View of the new entry hallway, still being used for storage while construction proceeds
Irvin L. Young Memorial Wing nearing completion
The Whitewater Public Library’s Expansion & Renovation Project, which broke ground in October 2024, is heading into its final stretch. The updated timeline is as follows:
October 27-November 8: The library will be closed in order to move back into the renovated space.
November 10-December 6: Curbside pickup services, printing, and assistance via phone and email will be available as construction wraps up.
December 8: Projected reopening of the library building.
The expanded and renovated library adds an additional 4,400 square feet to the library’s space, including an expanded early learning area, a teen area, an expanded Makerspace, additional social seating areas, three additional study rooms, larger meeting rooms equipped with AV and a full kitchen, upgraded and accessible facilities, outdoor seating with expanded Wi-Fi, and more.
The library continues to offer events and programs off-site during construction. View the library’s calendar at whitewaterlibrary.org/events.
The Whitewater Public Library is located at 431 W. Center Street. More information about the library can be found at whitewaterlibrary.org. Contact the library at 262-473-0530 or library@whitewater-wi.gov with questions.
Editor’s note: The above press release was received from the Whitewater Public Library.
The never-ending battle for truth, justice and the human way. Superman faces innumerable challenges including arch nemesis Lex Luthor, Kaiju, pocket universes, Kryptonite and a totalitarian dictator. All in a superhero’s day’s work!
Mark Dorn will have “Super” treats for all.
Seniors in the Park is located in Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road. Although there is no charge to attend, regular participants are encouraged to join Seniors in the Park. The annual fee for residents of the Whitewater Unified School District is $10 and non-residents is $15. The funds support about half of the cost of our front desk staff person for 15 hours per week. The rest comes out of our fundraising monies. If you cannot afford the fee, we have a fund that will cover it for you. Fees are accepted at the Starin Park Community Building or online at https://schedulesplus.com/wwtr/kiosk/
Time & Location for Walworth, Waukesha and Jefferson County Residents Only
Walworth County will host residential Clean Sweep household hazardous waste and electronics recycling events on October 4, 2025, at Walworth County Public Works, W4097 County Road NN, Elkhorn. No registration is required.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team returns to Perkins Stadium to host UW-La Crosse in a top 10 matchup for Family Fest this Saturday. Kickoff in front of what is sure to be a huge crowd is set for 1 PM.
RANKINGS The Warhawks are ranked 9th in the latest national polls from D3football.com and the American Football Coaches Association while the Eagles are listed fifth in both.
SERIES Saturday marks the 74th meeting between these two powerhouses. The series dates back to 1917 and the Eagles claimed both the first win and the last matchup. The Warhawks hold the longest win streak in the series – a 19-game span from 2005-2022. UWW is 17-12 against the Eagles in games played in Whitewater. The Warhawks have shutout the Eagles four times in the series while UWL has tallied seven in the last 108 years.
LAST TIME OUT – UWW UW-Whitewater cruised to a 26-6 win over then-No. 6 Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas two weeks ago. The Warhawks were balanced in their attack against the Crusaders with 255 yards on the ground and three touchdowns through the air.
Justin Klinkner found Patrick Lippe, Brian Stanton and Tyler Vasey on TD passes while Seth Adams hit a pair of field goals. Defensively, Efrein Ramirez and Ethan Gallagher paced UWW with seven tackles each while Gallagher added a sack for a loss of six.
The Warhawks geared up for their Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opener during the bye week last week.
LAST TIME OUT – UWL The Eagles topped Division II Wayne State 31-22 in their last time out on September 20. UW-La Crosse registered 343 yards and four passing touchdowns while totaling just 55 yards on the ground.
With just two non-conference games on their schedule, the Eagles have had two bye weeks so far this season — week one and just last week.
ON THE AIR Saturday’s game will be broadcast live on the WIAC Network courtesy of UWWTV. Live stats will be available on uwwsports.com. Fans can listen to Josh and Bill with the call live on the radio on 105.9 FM The Hog in the Whitewater/Janesville area, or online at www.1059thehog.com.
