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On Wednesday evening, May 20, members of the Whitewater High School Class of 2026 gathered in the James M. Stewart Auditorium for the annual Scholarship Night Program. The scholarships included in this program are those awarded only to Whitewater High School students as part of the local and area scholarship program and are provided by businesses, organizations, individuals, and memorials local to Whitewater. Many students have earned additional scholarship monies through national programs and/or their school of choice. The total awarded on Wednesday evening was $311,064.

The Class of 2026 wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the Whitewater community.

Local and Area Scholarship Winners

• Cruz Aranda, J-Hawks Booster Club Swim, $250
• Cruz Aranda, Treyton Kilar Memorial, $500
• Cruz Aranda, Washington PATT, $1000
• Cruz Aranda, Whippet Booster Club, $1000
• Cruz Aranda, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Kiani Aranda, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $1000
• Kiani Aranda, Uglow Family, $1000
• Kiani Aranda, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $1000
• Kiani Aranda, Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club, $1200
• Kiani Aranda, WHS Student Council, $250
• Marcos Barojas, D.L.K. Enterprises Whippet to Warhawk, $750
• Marcos Barojas, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Sahlma Bergstrand, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Sahlma Bergstrand, Whitewater Federation of Women’s Clubs, $500
• Sahlma Bergstrand, D.L.K. Enterprises Whippet to Warhawk, $750
• Chacha Binagi, WUSD Ferradermis Scholarship, $1000
• Payton Brautigam, Dirk Seibold Cross Country & Track, $1000
• Payton Brautigam, Lakeview PTA Alumni, $500
• Payton Brautigam, Treyton Kilar Memorial, $500
• Payton Brautigam, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Payton Brautigam, WHS Faculty & Staff, $1000
• Rae Breisath, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Rae Breisath, Terra Staffing Services, $500
• Edrick Camacho Rivera, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $500
• Edrick Camacho Rivera, Veronica Hookstead-West Memorial, $5000
• Edrick Camacho Rivera, Kikkoman Foods, Inc. Endowed, $500
• Isabelle Cantu, American Legion Al & Doris Kolmos, $1000
• Isabelle Cantu, Bernie Partoll Memorial, $500
• Isabelle Cantu, D.L.K. Enterprises Whippet to Warhawk, $750
• Isabelle Cantu, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Shaday Capristran-Linares, Anthony J. Weiler Memorial, $1500
• Matthew Carollo, Burton H. Heldt Memorial, $750
• Matthew Carollo, Engineered Plastics Company – MacLean-Fogg Scholarship, $12000
• Matthew Carollo, Lakeview PTA Alumni, $500
• Matthew Carollo, Raymond O. Storck Family, $3000
• Matthew Carollo, TIMSHEL, $300
• Matthew Carollo, Treyton Kilar Memorial, $500
• Matthew Carollo, Veronica Hookstead-West Memorial, $5000
• Matthew Carollo, Whippet Booster Club, $1000
• Matthew Carollo, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Matthew Carollo, Wisconsin Academic Excellence Awards, $9000
• Natalia Casillas, American Legion Al & Doris Kolmos, $1000
• Natalia Casillas, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $500
• Natalia Casillas, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Peyton Clark, Malcolm C. Davison Music, $250
• Isabella Cohen, Michael Hoffman Memorial Music, $500
• Isabella Cohen, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Grace Coleman, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $2000
• Grace Coleman, Kikkoman Foods, Inc. Endowed, $1000
• Grace Coleman, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Grace Coleman, Whitwater Lions Club Scholarship, $500
• Grace Coleman, Whitewater HS National Honor Society, $150
• Lucy Davis, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $1500
• Lucy Davis, Class of 1965 & Wink Jung Memorial, $1000
• Lucy Davis, Elizabeth Parenteau Spirit of Service Award, $1000
• Lucy Davis, Lincoln Elementary School, $500
• Lucy Davis, Treyton Kilar Memorial, $500
• Lucy Davis, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $1000
• Lucy Davis, Whitewater HS National Honor Society, $100
• Lucy Davis, Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club, $1200
• Erison Dreksler, Burton H. Heldt Memorial, $750
