Chamber News

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Friday, September 22, 2023
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of Edwin Frohmader Post 1879 and Auxiliary would like to announce the annual “Buddy Poppy Campaign” at local businesses throughout the Fort Atkinson area on Oct. 6 and 7. Every day is poppy day for hundreds of long-term disabled veterans in Veterans Administration Hospitals and in state veterans’ homes. William Imsland, Buddy Poppy Chairperson for the VFW asks all ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, September 22, 2023
The City of Fort Atkinson Local Government Academy recently concluded a successful run of five sessions. The program was conducted in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Extension. The Local Government Academy, which was open to all City of Fort Atkinson residents of voting age, provided an opportunity for residents to learn more about City operations and services, widen community ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
With 590 fire hydrants located throughout the City that provide fire protection to homes and businesses, keeping each one in proper working order calls for regular maintenance. Each spring and fall the Water Utility performs a preventative action known as hydrant flushing, which verifies the network has adequate water flow to perform its essential duties. It also serves a secondary purpose in ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, September 11, 2023
FORT ATKINSON, WI – Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU), a local credit union serving members throughout Southeast Wisconsin since 1940, is partnering with Happy Money Happy Life author Jason Vitug to host a local seminar, spreading the message of health, wealth, and financial well-being. The book tour will stop in Fort Atkinson on Monday, October 9 for a special event at the Fort Atkinson High ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, September 06, 2023
FORT ATKINSON, WI – Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) donated $1,000 to the Fort Atkinson Beautification Council to support their efforts to bring a cow parade to Fort Atkinson. The mission of the Beautification Council is to improve and beautify the community of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Fort Atkinson has a rich history around the dairy industry. Within the city lies the National Dairy Shrine, ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Fort Atkinson Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of its Fall/Winter Guide, packed with an array of engaging programs and activities suitable for all ages. The guide is released for viewing, and program registration begins on September 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. The Fall/Winter Guide showcases an extensive selection of both established favorites ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Thursday, August 03, 2023
FORT ATKINSON, Wisconsin – TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) has launched service in Fort Atkinson and made its first connection to the company’s high-speed, all-fiber internet. Construction began last fall on TDS’ project, which will bring internet speeds up to 8Gig plus TV and phone service. At 8Gig, files of any size can be uploaded or downloaded nearly instantly, making the network ideal ...read more
Categories: Economic, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, July 17, 2023
Associated Appraisal Consultants, the City’s contracted appraisal service, will be mailing notices of partial reassessment to every property owner in the City of Fort Atkinson starting Aug. 15. The notices are a part of the Interim Market Update the City is undergoing to return to compliance with assessment ratios set by state statute. The overall assessment ratio of properties within the City is ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, July 17, 2023
 The Fort Farmers Market wants to express sincere appreciation to six local businesses for their sponsorships this season: Fort HealthCare (Presenting Sponsor), Fort Community Credit Union (Arts Sponsor), Bob Kirk State Farm Insurance (Music & Entertainment Sponsor), and Animal Clinic of Fort Atkinson, Blodgett Garden Center, and Builders FirstSource (Food Access Sponsors). "The Presenting ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, April 28, 2023
The Department of Transportation will begin work on a road construction project on U.S. Highway 12 through the City of Fort Atkinson from Madison Ave. to County Highway M. The work is scheduled to start May 1, weather permitting. The road will remain open during construction with flagging operations in place. The project will include the milling and overlay of U.S. Highway 12 along with the ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, March 24, 2023
The Fort Atkinson Annual Holiday Parade organized by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce evokes fond memories of candy, lights, warm blankets, and Santa. It’s truly a special way to kick off a special time of the year. This year, however, the Chamber needs to announce a permanent date change to the Holiday Parade. Starting in 2023, the Holiday Parade will be switching from the second ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Chamber