NEW FOR THIS GAME UW-Whitewater students will need to scan their Hawk cards for entry into Perkins Stadium per new university policy. Students will still get in free of charge, but they will now scan their IDs upon entry.
Fans are encouraged to visit Gameday Central with all the information you need for gameday at The Perk including UW-Whitewater’s bag policy, tailgate policy, carry-in policy, links to purchase tickets and parking and more!Tickets are cash only- $15 | Senior Citizen & Youth (under 18) – $10 – Children 3 years and under: Free
PARKING INFORMATION As of Wednesday, October 1st, seven parking lots have been sold out. Fans arriving on gameday that have not purchased parking online must use Lots 1 [which is south of the Greenhill Center for the Arts] or 12 [which is just north of the Bassett House off Prairie St.] No cash will be accepted on gameday for parking. Lots open at 10 AM Saturday. Questions regarding football gameday parking can be directed to UWW Parking Services at 262-472-1011 or by email at parking@uww.edu.
Editor’s note: The above press release was received from UW-Whitewater Athletics.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist and former Shriners Children’s Chicago patient John Boie will be making an appearance at noon prior to the UW-Whitewater Shrine Game on Saturday, October 4. UWW is taking on UW-La Crosse for Shriners Day.
Boie won his second gold medal at the 2024 Paralympics as a member of the United States men’s wheelchair basketball team. He began receiving care at Shriners Children’s Chicago when he was 6 years old, undergoing physical and occupational therapy throughout his childhood after being paralyzed in an accident on his family’s farm.
Boie is also a Wisconsin native and a UWW graduate. The UWW Shrine Game supports Shriners Children’s and its mission to care for children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of a family’s ability to pay or insurance status. The game will help children across Wisconsin receive life-changing care.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by Schriners Children’s.
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. This week’s image is from the November 24, 1960 Whitewater Register. In this edition there was a special section about the start of Christmas shopping in Whitewater with lots of ads for downtown stores. The Gambles store was a place in the mid-20th century to get toys, as well as gifts for “Mom” and “Dad.” The Whitewater Historical Society is joining the trend of talking about Christmas before Halloween at our program this Sunday, October 5, at 1:00 p.m. at the Starin Park Community Building (Senior Center). Our program is Whitewater Recollects: Downtown Christmas Shopping in the 1950s and 1960s. We will have special guests to get the discussion started.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
The federal government entered a shutdown at midnight on Oct. 1 when lawmakers failed to pass new funding bills. It’s unclear how long the stalemate will last, and lawmakers do not appear to be any closer to coming to an agreement that could reopen the government.
Postal services, including mail delivery, will continue during the government shutdown. Essential services during a shutdown include the U.S. Postal Service, Medicare and Social Security services and air traffic control.
In a Sept. 25 statement, the U.S. Postal Service confirmed that its operations will not be interrupted in a shutdown, and post offices will remain open for “business as usual.” “Because we are an independent entity that is generally funded through the sale of our products and services, and not by tax dollars, our services will not be impacted by a government shutdown,” the statement said.
At approximately 8:04 PM on October 1, 2025, Whitewater Fire/EMS received a report of smoke coming from an apartment at 1563 W. Wildwood Rd.
Engine 121 arrived on scene within five minutes of dispatch and initially reported no visible fire. Upon further investigation, firefighters observed smoke coming from an apartment interior door. An aggressive offensive attack was initiated, which limited fire damage to the bedroom of origin and prevented the fire from spreading throughout the apartment.
The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical components located in the bedroom, with a power strip suspected to have contributed to ignition. The cause is not suspicious in nature. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. One occupant was evaluated for smoke inhalation but was not transported. Only the residents of the affected apartment were displaced as a result of this incident.
Whitewater Fire/EMS was assisted on scene by:
Lauderdale-LaGrange, Lakeside, and City of Delavan Engines
Fort Atkinson Truck
Jefferson and Elkhorn Squads
Janesville Ambulance
Chiefs from LaGrange, Jefferson, and Fort Atkinson
We Energies (gas/electric)
City of Whitewater Police Department
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by the Whitewater Fire Department.