• Erison Dreksler, WUSD Ferradermis Scholarship, $1000
• Erison Dreksler, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Erison Dreksler, Whitwater Lions Club Scholarship, $500
• Erison Dreksler, WHS Pride Scholarship, $500
• Coriana Durham, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $1000
• Coriana Durham, Saint John’s Masonic Lodge #57, $600
• Coriana Durham, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• David Enns, Jona Freeman Memorial, $500
• David Enns, Kikkoman Foods, Inc. Endowed, $500
• David Enns, Treyton Kilar Memorial, $500
• David Enns, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Rosenberg Escobar, D.L.K. Enterprises Whippet to Warhawk, $750
• Rosenberg Escobar, James & Zoe Connor, $8000
• Rosenberg Escobar, Whitewater Rotary Club Business, $1000
• Kaylee Fuller, D.L.K. Enterprises Whippet to Warhawk, $750
• Kaylee Fuller, Whitewater Federation of Women’s Clubs Women’s Bridge Marathon Program, $500
• Kevin Gonzalez, Wisconsin Technical Excellence Award, $6750
• Jennifer Gosh, Treyton Kilar Memorial, $500
• Mya Graves-Koran, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $1000
• Mya Graves-Koran, Frawley Oil Company, $1000
• Mya Graves-Koran, Freiermuth Key to Business, $1000
• Mya Graves-Koran, Jim Stewart Memorial, $1000
• Mya Graves-Koran, The Gittrich Family Leadership Scholarship, $1250
• Mya Graves-Koran, Treyton Kilar Memorial, $500
• Mya Graves-Koran, Whippet Booster Club, $1000
• Mya Graves-Koran, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $1000
• Charlotte Hajewski, Class of 1965 & Wink Jung Memorial, $1000
• Charlotte Hajewski, David F. Veith Memorial, $1250
• Charlotte Hajewski, Kikkoman Foods, Inc. Endowed, $500
• Charlotte Hajewski, ME Converse Public Speaking Memorial, $1000
• Charlotte Hajewski, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $1000
• Delaney Hammack, D.L.K. Enterprises Whippet to Warhawk, $750
• Delaney Hammack, James & Zoe Connor, $8000
• Delaney Hammack, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $1000
• Delaney Hammack, WHS Pride Scholarship – Sponsored by Larry Kachel, $500
• Silvia Harris, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $1500
• Silvia Harris, D.L.K. Enterprises Whippet to Warhawk, $750
• Silvia Harris, Irene Krueger Memorial, $1077
• Silvia Harris, Melissa Patrick Memorial, $500
• Silvia Harris, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Calli Hartzheim, Anthony J. Weiler Memorial, $1500
• Calli Hartzheim, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Calli Hartzheim, WHS Technology & Engineering, $500
• Nina Heim, Burton H. Heldt Memorial, $750
• Nina Heim, Linda Stimpson Memorial, $500
• Nina Heim, Vietnam Veternas of America Chapter #236 Scholarship, $300
• Nina Heim, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Kaia Jones, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $1000
• Kaia Jones, Fort Community Credit Union Scholarship, $2000
• Kaia Jones, Lincoln Elementary School, $500
• Kaia Jones, Sam & Anne Soffa, $13000
• Kaia Jones, Treyton Kilar Memorial, $500
• Kaia Jones, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $1000
• Kaia Jones, Whitewater HS National Honor Society, $75
• Kaia Jones, Whitewater Rotary Club, $1000
• Kaia Jones, Whitwater Lions Club Scholarship, $500
• Kaia Jones, Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club, $1200
• Alexandria Kaczoroski, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Alexandria Kaczoroski, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $500
• Alexandria Kaczoroski, Clara Bray Reddy Memorial Nursing, $500
• Logan Kienbaum, Anthony J. Weiler Memorial, $1500
• Logan Kienbaum, Coperion, $500
• Logan Kienbaum, Rick Nelson Memorial Skilled Trades Scholarship, $1500
• Logan Kienbaum, Stallman Construction LLC Scholarship, $500
• Logan Kienbaum, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Logan Kienbaum, Whitwater Lions Club Scholarship, $500
• Caleb Kluck, Benny Liang Memorial Scholarship, $500
• Danika Larson, Jona Freeman Memorial, $500
• Danika Larson, Treyton Kilar Memorial, $500
• Danika Larson, Whitewater Lions Club – Tim Ryan Memorial Scholarship, $500
• Danika Larson, Whitewater Professional Police Association, $1000
• Tai Lin, Scott Skalitzky Memorial, $500
• Tai Lin, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Casey Lyon, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $1500
