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Columbus Journal

Wisconsin boosts Beaver Dam Fire Department’s cadets

Wisconsin boosts Beaver Dam Fire Department’s cadets

  • Terri Pederson

Twenty percent of the Beaver Dam Fire Department’s full-time firefighters were, at one time, part of the department’s cadets program.

City of Beaver Dam gets good news about health insurance

City of Beaver Dam gets good news about health insurance

  • Terri Pederson

City Administrator Larry Bielke said it’s almost unheard of in the municipal world.

1996: Columbus Chemical Industries.

This week in Columbus history

  • Columbus Area Historical Society

1976

Juneau man sentenced to life for murdering estranged wife

Juneau man sentenced to life for murdering estranged wife

  • Terri Pederson

Zach Rasch remained motionless in court on Tuesday while friends and family of his estrange wife, who he had murdered two years earlier, went through details of his actions and torn their lives apart as well including that of one of her young sons.

Amy Laundrie: Listen to the sounds of a Wisconsin summer

Amy Laundrie: Listen to the sounds of a Wisconsin summer

    The Sounds of a Wisconsin Summer

    SAVVY SENIOR: How families can find lost money after a loved one dies

    SAVVY SENIOR: How families can find lost money after a loved one dies

    • JIM MILLER

    Dear Savvy Senior,

    Beaver Dam Fire Department responds to small fire at Meta site

    Beaver Dam Fire Department responds to small fire at Meta site

    • Terri Pederson

    The source of the fire is believed to be discarded roofing materials at the Meta integrated AI data center under construction at N8853 Highway A.

    COLUMBUS COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE: July 27-31

      Columbus Community Center Activities

      Senior Menus: July 27-31

        Dodge County Senior Nutrition Program

        Beaver Dam Fire Department responds to small fire at Meta site

        Beaver Dam Fire Department responds to small fire at Meta site

          The source of the fire is believed to be discarded roofing materials at the Meta integrated AI data center under construction at N8853 Highway A.

          Fall River trap shooting team beats 1,800 teams to win National title

          Fall River trap shooting team beats 1,800 teams to win National title

            By Saturday, the team was back home, training young students to learn and love the sport.

            Beaver Dam protesters join national effort to curb AI data centers

            Beaver Dam protesters join national effort to curb AI data centers

              Nationwide, there were 142 protests organized by HumansFirst on Saturday in opposition to the explosion of data centers.

              1996: Emily Neims, Danielle Miller, Claire Lueders, Back Joe Fahrenkopf, Bryce Caldwell.

              This week in Columbus history

                1976

                Waupun Council approves new subdivision that will add housing options

                Waupun Council approves new subdivision that will add housing options

                  The agreement with Highway View Holdings will provide flexibility for the lots, enabling single-family homes, duplexes and custom-built homes.

                  Splash pad down? Beaver Dam firetruck steps up

                  Splash pad down? Beaver Dam firetruck steps up

                  Beaver Dam Fire Department was saving summer on Wednesday with its own version of the splash pad.

                  COLUMBUS COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE: July 20-24

                  Columbus Community Center Activities

                  Columbia County Senior Menus: July 20-24

                  Columbia County

                  Former Loaves and Fishes chef accused of sexually assaulting teen

                  Former Loaves and Fishes chef accused of sexually assaulting teen

                  Beaver Dam’s Loaves and Fishes cut ties with the former volunteer chef for the free meal program after learning he was charged with assaulting a teenage girl.

                  Amy Laundrie: Happy for the hanky I hoped I wouldn’t need

                  Amy Laundrie: Happy for the hanky I hoped I wouldn’t need

                  Right before my granddaughter Maria's wedding, her sister Vanessa handed me a beautifully embroidered handkerchief and said the bride wanted me to have it. As she hurried off to deliver others, I smiled at the thoughtfulness of the gift. It wasn't simply a hanky. It was Maria's way of acknow…

                  Beaver Dam’s ‘SpongeBob’ leans into youthful enthusiasm

                  Beaver Dam’s ‘SpongeBob’ leans into youthful enthusiasm

                  The Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical” opens on Thursday and has shows going throughout the weekend.

                  1996: John Tramburg with Bryan Tramburg and two unknowns.

                  This week in Columbus history

                  1976

                  Senior Menus: July 20-24

                  Dodge County Senior Nutrition Program

                   Ashippun woman chosen as Dodge County Fairest of the Fair

                   Ashippun woman chosen as Dodge County Fairest of the Fair

                  The Fairest of the Fair serves as promotor and spokesperson for the Dodge County Fair, held Aug. 19-23.

                  SAVVY SENIOR: Doctor visits without the drive: How Medicare covers telehealth

                  SAVVY SENIOR: Doctor visits without the drive: How Medicare covers telehealth

                  Dear Savvy Senior,

                  Beaver Dam opens cooling shelters amid heat advisory

                  Beaver Dam opens cooling shelters amid heat advisory

                  The Beaver Dam Fire Department is urging residents to take precautions after a heat advisory was issued for the Beaver Dam area from noon on Tuesday through 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

                  UW Health is purchasing Beaver Dam’s hospital and related facilities

                  UW Health is purchasing Beaver Dam’s hospital and related facilities

                  The Marshfield Medical Center–Beaver Dam is a fully integrated medical campus that includes Hillside Manor Nursing Facility and Stone Terrace Senior Living Apartments, and also provides regional services.

                  Wisconsin Dells FFA Chapter officers, from front, left, Ally Kissack, Bailey Paulsen, Harley Madsen, Maggie Tuttle; back row, Nathaniel Nolden, Abbie Rave, Robert Degner, Brady Hess, Khammi Alsum, Alexis Nolden on June 18.

                  Wisconsin Dells FFA Chapter named National Chapter Award winner

                  The Wisconsin Dells FFA Chapter was named the state winner of the 2026 National Chapter Award at the 97th Wisconsin FFA Convention held June 15-18. The Wisconsin Dells FFA advisors are Nathaniel Nolden and Alexis Nolden. This program recognizes the chapters for their overall Program of Activ…

                  Will BeaverFest, Beaver Dam’s new summer celebration, return in 2027?

                  Will BeaverFest, Beaver Dam’s new summer celebration, return in 2027?

                  Fest brought a summer celebration back to Beaver Dam over the weekend that included a fireworks show that lasted a little more than 20 minutes.

                  Cedarburg man seriously injured in motorcycle-deer crash outside Columbus

                  Cedarburg man seriously injured in motorcycle-deer crash outside Columbus

                  A 37-year-old Cedarburg man was taken by a medical helicopter to University  Hospital in Madison on Sunday morning after his motorcycle struck a deer on Highway 16/60.

                  Fellow boaters rescue occupants who jump from burning boat on Fox Lake

                  Fellow boaters rescue occupants who jump from burning boat on Fox Lake

                  No one was injured after a boat started on fire on Fox Lake on Sunday.

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