Ready to start your farm succession planning? Virtual workshop series to connect you and your family wherever you are
Join our UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management Specialists, Joy Kirkpatrick, Steph Plaster, Kelly Wilfert, and Kevin Bernhardt as they lead discussions and activities during the Cultivating Your Farm’s Future workshop series. This program will provide tools and resources for farmers who want to start their succession plans.
The program will explore the three-step process of planning your business succession:
Where are you now?
Where do you want to be?
How do you get there? This workshop series will prepare you to shape and communicate your ideas about the future of the farm and business as well as save time by having these crucial conversations before visiting with professionals. Who should attend? This program is for farm businesses and farm families interested in shaping the future ownership of their farm. If you are the owner generation, you may be wondering how to transfer to the next generation or develop a fair inheritance distribution plan. If you are the next generation, you may have questions or ideas about your future role in the farm business or how to make it financially feasible and realistic for your goals. Multiple farm/family members are encouraged to attend together. What topics are covered? Communication preferences and how to talk about the farm’s future Common tensions around farm succession Inheritance distributions – Is equal fair? Financials for farm succession Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats – SWOT analysis Estate planning including probate & estate tax Wills, trusts, & business entities Setting goals and action steps When are these workshops?
There are two workshop series available in the upcoming months: November/December 2025 6:30 – 8:00 PM Thursday evenings, November 13, 20, and December 4 & 11, 2025. This series also offers an optional action planning session on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
February 2026 6:30 – 8:00 PM Thursday evenings, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026. This series also offers an optional action planning session on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
How is the program delivered? The four (plus one optional) sessions will be live via Zoom, so participants can join from anywhere! Each week participants will receive an email with homework assignments. The homework is designed to help participants gather information and be prepared for the discussions and activities during the live Zoom sessions. The live sessions will not be recorded so everyone can feel comfortable participating. The homework will be a mix of short videos, worksheets or reading assignments. The hard copies of the materials for the program will be mailed out before the first week of class. If the farm has participants living at different locations, we will need all the addresses at registration so we can mail materials to the appropriate addresses.
Registration details Registration Fee: $150/per farm. We encourage farms to sign up multiple farm/family members (all for $150/farm). This fee provides one Cultivating Your Farm’s Future workbook and one Cultivating Continuity book per farm, a participant manual for each person registered, access to course videos that are assigned as homework, and four (with an optional fifth) live zoom classes. If farms want additional Cultivating Your Farm’s Future workbooks those are $15/additional workbook. Additional Cultivating Continuity books are $25 each.
The registration deadline for the November/December 2025 series is October 24, 2025, to ensure participants receive the mailed materials in time for the first class. The registration deadline for the February 2026 series is January 16, 2026. Registration is limited to 20 farms for each series.
Even if you have attended other transition, estate, or succession planning classes, consider attending this program to get a START on YOUR succession plan.
For more information contact Joy Kirkpatrick, Farm Succession Outreach Specialist, joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu, 608.263.3485
The Whitewater Music Boosters is holding its next monthly meeting on Monday, October 6th from 5:30-6:30 PM. Join us at WHS – Room 403 or via Google Meet at the following link: https://meet.google.com/fko-afzc-hxa. The biggest agenda topic for this meeting is electing a new board. All seats are up for election, and some have been vacant for a while.
Way #1: Run for a seat on the Board! The positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Sponsorships/Fundraising Chair, and Public Relations and Volunteer Coordinator are up for election at the upcoming meeting. Position descriptions are in the Constitution.
Way #2: Volunteer!
Whitewater music events frequently need your assistance. Look for other opportunities from Whitewater Music Boosters and from teachers. Volunteering is a great way to support students in their music experience.
Way #3:
Donate/Fundraise! In addition to supporting student activities through volunteering, Music Boosters supports the growth of students through sponsoring music related activities and providing monetary support for instruments, uniforms, and other needed items that aren’t budgeted for. Donors are recognized on social media and through the programs at district music events, but can also donate anonymously if it’s preferred.