• Casey Lyon, Tom Baird Memorial, $3000
• Casey Lyon, Treyton Kilar Memorial, $500
• Casey Lyon, Whippet Booster Club, $1000
• Casey Lyon, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Casey Lyon, Whitewater Rotary Club, $1000
• Casey Lyon, Sam & Anne Soffa, $13000
• Kelly Mayorga Coca, Gateway Promise, $10500
• Isaiah Mendez, Alvin Wutti H.O.P.E. Memorial, $300
• Isaiah Mendez, Kikkoman Foods, Inc. Endowed, $500
• Lilian Navejas-Ortiz, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $2000
• Lilian Navejas-Ortiz, Kindness Matters, $250
• Lilian Navejas-Ortiz, Whitewater Community Foundation, $3000
• Lilian Navejas-Ortiz, Whitewater HS National Honor Society, $100
• Lilian Navejas-Ortiz, Whitwater Lions Club Scholarship, $500
• Lilian Navejas-Ortiz, F. L. Moksnes Memorial, $1000
• Lilian Navejas-Ortiz, Wisconsin Academic Excellence Awards, $9000
• Lilian Navejas-Ortiz, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $1000
• Oswaldo Navejas, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $1500
• Oswaldo Navejas, Lincoln Elementary School, $500
• Oswaldo Navejas, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Samuel Nickelsburg, American Legion Al & Doris Kolmos, $1000
• Samuel Nickelsburg, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Samuel Nickelsburg, Whitewater HS National Honor Society American Red Cross Scholarship, $1000
• Samuel Nickelsburg, Treyton Kilar Memorial, $500
• Quinton O’Toole, James Crummey Memorial, $1000
• Yareli Palomec-Garcia, Fort Community Credit Union Scholarship, $2000
• Yareli Palomec-Garcia, Lincoln Elementary School, $500
• Yareli Palomec-Garcia, Saint John’s Masonic Lodge #57, $600
• Savannah Parker, Gateway Promise, $10500
• Maria Pena-Aburto, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $500
• Maria Pena-Aburto, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $1000
• Gabriella Pena Perroni, Gateway Promise, $10500
• Aubrey Ramirez-Mendoza, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $1500
• Aubrey Ramirez-Mendoza, Kathryn Mayer Memorial, $1000
• Aubrey Ramirez-Mendoza, Kikkoman Foods, Inc. Endowed, $1000
• Aubrey Ramirez-Mendoza, The Coburn Family, $10000
• Aubrey Ramirez-Mendoza, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $1000
• Diego Rodriguez Garcia, Gateway Promise, $10500
• Edward Rohloff, John & Joyce Duffin Memorial, $500
• Sydney Schilt, Treyton Kilar Memorial, $500
• Sydney Schilt, Whippet Booster Club, $1000
• Sydney Schilt, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Rebecca Sortino, Wisconsin Technical Excellence Award, $6750
• Madysen Stevens, Anthony J. Weiler Memorial, $1500
• Madysen Stevens, Veronica Hookstead-West Memorial, $5000
• Madysen Stevens, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Dylan Taylor, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $760
• Dylan Taylor, Whitewater Education Association (WEA), $800
• Dylan Taylor, WHS Technology & Engineering, $500
• Genesis Valadez, D.L.K. Enterprises Whippet to Warhawk, $750
• Genesis Valadez, James & Zoe Connor, $8000
• Genesis Valadez, John Tincher Memorial, $402
• Genesis Valadez, Kachel Family Maury Greene Business, $2500
• Genesis Valadez, Whitewater Community Foundation Founders’, $500
• Genesis Valadez, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Genesis Valadez, Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club, $1200
• Emma Valadez-Morales, American Legion Al & Doris Kolmos, $1000
• Emma Valadez-Morales, Arnold & Clara Dierfeld, $1000
• Emma Valadez-Morales, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Emma Valadez-Morales, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Scholarship, $750
• Alexa Wildenberg, Jamie Sendt Memorial, $750
• Alexa Wildenberg, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Elora Wildermuth-Breitzman, Burton H. Heldt Memorial, $750
• Elora Wildermuth-Breitzman, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $500
• Atreya Wilson, Burton H. Heldt Memorial, $750
• Atreya Wilson, Dirk Seibold Cross Country & Track, $1000
• Atreya Wilson, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), $100
• Atreya Wilson, Rosemary Roe Goeglein Memorial, $1750
• Atreya Wilson, Whippet Booster Club, $1000
• Atreya Wilson, Whitewater HS Alumni Association, $1000
• Atreya Wilson, Whitewater HS National Honor Society, $100

