Area athletes delivered big time performances during the final weekend of high school track and field season. Vote for which was the most impressive.
- Terri Pederson
The surplus stems from the city paying up front for a street project that ultimately was funded with a local road improvement grant.
- Terri Pederson
Beaver Dam “yarn bombers” returned to town over the weekend to decorate ahead of the upcoming Wisconsin Arts and Peony Festival.
- Terri Pederson
The woman was flown via MedFlight helicopter to University Hospital in Madison.
- Sean Davis
The Division II commit capped her final state meet with another second-place finish to cement herself amongst the best in Patriots program history.
- Sean Davis
The Cardinals Division I football commit overcame a broken toe that nearly derailed his season to deliver his best work at the WIAA state meet.
- Sean Davis
The senior's decision to see out his career on the track paid big dividends as he earned his first career podium finish Saturday at UW-La Crosse.
The Golden Eagles senior moved onto the medal stand thanks to a piece of advice from a teammate-turned-coach.
The Trojans jumper overcame a tough field and made good on her simple goal, becoming the program's first state champion in the event.
An 18-year-old Beaver Dam man was placed on a $500,000 cash bond on Friday after being charged with first-degree attempted homicide.
The Thunderbirds thrower recorded a best-ever finish in her third straight appearance at the state track and field championships in La Crosse.
The Beaver Dam Area Community Choir performed for the first time in May 2025 and will hold its second concert Saturday.
LAKE MILLS — At the May 17 Lakeside Lutheran High School Commencement Concert, the music department, led by band director Glen Pufahl and choral director Steven Springborn, presented music awards for the 2025-2026 academic year to several student musicians.
The United Way of Dodge County has distributed $110,000 in grant funding to local nonprofit organizations, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening communities and improving lives across Dodge County, after shifting to a board-run organization to maximize funds raised going directly to th…
In a collaborative effort to support individuals and families in need, United Way of Dodge County partnered with Moraine Park Technical College to assemble and distribute hygiene kits to nonprofit organizations throughout the county on May 27.
HORICON — Horicon Bank welcomes Matt Pierce to its growing Mortgage Lending team as vice president, serving the bank’s southern footprint, according to a June 4 release.
HORICON — Jahnke’s Juneau Piggly Wiggly continues its community support by designating the Horicon Marshmen Foundation as its charity for the June round-up campaign. Piggly Wiggly customers can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar at checkout, with all proceeds benefiting the Horico…
FRIESLAND — Alsum Farms & Produce has awarded ten $1,000 scholarships as part of its annual high school senior scholarship program, according to a June 3 release. The recipients were selected based on academic achievement; agricultural, community, youth organization involvement and resid…
COLUMBUS — A new housing project is underway on Tower Drive, led by Lamps Landing LLC, it will bring eight twin homes and a two story apartment building designed primarily for residents aged 55 and older to the corner of Tower Drive and Western Avenue.
The Aldo Leopold Foundation releases the 2027 Phenology Calendar. Phenology is the study of the timing of seasonal events, and the Leopold family kept detailed journals tracking hundreds of phenological events during their time at the Shack and beyond.
FOND DU LAC — Moraine Park Technical College recognized the hard work and determination of nearly 200 students at its 2025-26 GED - General Educational Development - and HSED - High School Equivalency Diploma - Completion Ceremony, held May 21 at the Fond du Lac Campus. More than 60 graduate…
WAUPUN — SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital invites the community to celebrate a significant milestone in the hospital’s history - its 75th anniversary from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 28. The open house will feature refreshments in the cafeteria, and the unveiling of a new Agnesian Health…
Families today face many challenges. From finding affordable services and childcare to accessing food, healthcare, transportation and other supports, families are not always aware of the resources available to them. To help connect residents with local programs and services,
The Tumble Tyme Gymnastics team competed in the Wisconsin State Meet on April 25-26. The Level 4 Team took third-place Statewide and the Level 3 Team came in sixth. Individually, Nora Stiers, Level 3, medaled on all events scoring a 34.2 All-Around. Sloane Schweitzer, Level 5, came in first …
Waupun Community Center, 520 McKinley St., Waupun
FOND DU LAC — The Moraine Park Foundation received a $15,000 donation from Fox Valley Savings Bank in support of the Fond du Lac Campus Health and Human Services equipment campaign, according to a May 18 release. The gift will help support the new Health and Human Services wing with updated …
City of Beaver Dam Recreation Department, 209 S. Center St., Beaver Dam.
HORICON — Horicon High School athletes competed at sectionals on May 29 at Sword Field Athletic Complex where Sarah Hodgson qualified in the Shot Put and Alissa Cundy, Azelyn Heller, Kaitlyn Wiard, and Emily Bunkoske qualified for the 4 by 200 relay. The State competition began June 5 in La Crosse.
MAYVILLE — The Common Council of the city of Mayville approved two resolutions on May 26, creating new opportunities for residents of Mayville and neighboring communities to access recreational facilities at reduced rates. These initiatives are designed to promote community wellness, afforda…

