Community

By Brian Roebke

Editor

Compiled by Brian Roebke

Editor

Engineering & Operations Director Dave Pahl reported work on the new water treatment system for the City of Kaukauna continues at the Kaukauna Utilities Commission’s meeting on Oct. 16.

By Tom Collins

Reporter

For all those who are tired of train horns breaking the silence, especially at night, quiet is on the way. The rather complex steps that need to be taken, including evaluating each of the crossings involved, are well underway.

By Tom Collins

Reporter

The ongoing and often frustrating scenario of water losses in Sherwood reached an increased level of concern at the Oct. 14 village board meeting.

By Judy Dixon Hebbe

Reporter

“It is with great honor and pride,” President Pro-Tem Lee Hammen said when he introduced Chad Smith as the new fire chief and honored retiring chief, Jim Hietpas, before a full house of firefighters, family and friends at a recent Kimberly Village Board meeting.

By Tom Collins

Reporter

For local election officials, many choices often mean easier or at least common sense choices. Spending money on an apparatus the street department finds it needs after plenty of research or hiring a talented department head usually are fodder for quick consensus.

By Brian Roebke

Editor

By Brian Roebke

Editor 

There had been some confusion about what residents of the Town of Holland could bring in terms of waste directly to the Brown County South Landfill in the town.

By Tom Collins

Reporter

Registered voters in Kaukauna will have the ability to use a drop box to cast their ballot in the upcoming election. The common council voted 5-2 to follow a recommendation by City Clerk Sally Kenney to use the drop box for those who prefer not to mail in their absentee ballot.

By Judy Dixon Hebbe

Reporter

Last week was Mike Rietveld’s last meeting as a trustee on the Combined Locks Village Board, leaving a vacant position to be filled.