Information Provided by Ben Hertel
Whitewater High School Scholarship Coordinator
herbe01@wwusd.org

On May 13, 2026, officers with the Whitewater Police Department responded to 291 N. Fraternity Lane, in the City of Whitewater, after receiving a report from a resident who heard a loud bang inside their apartment. The resident reported observing a hole suddenly appear in the wall, followed by the room filling with dust and debris. While officers were responding, additional information was received by the Whitewater Communications Center indicating that a person in a neighboring apartment may be in possession of a firearm.

Officers quickly secured the scene and conducted an investigation with the assistance of the Whitewater Detective Bureau. The investigation ultimately led to the arrest of Eric Kramer, a 22-year-old Whitewater resident, after it was determined he had recklessly discharged a handgun inside his apartment. During the investigation, officers learned the fired round traveled through multiple walls and a television that was actively being used in a neighboring apartment. The round came within only a few feet of striking individuals who were inside the neighboring residence at the time of the incident.

Due to the circumstances surrounding the investigation, detectives sought and obtained a search warrant for the residence. During the execution of the search warrant, detectives located an additional gunshot hole in the ceiling that occurred during a previous incident involving the discharge of the handgun by Eric Kramer. Detectives located the handgun that was hidden inside the residence during the search warrant.

As a result of the investigation, Eric Kramer was arrested for the following offenses:

• 1st Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety (3 counts); contrary to Wisconsin State Statutes 941.30(1)
• Maintaining a Drug Trafficking Place; contrary to Wisconsin State Statutes 961.42(1)
• Negligent Handling of a Weapon; contrary to Wisconsin State Statutes 941.20(1)(a)
• Criminal Damage to Property; contrary to Wisconsin State Statutes 943.01(1)
• Disorderly Conduct Use of a Dangerous Weapon; contrary to Wisconsin State Statutes 947.01(1)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine; contrary to Wisconsin State Statutes 961.41(1m)(cm)1g
• Possession of Tetrahydrocannabinols; contrary to Wisconsin State Statutes 961.41(3g)(e)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; contrary to Wisconsin State Statutes 961.573(1)
• Possession of an Illegally Obtained Prescription Medication; contrary to Wisconsin State Statutes 450.11(7)(h)and 450.11(9)(a)

Eric Kramer was confined in the Walworth County Jail on the charges. It is noted that this case has not been concluded. Unless a judgement of conviction is entered, the arrestee/defendant is presumed innocent of all charges. Currently no further information is being released, as this is still an ongoing investigation.

