News & Events

Palmyra will soon be joining the City of Whitewater as an official “Ice Age Trail Community”!    There are just 22 Trail Communities across the State of Wisconsin; Whitewater and now Palmyra are proud to be 2 of the 22!  

Ice Age Trail (IAT) communities have been designated by the Ice Age Trail Alliance as “hiker-friendly communities” with local businesses that support the work of the IAT where hikers and bikers are encouraged to take a break, stop for a bite to eat and explore what makes our communities unique!  

The Madison Brass Band is thrilled to present their “Spring Awakenings” Concert on May 17th, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Whitewater High School Auditorium under the baton of Musical Director, John Lynch.

“Spring Awakenings” will be a concert of thrilling and wide ranging music! John Williams’ stirring “Olympic Fanfare” opens followed by George Gershwin’s beloved “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It ‘Ain’t Got That Swing.” The rousing Fillmore march “Americans We” will contrast with the dramatic tone poem “Salome.” Peter Meecham’s awe inspiring “Fragile Oasis” effectively paints in sound our beautiful planet as seen from space. Please join us celebrating the season of rebirth with a thrilling evening of brass and percussion music!

Founded in 2002, this group of talented amateur musicians has earned recognition for their outstanding performances, including appearances at prestigious events like the Wisconsin State Convention of the National Band Association and the Wisconsin State Music Conference.

In 2012, they ventured into competitive Brass Band events and achieved Champion of the Second Section in their first NABBA Competition. The band’s dedication is further exemplified by their collaborations with renowned clinicians like Joe Parisi, Scott Teeple, Colin Holman, Mark Taylor and Phillip Harper. Under the direction of Musical Director John Lynch, the band continues to thrive with outstanding performances and a commitment to musical innovation.

Admission is free. Donations will be accepted at the door and will be shared equally with the Whitewater High School Band.

For more information, please visit madisonbrass.com or contact: David Woolpert, (608)-206-5573, dwoolpert@me.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madisonbrassband/
On the web: madisonbrass.com

A total of 17 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater combined to earn 10 Best of the Midwest Media awards for UWW-TV from the Wisconsin Community Media for the 2024-25 academic year.

Carter Waelchli, a Communication major from Whitewater, earned the following award: second place, Warhawk Volleyball vs. UW-Platteville 2024 .

Award winners were recognized at the Midwest Media Fest Conference and Banquet on Thursday, May 1. Attendees had the opportunity to network and celebrate during the exhibitors reception and banquet.

The 2025 Midwest Media Fest Conference and Banquet celebrates local Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Access programming and Low-Power Community Radio programming. The event recognizes local programming produced by both professionals and amateurs and provides producers with feedback on their work from a slate of four judges.

The nine-state Alliance for Community Media Midwest Region includes Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

UWW-TV provides students with hands-on experience in producing high-quality content both behind the scenes and on camera. To learn more about UWW-TV, visit uwwtv.org

Theme: Artistic works that capture the essence and aesthetics of life in Wisconsin.

Jurors for the 1st Annual Paint Wisconsin Exhibition:

Frank Juárez is an award-winning art educator, curator, and arts advocate based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Known for his commitment to elevating contemporary art and supporting Wisconsin artists, Juárez has spearheaded numerous initiatives, including the Midwest Artist Studios Project and the 365 Artists 365 Days Project. In addition to his roles as publisher of Artdose magazine and editor-in-chief of SchoolArts magazine, Juárez has curated exhibitions and juried art shows throughout the Midwest. His dedication to art education and advocacy has earned him numerous accolades, making him a pivotal figure in Wisconsin’s art community.

Graeme Reid serves as the Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) in West Bend. Originally from Scotland, Reid has curated over 100 exhibitions that celebrate Wisconsin’s artistic talent and cultural heritage. With a background in art history and education, he is also a respected writer, public speaker, and instructor. Reid’s extensive experience and dedication to the arts have established him as a leader in supporting and preserving Wisconsin’s rich artistic legacy.

Thomas Jewell is a renowned representational artist known for his vibrant landscapes, wildlife paintings ,and commissioned portraits. With decades of artistic experience, Jewell’s work has been featured in galleries, museums, and corporate collections across the United States. He is also a seasoned art educator, judge, and illustrator, having led workshops in drawing, watercolor, and acrylic painting. Jewell’s dedication to capturing nature and inspiring others through his art underscores his passion for creativity and community.

Visit Whitewater Arts Alliance for guidelines and online registration.

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater YES for Education.

Whitewater YES for Education formed back in 2004 to help support the passage of school district referendums. The group is intentionally and necessarily nonpartisan and not political. Whitewater YES works to keep folks aware of all the positive things happening in our school district. For example, the group maintains a Whitewater YES Facebook Page.

As part of this effort to continue a drumbeat of positivity, during the weekend of May 17 Whitewater YES is putting up bilingual “We Love Whitewater Public Schools” yard signs around the community to celebrate graduation and show support for our teachers, staff, and students. The signs will stay up until Sunday, June 8. The response to this effort by the community has been really positive! 

In a time of real division and polarization, we are hoping this effort brings people together and shows hardworking district staff and proud students that the community cares and supports them. 

If you would like to request a yard sign, please complete this form:   https://forms.gle/ZqM 5uj ECnCR juNe 9  (There are limited quantities available).

Whitewater YES is happy to accept donations for the cost of the signs. If you would like to support that effort, simply send a check made out to Whitewater YES via Sharon McCullough, 1262 W. Melrose Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. 

In May, Seniors in the Park resumes its monthly, Summer Wednesday matinees of independent and foreign art films, including a documentary and an award-winning animated film in the mix. 

“Sing Sing”

Tuesday, May 13, 1 pm

(Docudrama/Prison drama)

Rated R (language); 1 hour, 47 minutes (2023).

Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he did not commit, finds purpose by acting in a theater group with other incarcerated men and an unforgettable ensemble cast of actual, formerly incarcerated actors. Nominated for three Oscars, including Best Actor, Song, and Screenplay. 

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 our 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/

For more than 30 years the National Association of Letter Carriers has sponsored the largest volunteer one day food collection effort to “Stamp Out Hunger.”  Residents will be receiving postcards and/or plastic bags in the mail as a reminder of the food drive. This food drive is to help relieve shortages that food pantries experience in the spring and summer after holiday donations have been depleted.  Food pantries need our help. One in eight children in the United States-approximately 13 million- are, or may, experience food insecurity. When USPS employees join with people in their neighborhoods to support local pantries, it helps hard-hit families put food on the table.  Just put your nonperishable contribution in or near your mailbox on Saturday, May 10th, and your mail carrier will take the food to the Whitewater Food Pantry.

The Whitewater Community Food Pantry serves over 225 families.  Generous donations and support from everyone make it possible for the food pantry to take care and provide for these families. Last year, the USPS food drive helped collect over 5200 pounds of food for the Whitewater Community Food Pantry. 

Suggested donations include peanut butter, jelly, individual packets of oatmeal, canned tuna, dried cereal, pasta sauce, soups, hygiene products, canned fruits and canned vegetables.   

Our local sponsors include: Whitewater 4-H, Whitewater FFA, Richmond 4-H, LaGrange 4-H, PremierBank, Kwik Trip, Casey’s General Store, Festival Foods, Linda Giorno & Ben Bradley, Ralph & Laurie Giorno, The Whitewater Community Food Pantry, and The Whitewater Post Office.

For more information about Whitewater Community Food Pantry, visit facebook.com/WhitewaterFoodPantry/

Questions? Laurie Giorno, lead volunteer in Whitewater, can be reached at 262-903-9416.