DUBUQUE, Iowa – The following Loras College undergraduate students were recognized for academic achievement during the recent semester by Dr. Sarah Nytroe, Loras College Provost. To be eligible, a student must earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 for the term and be a full-time student taking at least 12 graded credits (pass/fail courses are excluded). The Dean’s List is compiled at the completion of each semester.
Whitewater, WI
Calli A. Grosinske
Mayte G. Navejas
Our event is Friday, June 5 at the First United Methodist Church. Doors open at 5 pm, and BINGO runs from 6 pm-9 pm with a delicious lasagne meal, a visit from Culver’s Scoopie (with frozen custard), and many opportunities for great prizes.
Whitewater Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program begins on June 8th! Bookworms and aspiring bookworms of every age are invited to read books, win prizes, and attend fun, FREE events. Here is the week one lineup for children and teens:
Mark Hayward: Yo-Yo Guy
Monday, June 8th
4:00-5:00 PM
All ages
Join us for a free performance by World Yo-Yo Champion, Mark Hayward! Comedy, juggling, mousetraps, and of course-a yo-yo. Fun for the whole family! No registration is required.
Teen Karaoke
Tuesday, June 9th
3:00-4:30 PM
Ages 12-18
Meeting Room 1
Registration preferred
Enjoy some snacks, sip some soda (or water), and sing some songs!
Storytime
Wednesday, June 10th
9:30 AM
Ages 0-5
Meeting Room 1
Stories, songs, and general silliness with Miss Deana.
Unlazy River
Thursday, June 11th
3:30-4:30 PM
Library Pathway
All Ages
Bring your own floaties and cruise through our outdoor obstacle course. Sprinklers included! *
*Bring a towel and clothes that can get wet.
If you have any questions, please contact Deana Rolfsmeyer at (262) 458-2788 or
drolfsmeyer@whitewater-wi.gov
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
This week’s image is a long-distance view of Hillside Cemetery and reminds us that the upcoming Memorial Day is not just for cookouts and parties, but for honoring those who have given their lives while in military service.
This image is also being used because a few weeks ago, we posted a post card marked “Trippe Lake.” Well, our eagle-eyed and knowledgeable Facebook friends noted that the view was not Trippe Lake, but Cravath Lake because they spotted Hillside Cemetery in the background. Older post cards were produced by out-of-town companies and were prone to errors. This view is somewhat similar to the other view and is unusual in that many images were taken from Hillside Cemetery across the lake showing the downtown, but few were taken from this perspective. And, in this case, the card is correctly marked–I hope!
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
(5439PC, Whitewater Historical Society)
Recognition from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services highlights health care providers protecting children’s health through vaccination
SSM Health is proud of the work its clinicians do to keep children safe through routine vaccinations. SSM Health Dean Medical Group – Whitewater is being recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) as a 2026 BigShot award recipient in the Two MMR Doses by Age 6 category. This award recognizes providers with 95 percent or more of patients receiving two doses of the MMR vaccine by age 6.
Now in its tenth year, the BigShot awards recognize the crucial role vaccinators play in supporting the health of Wisconsin’s children and communities. This recognition is especially meaningful as childhood vaccination rates continue to decline across the state.
In addition to SSM Health Dean Medical Group – Whitewater the following SSM Health medical group locations also received BigShot awards:
Routine Childhood Vaccine Category
Providers with 90 percent or more of patients vaccinated according to the recommended 4:3:1:3:3:1:4 schedule for children ages 24–36 months[1]:
One MMR Dose by 24 Months
Providers with 95 percent or more of patients receiving at least one dose of the MMR vaccine by 24 months of age:
Two MMR Doses by Age 6
Providers with 95 percent or more of patients receiving two doses of the MMR vaccine by age 6:
Learn more about the BigShot awards and view the full list of winners on the BigShot webpage.
Footnote:
[1]The 4:3:1:3:3:1:4 childhood vaccine series includes four DTaP, three polio, one MMR, three Hib, three HepB, one varicella, and four PCV vaccines.
Updated 5/10/26 @ 8:30 a.m. – see editor’s note.
Tyler Schneider, a Political Science major from Whitewater, WI, claimed an award at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for their excellence in the University Honors Program (UHP).
Schneider won the Honors Exemplary Student Award – Junior (Dwyer) award.
The University Honors Program is an academic experience for motivated undergraduate students who seek a challenging and intellectually enriched learning environment.
The program cultivates students in their academic development by providing small classes and seminars that are led by some of the university’s most accomplished teachers and scholars. It supports Honors students to achieve their full potential as students, prospective professionals, and future civic leaders by engaging them in high-impact practices such as study abroad/travel study, Honors conference participation, special field trips, service learning projects, and scholarship opportunities.
More than 400 students are currently active in UW-Whitewater’s Honors Program. To learn more about the program, visit uww.edu/honors.
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by UW-W. Schneider was recently elected to represent a large portion of the City of Whitewater on the Walworth County Board.
Preacher Lawson was born in Portland, OR, and raised partly in Memphis, TN, moving frequently before age 10. He considers Orlando, FL his comedic home. He rose to fame as a finalist on America’s Got Talent (2017), later competing on its Champions editions and reaching the finals again. He also appeared on AGT: Fantasy League (2024).
Lawson released stand-up specials Get to Know Me (2019) and My Name Is Preacher (2024). His TV credits include A Black Lady Sketch Show and I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, and he hosted World’s Most Amazing Dogs.
He has millions of followers on TikTok and YouTube, recently hosted AGT Live in Las Vegas, and continues touring globally.
Grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
Young Performing Arts Center, 930 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI
Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are available now for $25 [upper rows of the balcony] to $51, tax and fees included.
There is no charge for parking. Turn north on Prince Street. The most convenient lot is #2, the second lot on the right.
Tickets may be purchased online or at the ticket office, 950 W. Main Street, 9:30 – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Telephone orders are also accepted at 262-472-2222. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
The Kilar Family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out this past Saturday to support the Treyton Kilar Field of Dreams cleanup. With so many helping hands, it was a truly successful and rewarding day!
We are incredibly grateful to the Whitewater community for your kindness, hard work, and dedication to making this field a beautiful place for all the young players who will step onto it.
A special thank you to Toppers Pizza of Whitewater for generously providing lunch for our volunteers—we appreciate your support!
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WTMJ4-TV Milwaukee ran a story with the above headline on March 2.
One interesting quote: Readers such as Ben Markham are thankful Whitewater has a place to find so many books and resources. “I order books in large quantities,” said Markham, who is a junior at nearby UW-Whitewater. “The way I read books is like television but better, because unlike TV, your imagination gets to run the picture.”
The video may be viewed here.
Editor’s note: Our thanks to Mark Dorn for passing on this story.
