Community

By Brian Roebke

Editor

The Town of Holland Sanitation District is in the process of reorganizing and becoming more compliant with state law, which requires commissioners to be appointed by the town board with staggered terms.

By Judy Dixon Hebbe

Reporter

By Tom Collins

Reporter

With the realities of the wastewater treatment plant improvement costs just months ahead the Sherwood Village Board examined where the first step in the proposed sewer rate increase stands during their May 22 meeting.

Local 1594 members Ryan Steffel and Sam Klimek hosted City of Kaukauna HR Director Shanon Swaney and Mayor Tony Penterman to “Fire Ops 101” on Wednesday, May 25. 

The event, hosted by Madison College and Madison Firefighters Local 311, gave elected and appointed officials a real life “day in the life” of a firefighter. 

By Judy Dixon Hebbe

Reporter

Combined Locks Village Board reviewed pond construction bids for the Cedars East storm water pond, which will be shared 50/50 with Kimberly, at last week’s meeting

By Tom Collins

Reporter

Recently this reporter received a call from Sherwood’s Jesse Troestler about a new project he was preparing to announce. Troestler was taking ownership of the High Cliff Golf Course.

Volunteers from the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 41 of Kaukauna distribute handcrafted memorial poppies in exchange for a freewill offering on Thursday and Friday, May 25-26, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at StoneRidge Piggly Wiggly on Crooks Avenue in Kaukauna.

By Judy Dixon Hebbe

Reporter

Special event permits were approved by the Kimberly Village Board for five different functions and ordinance variances were granted for the Jack Grafmeier Memorial Tournament, which brings 12 teams coming from nationwide destinations to Sunset Park June 2-5.

By Tom Collins

Reporter

A growing national trend toward shortened or modified work weeks will have at least a test phase this summer among some City of Kaukauna departments. A pilot proposal was discussed during the May 15 edition of the City of Kaukauna Finance and Personnel Committee.

By Tom Collins

Reporter

Some buildings in Kaukauna may have a fresh look or some interior improvements as part of a program called Renew Kaukauna.