Upper, a hometown handyman service, has joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce.With 27 years in the construction industry, Jacob Stedman is hanging up his hard hat, but continuing to wear a tool belt to perform small home and business repairs and improvements. When it comes to smaller projects, Stedman can handle the “honey-do lists” around the house. He understands that home improvement and repair lists are never ending and is available to clients on a weekly basis if needed. Mr.
Friday, March 25, 2022FCCU announces promotion of Kevin Paynter to Chief Lending Officer
FORT ATKINSON, WI – Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) is pleased to announce the promotion of Kevin Paynter to Chief Lending Officer. In 1989, Paynter joined FCCU as a Collections Officer. In the years following, Paynter held a variety of roles as he progressed through his career at the credit union. In 2000, with the completion of the newly constructed Whitewater Branch, Paynter was promoted to Whitewater Branch Manager in addition to his duties as a loan officer. In his 32 years with the credit union,
Monday, February 21, 2022FCCU honored with Gov. Evers 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award
FCCU honored with Gov. Evers 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award FORT ATKINSON, WI – Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) was recognized on Tuesday February 15th by Gov. Tony Evers as a recipient of the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards during a virtual ceremony. The honor is given in recognition of the efforts FCCU has put forth to serve members and community members by offering a vast variety of free educational resources. As part of their core values, FCCU aspires to be
Friday, October 15, 20212021 Small Business Person of the Year Award
Each year, the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes a small business person on the basis of growth, staying power, business accomplishments, and community involvement. In 2020, we presented this same award virtually to Erin Patterson of Paddy Coughlin’s Pub. Erin was nominated last year for her perpetual enthusiasm in cross-promoting other small businesses and her creativity in delivering quality customer service, even while her business was closed. Erin and her husband Mitch also opened
Friday, October 15, 20212021 Tourism Counts Award
The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce “Tourism Counts” Award is presented to an individual, business, or organization who, by their leadership and efforts, have made a difference in the promotion and development of tourism in our area. The name of the award reflects the tourism commissions’ desire to impress upon the community that tourism does count in the bigger economic picture, and that it does impact the vitality of our city.Last year, our Fall Open House took place virtually, and we recognized
Friday, October 15, 20212021 Friend of the Chamber Award
By now, we are all familiar with the word “pivot,” and many of us have learned exactly what it means to re-invent our business practices in the midst of this new normal. Our chamber was no different, and our first big challenge was to reconfigure our farmer market, now in its 19th year. Deemed an essential business, we felt it was important to continue this weekly program of connecting people to locally-grown produce, and to enable our smallest businesses, our market vendors, to continue to operate, if
