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Updated 8/3/26 @ 9:15 p.m. with access information for Comprehensive Plan Advisory Work Group meeting. It is unknown as to whether the Urban Forestry Commission meeting was held, as no information was provided on the website other than the date and time.
City of Whitewater Public Test of Voting Machines for the August 11 primary – Monday @ 9:00 a.m.
Whitewater Municipal Building Cravath Lakefront
Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
Open to the public
City of Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission – Monday @ 5:30 p.m.
City of Whitewater Common Council Meeting – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Note change of location: Whitewater Innovation Center, 1221 Innovation Dr.
Agenda includes Review and Discuss Fire Department Turnout Times; Review and Discuss Flock Guardrails; Downtown Activation Initiative Program Proposal & Budget Amendment; Amending Ordinance: First reading of 2026-O-20 an ordinance amending 5.20.025 Alcohol License Review Committee to add review of and advising on public safety concerns to the duties of the Committee; First reading of Ordinance to repeal chapter 2.52.100 Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory
Commission; First reading of Zoning Ordinance: 2026-O-17 Zoning Ordinance Change for Family Child Care Centers; First reading of Amending Ordinance 2026-O-19 Ordinance Amending Municipal Code 11.16.150 – Street
Index of Parking Restrictions for Elizabeth Street and Highland Street and 11.22.010 – No Stopping, Standing or Parking; and Review, discuss, and direct staff regarding the potential of consolidating polling locations for low turnout elections.
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/257239925410445?p=gnbnMqwcnYBf1iT93u
Meeting ID: 257 239 925 410 445
Passcode: 6Rk9kZ2c
Dial in by phone
+1 929-229-5663,,759665657# United States,
Phone conference ID: 759 665 657#
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Work Group – Wednesday @ 4:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual Only
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21412039142042?p=iNKhCnFnf9Q0C643cm
Dial in by phone
+1 929-229-5663,,46582802# United States
Phone conference ID: 465 828 02#
The city’s Community Development Authority has only received a few applications for its relatively new Homeowner Loan Program, and it says that “we want to get this money deployed to help homeowners and enhance property’s values in the city.” There is no interest on the loans, which are not repaid until the home is sold or transferred.
Recently the CDA, the Greater Whitewater Committee and Home Lumber sponsored a meeting to introduce the program to contractors. Shown below are a few of the slides that could help homeowners understand whether this program might benefit them.
If you have any questions about the program or would like additional information, please reach out to Mason Becker at mbecker@whitewater-wi.gov.
Editor’s note: The Whitewater Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Franz Bachinger from Pixabay.
GREENWOOD, Ind.–University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Blake Postler and UW-Whitewater’s Sam Vargas have been named to the 2025-26 NCAA Division III Academic All-America® Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Team. Postler was a second team selection, while Vargas claimed third team recognition.
Postler is majoring in social work and maintains a 3.80 grade point average. He won the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championship, becoming the second Division III athlete to finish the race in under 50 seconds with a program record time of 49.88 seconds. He also took third in the 110-meter hurdles in 13.88 seconds – another program record. At the NCAA Division III Indoor Championship, he placed fifth in the 60-meter hurdles.
During the WIAC outdoor championship, Postler won the 400-meter hurdles with a conference record time of 50.87 seconds.
Vargas is majoring in human performance and sustains a 4.00 grade point average. He finished eighth in the 60-meter dash at the NCAA Division III Indoor Championship. At the outdoor national championship, Vargas was a member of the fifth-place 4×100-meter relay team.
During the WIAC indoor championship, he was second in the 200-meter dash. Vargas finished third in the 100-meter dash at the conference outdoor championship with the second-best time in program history at 10.40 seconds.
Editor’s note: This announcement is from the WIAC website.
Construction is progressing on the first phase of the new multi-family development on Moraine View Parkway and Jakes Way on the east side of the city. The developer, Hartland Shores, is planning a total of 128 apartments. This first phase, under construction, will have two 32-unit buildings with efficiency to three-bedroom apartments.
Our thanks to Ron Binning for keeping us abreast of developments in the city.
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Updated 7/28/26 @ 9:30 p.m. to add the program.
The Pieces of Eight Wind Octet will perform a chamber music concert on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The concert is hosted by the Whitewater Arts Alliance, located at 404 W. North St. in Whitewater, WI. A free-will donation in support of the musicians and venue is greatly appreciated.
The program “Oh, the Drama!” features music from the opera stage to silver screen, with music by Gounod, Weber, Verdi, Prokofiev, Arnold, and Joplin. It is sure to be an afternoon of musical stores you will love.
