NORTHFIELD, Minn. – The following local student is named a Class of 2026 graduate from St. Olaf College. To graduate, students must have completed the equivalent of 35 credits through a combination of full-credit and fractional-credit courses.
St. Olaf develops individuals of action and substance who will shape the world. We aim to help students discover their strengths, explore their passions, and launch their futures. St. Olaf is a residential liberal arts institution with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students offering over 85 undergraduate majors, concentrations, and pre-professional tracks. We offer more than 5,000 experiential learning opportunities each year for students to test out opportunities and learn new skills to be prepared for life after graduation. Ninety-five percent of recent graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work. St. Olaf is committed to meeting the demonstrated financial need of every student with 99 percent of students receiving scholarships or grants. Visit stolaf.edu.
Whitewater, WI
Olive Coburn, Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies
Community members are invited to join master gardener Ruth Flescher for an overview of pollinators and how to adapt your garden to support them.
This event will be held in Meeting Room 2 of Whitewater Public Library at 431 W. Center St. in Whitewater on Thursday, June 25 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM.
This program is intended for adults, but teens are welcome. Registration is preferred. Visit whitewaterlibrary.org/events to register in advance. You may also email hswanson@whitewater-wi.gov or call 262-473-0113 to register, or with any questions.
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
To make the Dean’s List, students must have earned at least 12 credits for the spring 2026 semester and have no disqualifying grades. The GPA threshold varies by college – for the College of Education and the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate students must have at least a 3.7 to be named to the Dean’s List.
The undergraduate GPA requirement is 3.5 for the following colleges: the Diederich College of Communication, the College of Business Administration, the College of Health Sciences, the Opus College of Engineering and the College of Nursing. All other programs have a 3.75 GPA minimum.
Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 8,000 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate and professional students from nearly all states and more than 60 countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships as students are challenged to use what they learn to make a difference in the world. Find out more about Marquette at marquette.edu
Whitewater, WI
Maddie Arnett, Doctorate, Occupational Therapy Tyler Arnett, Bachelor of Science, Accounting Emerson Maliszewski, Bachelor of Science, Nursing Mo Webb, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Community members are invited visit the library for a 1970s themed party with retro refreshments, memorabilia, and trivia. Feel free to dress your ’70s best and bring items to reminisce over.
This event will be held in Meeting Room 1 of Whitewater Public Library at 431 W. Center St. in Whitewater on Monday, June 22 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
This program is for all ages. Registration is preferred. Visit whitewaterlibrary.org/events to register in advance. You may also email hswanson@whitewater-wi.gov or call 262-473-0113 to register, or with any questions.
Lakeland Health Care Center Unveils Newly Updated Renovation; Community Invited to Open House June 22
Lakeland Health Care Center (LHCC), a skilled nursing facility owned and operated by Walworth County, is proud to announce the completion of a nearly yearlong renovation, marking the latest milestone in a long tradition of service to the residents of Walworth County.
After 20 years of continuous use, the building required both aesthetic enhancements and major infrastructure updates. The newly completed remodel includes refreshed interior spaces alongside critical operational upgrades, such as a new roof and multiple HVAC replacements—improvements that ensure LHCC can continue providing high‑quality, reliable care for decades to come.
Open House Invitation
Lakeland Health Care Center warmly invites families, partners, and community members to revisit and celebrate our beautifully renovated space.
Tuesday, June 22 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 1922 County Road NN Elkhorn, WI 53120
We look forward to welcoming you, sharing our updates, and celebrating this important chapter in LHCC’s history.
Whitewater High School Class of 1956 (Of course … at the time known as “City High School”) 70th Reunion June 4, 2026 at the Real MacCoys in Whitewater Photos courtesy of Tom Ganser
Front Row (L to R) Joan (Rockwell) Nysather, Shelby (Millard) Reese, Dorothy (Douglas) Hughes, Lyles (Lee) (Enright) Dravus, Barbara (Rohloff) Papcke, Richard Lenz
Back Row (L to R) Thomas Sheehan, Leroy Vohs, Ronald Schoppe, James Fuerstenberg
Editor’s note: The following update on the Jefferson Street road project was issued on June 16.
Due to the recent rainfall, the start of the Jefferson Street Road project has been postponed and is now scheduled to begin on Friday, June 19.
Phase 1 Construction Starts: June 19, 2026 Project Limits: Jefferson Street from Starin Road northward, including the closure of the Starin Road/Jefferson Street intersection. Property Access: Access will be maintained for properties located north of Starin Road. Estimated Completion: July 24 , 2026 (weather dependent)
Compost Site Schedule Changes Due to construction -related access restrictions, the compost site will be open on Saturdays only beginning June 13, 2026, and will resume its regular Wednesday schedule on July 29, 2026. Therefore, the compost site will be closed on the following Wednesdays:
June 17
June 24
July 1
July 8
July 15
July 22
Temporary Compost Site Access Changes Beginning July 1: Access to the compost site will be limited due to ongoing road construction.
Visitors must enter:
From Starin Road via Fremont Street Please note: Starin Road is scheduled to close on July 1, between Newcomb Street and Jefferson Street. (see attached map)
Dog Park Access Beginning on June 19, residents visiting the Dog Park will need to park along the north side of Starin Road west of Jefferson Street.