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During the early morning hours of Monday, May 18, 2026, officers with the Whitewater Police Department were conducting saturated patrol in designated areas of the city that were experiencing vehicle break-ins and burglaries. During this time, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area. During the interaction, officers observed suspicious behavior from the driver (Dustin Krueger, 39-year-old male from Jefferson, WI). Officers saw indicators of suspected drug use. Officers subsequently conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests on Dustin Krueger, and he was ultimately placed under arrest for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Restricted Controlled Substance, contrary to Wisconsin State Statute 346.63(1)(am). A City of Fort Atkinson Police Department K9 unit was requested to respond to the scene. The canine positively alerted to the presence of controlled substances within the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted, which resulted in officers locating the following items:

• 73.9 grams of crack cocaine
• 51.34 grams of methamphetamine
• 4.55 grams of Fentanyl
• Multiple THC vapes
• Numerous items of drug paraphernalia, including digital scales, pipes, torches, and straws.
  
  As a result of the search, Dustin Krueger, as well as two passengers, Zakary Toutant, 32-year-old male from Elkhorn, WI, and Jason Hibbs, 42-year-old male from Fort Atkinson, WI, were arrested on the following drug-related charges, which were sent to the Walworth County District Attorney’s Office:
• Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Deliver, contrary to Wisconsin State Statute 961.41(1m)(cm)(4)
• Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Deliver, contrary to Wisconsin State Statute 961.31(1m)(dm)(1)
• Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver, contrary to Wisconsin State Statute
  961.41(1m)(4)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, contrary to Wisconsin State Statute 961.573(1)
  In addition, Dustin Krueger and Zakary Toutant were arrested for Possession of THC, contrary to Wisconsin State Statute 961.41(3g)(e) and Jason Hibbs was arrested for both felony and misdemeanor bail jumping, contrary to Wisconsin State Statutes 946.49(1)(a) and 946.49(1)(b). All three were confined in the Walworth County jail on the charges. Currently no further information is being released, as this is still an ongoing investigation.

The Whitewater Police Department would like to thank the Fort Atkinson Police Department for their assistance with this investigation. It is noted that this case has not been concluded. Unless a judgement of conviction is entered, the arrestees/defendants are presumed innocent of all charges.

“The Choral”

Tuesday, May 26, 1 pm

(Period Drama/History/Music)

Rated R (language); 1 hour, 53 minutes (2025).

As World War I rages on, a demanding Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) takes over a British male choral society that’s lost most of its men to the army, leaving him to recruit teenagers. Together, they and their community soon discover that the best response to the chaos of war is to make beautiful music together. Says CSM film critic Peter Rainer, “It’s the kind of film that doesn’t get made much anymore.“ 

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 $15 and non-residents is $20. 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/ 

Due to copyright issues, Seniors in the Park will no longer be able to publicly announce the movie titles being shown beginning in June.  If you wish to find out each month’s titles that Projectionist Mark Dorn has selected, you may call Seniors in the Park at 262-473-0535. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

They used to call them “drive-ins,” but it seems the new term is “outdoor theatres.” The following is from their Facebook page. [Their website doesn’t appear to be functional yet.]

After a TWO YEAR closure, Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre is officially BACK — under new management and ready to welcome everyone for an unforgettable summer season!

Join us as we reopen [Thursday, May 21] not only for the season, but for a brand-new chapter of memories, movies, popcorn, and family fun under the stars.

We’ll also be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, making it the perfect way to spend your Memorial Day Weekend!

Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, blankets, and enjoy the classic drive-in experience once again.

Gates open 6:30 pm

Movie begins after dusk

Concessions available – give us some feedback and what we should offer the rest of season

Thank you to everyone who has supported us as we bring Highway 18 back to life. We can’t wait to see the screen light up again tomorrow night!

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W6423 Highway 18, Jefferson, WI

 OPENING NIGHT IS ALMOST HERE! 