The City appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation throughout this important infrastructure improvement project. Additional updates will be provided as construction progresses.
Brad Marquardt Director of Public Works (262) 473 -0139 Bmarquardt@whitewater -wi.gov
Karin Silvius, Executive Director of Downtown Whitewater, Inc., stated “We will be doing a Culver’s Dine Out Night Wednesday, June 17 from 4-7. I would love to see you all through the drive through or inside! Proceeds are going towards the 4th of July festivities!”
Editor’s note: Although many residents think that the festival is sponsored by the city, actually it is Downtown Whitewater, Inc. that is responsible. The city’s role beginning this year is to coordinate the parade, which in previous years was led by the Lion’s Club.
Editor’s note: Correction made to the name of the speaker whom the League of Women Voters is sponsoring. (6/29/26 at 4:20 p.m.)
The Whitewater Community Foundation has presented the spring 2026 grants, which include $500 for Studio 84, $485.58 for the League of Women Voters – Whitewater Area, $750 to Clyde’s Closet, and $750 for the Fairhaven Foundation on behalf of the Fairhaven Pollinator Garden.
“These organizations are doing important work to benefit the Whitewater community. Providing this funding to fuel their efforts and make a difference in the lives of our residents is our key purpose,” said Virginia Coburn, chair of the Community Action Grant committee for the Whitewater Community Foundation.
Following is more information about each grant:
Members of the Whitewater Community Foundation board of directors were delighted to visit Studio 84 and present a Community Action Grant check for $500 to help fund their ongoing Second Saturdays community art event. From left are Lynnette Gmur, Studio 84 director, Virginia Coburn, WCF board member, Karina Pittro, Studio 84 artistic mentor, and Kat Mawhinney and Kristine Zaballos, WCF board members.
From left are Virginia Coburn, WCF board member, Lynnette Gmur, Studio 84 director, Karina Pittro, Studio 84 artistic mentor, and Kat Mawhinney and Kristine Zaballos, WCF board members.
Second Saturdays have long been a community opportunity to create art. Hosted by Studio 84 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month, there’s a fun new activity to dig into every time. Studio 84 provides the art supplies, the ideas and direction, and the space to explore and get messy. All ages and abilities are welcome; no registration required. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information visit studio84inc.org.
Members of the League of Women Voters – Whitewater Area visited the Whitewater Community Foundation office to receive a Community Action Grant check for $485.58 to sponsor the travel expenses for author James Bonilla for a community event that will take place on 9/16/26 at the Whitewater Public Library. Bonella will be discussing his book, “An Eye for An I: Growing up with blindness, bigotry and family mental illness.”
From left are Virginia Coburn, WCF board member, League of Women Voters board members Ellen Penwell, treasurer, Midge Gill, president, and Kristen Burton, president-elect, and Kristine Zaballos, WCF board member.
The LWV of Whitewater Area is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government and influencing public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, visit my.lwv.org/wisconsin/whitewater-area.
The Whitewater Community Foundation was delighted to visit Clyde’s Closet, a little free pet pantry located at the headquarters of Albert’s Dog Lounge Rescue near Whitewater Lake to present $750 to be used towards pet supplies and the cost of constructing a garden shed to store and protect the pet supplies. Virginia Coburn, WCF board member, presented the check to Mandy Lewis, founder, owner and president of the board of directors of Clyde’s Closet and Albert’s Dog Rescue.
Virginia Coburn, WCF board member, presented the check to Mandy Lewis, founder, owner and president of the board of directors of Clyde’s Closet and Albert’s Dog Rescue.
Clyde’s Closet aims to ensure that no pet or pet owner has to go without the necessary resources they need to thrive, and that no pet is surrendered to a rescue or shelter for lack of resources. For more information, visit albertsdoglounge.org/clydes-closet.
The Whitewater Community Foundation recently visited Fairhaven Senior Services to present its foundation $750 to be used for signage for the new Fairhaven Pollinator Gardens. The high-quality signs, which will denote the common and Latin names of the plants in the garden, will be easily visible to residents of Fairhaven and their guests.
From left are Paul Kuenning, Fairhaven president and CEO, Whitewater Community Foundation board members Virginia Coburn and Kat Mawhinney, Fairhaven residents and pollinator garden planners Sue Weigel and Karen Coburn, and Brian Robinson, Fairhaven marketing director.
Located blocks away from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Fairhaven Senior Services offers intergenerational programming that very few other senior living facilities can. For more information, visit fairhaven.org. For more information about the Fairhaven Pollinator Garden, visit facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583432195592.
“The Foundation remains committed to funding projects that foster community engagement. We encourage more local organizations to apply for our upcoming grants and continue making a positive impact,” said Coburn.
The Foundation continues to provide and host scholarships for Whitewater High School students and also offers fiscal sponsorship to organizations that are seeking 501(c) (3) status or require temporary pass-through funds for worthy community projects.
The Whitewater Community Foundation’s mission is to “enhance quality of life in the Whitewater area via educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent expenditures.”
Editor’s Note: The above was provided by the Whitewater Community Foundation.