The wait is finally over! Opening night at Highway 18 Outdoor Drive-In in Jefferson, WI is Thursday, May 21, 2026 featuring an incredible DOUBLE FEATURE:

 The Greatest Showman
 Bohemian Rhapsody

Previews will begin after 8:30 PM (gates open 6:30) with the first movie starting right after dusk. Please note that movie times may vary slightly depending on weather and sunset conditions.

The fun continues all weekend long — Thursday through Sunday! We’re excited to welcome everyone back for another great summer at the drive-in.

 Opening Weekend Concessions:
We will be offering a modified concession menu during opening weekend as we continue preparing for the season. We would LOVE your feedback throughout the weekend on concession items, products, and anything you’d like to see added in the future!

Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, and blankets and enjoy a great night under the stars at Highway 18 Outdoor Drive-In! 
We can’t wait to see everyone back at the movies! 

Opening Weekend: May 21-24, 2026
W6423 Highway 18
Jefferson, WI 53549

Adults $12 | Kids 5-11 $8
Kids (under 5) FREE
Seniors (65+) & Veterans $10

Please support our concession stand by not bringing in outside food or beverages. Concession sales help keep Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre operating for our community and families. Thank you for your support!

Prairie Village – 863 Burr Oak Trail.  Everything half-price. I need to get rid of this stuff!  Make an offer if you don’t like my half-off prices.

Friday, May 22 now until 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 23 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Final arrangements have been made for Memorial Day activities to be held on Monday, May 25th in Whitewater and hosted by American Legion Post 173 and VFW Post 5470.

At 6:00 AM members of the American Legion and anyone who wants to help will gather at the American Legion, 292 S. Wisconsin Street, Whitewater to place American flags along Main Street.

The parade will form at the Hearthstone Memory Care parking lot in Whitewater at 10:00 AM and will march off promptly at 10:30 AM concluding at the Whitewater Armory. The route will be just along North Street. Leading the parade will be a combined color guard of William Graham Post 173 American Legion and VFW Post 5470.

The Whitewater High School Band and the Whitewater Middle School Band will provide music for the parade.

Featured in the parade will be guest speaker, Whitewater native, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Jonathan Roe. Also participating will be American Legion and VFW
scholarship winners, Badger Boys and Girls State attendees, the American Legion Americanism award and American Legion Outstanding Athlete award recipients.

Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Whitewater Youth Soccer, and other youth organizations are invited to participate.

In case of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled but the program will be held at the Whitewater Armory beginning at 11:00 AM.

Nate Parrish, President & CEO of First Citizens State Bank, is pleased to announce that Darcy Rallo has been promoted to the Chief Human Resources Officer at the Whitewater Main Office, located at 207 W Main Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin.

With more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry, Darcy has built a strong background in human resources, retail banking leadership, employee development, and operational management within community banking. Prior to joining First Citizens State Bank, she held leadership and human resources roles with First National Bank and Trust Company, supporting workforce development, employee management, training programs, and HR operations. Darcy has served as Director of Human Resources at First Citizens State Bank for the past three years, where she provides strategic leadership in HR operations, employee engagement, and organizational development. She earned her SHRM certification in 2020, is certified in Situational Leadership, and recently completed the Graduate School of Banking Human Resource Management School, further advancing her expertise in human resources leadership and community banking.

In making the announcement, Nate Parrish said, “Since joining First Citizens State Bank, Darcy has continued to elevate our Human Resources area through trust building, greater accessibility for our employees, and a consistent commitment to fostering a professional and supportive work environment. She has been actively engaged in Bank functions and has assumed additional leadership responsibilities along the way.”

Darcy commented, “I’m honored to step into the role of Chief Human Resources Officer at First Citizens State Bank. My journey here has been shaped by incredible colleagues, meaningful challenges and a shared commitment to doing what’s right for our people and communities.”

First Citizens State Bank, locally owned and operated since 1863, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work, and do business. The bank takes pride in building lasting partnerships with organizations, businesses, and individuals throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. First Citizens State Bank has Full-service offices in Whitewater, East Troy and Palmyra. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.