Pieces of Eight is a semiprofessional, summer-only woodwind octet (pairs of oboes, clarinets, horns, and bassoons) from southern Wisconsin. Our members have careers as K-12 music educators (Abi Kading, Jessica Westlund, Andrea Haffelder, and Justin Kamp), university professors (Zach Oster, Kris Curran, Alex Widstrand), and music publishing professionals (Pamela Whitcomb, Alex Widstrand). The ensemble name is a reference to the old Spanish real, a gold coin which was broken into eight “bits” for smaller units of currency.
Pieces of Eight (Wind Octet)
- Pamela Whitcomb & Abi Kading, oboes
- Zach Oster & Jessica Westlund, clarinets
- Kris Curren & Andrea Haffelder, horns
- Alex Widstrand & Justin Kamp, bassoons
Program
- Introduction to Faust, by Charles Gounod, arr. Patrick Clements
- Andante e Rondo ongarese, by Carl Maria von Weber, arr. Clements
- Fantasia on Rigoletto, by Giuseppe Verdi, arr. Ian Harrold
- Romeo and Juliet Suite, by Sergei Prokofiev, arr. Andreas N. Tarkmann
- III. Morning Dance
- VI. Montagues and Capulets
- VIII. Mercutio
- Hobson’s Choice, by Malcom Arnold, arr. Uwe Radok
- The Easy Winners, by Scott Joplin, arr. Robert G. Patterson
For more information, Contact: Kim Adams, Gallery Director, Whitewater Arts Alliance
- Phone: 608-201-2151
- Email: wwartsalliance@gmail.com
- Website: whitewaterarts.org
Programming Note…
The CAC Gallery is currently closed between exhibitions, except for special events. We will resume our normal gallery hours on Thursday, August 13.
The Whitewater Fire Department indicates that the person who was killed by the lightning strike on July 27 while tree trimming for a company contracted by We Energies was Rodrigo Barrera Arreola of West Virginia. Originally his age was listed as 29, but he was 31 years old.
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. This week we present a photo that was donated recently. It is a not-yet-seen image of downtown Main Street. It was identified as c.1925 and the automobiles support that date. If you enlarge the photo on the far right side, you can see there is a sign for an Ice Cream Parlor. Given it is the hottest time of the year, that idea sounds good today.
By the way, we are looking for photos from the mid-20th century. If you have photos you would be willing to either donate or share with us, we would appreciate it. Just contact the society at whitewaterwihistoricalsociety@gmail.com. We would really like to keep this feature going with some newer photos!
(6094P, Whitewater Historical Society)
Obituaries
Sally A. Schutte, age 73, of Whitewater, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026, while at Hearthstone Memory Care in Whitewater. Sally was born on November 6, 1952, to Roy and Elsie (Rohloff) Haas. Sally married William Schutte in the spring of 2003. Sally grew up on the family farm in the Town of Hebron and graduated from Jefferson High School. She dedicated nearly her entire career to Fort HealthCare, where her hard work and versatility shone through various roles. Over the years, she served in housekeeping and medical records, Center for Dermatology. Sally … Read more
Zachariah “Zach” Schoenke, 41, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born April 4, 1985, to Keith W. Schoenke and Kathleen Schoenke in Fort Atkinson, WI. He grew up and graduated from Whitewater High School in 2003. Zach worked various jobs over the years but was currently working at Cracker Barrel in Janesville. He was a big Packers Fan and liked to play fantasy football. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching horror shows. Zach fiercely loved his son, Lincoln, his sisters, Cami and Cary, his mom and stepdad, and his aunt Robin. He will be dearly … Read more
Carla Winn, 82, died September 5, 2026. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218, followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Garden 1806 N Oliver Ave. Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Dwight and Wilma Lois Krehbiel; and sister, Jennifer Krehbiel. She is survived by husband, Stephen; daughter, Ashley (Clint) Gagel, of Overland Park; siblings, Paul (Kay) Krehbiel, of Socorro, NM, Lynn (Bill) Oetting, of Wichita, Ellen (John) Querner, of Wichita, Teresa Woodson, of Lawrence, KS, … Read more
Susan Miller Celebration of Life There will be a gathering of friends and acquaintances at Susan’s Farm Store to celebrate Susan’s life on Saturday, September 19th from 2-5 p.m. at N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin
Our loving mother, JoAnn E Harrop, age 95, passed away on September 11, 2026. Our sorrow is deep, but we are filled with gratitude for the many years we had with her. Even as her mind was failing, she remained strong and appreciative of all who cared for her. JoAnn was born on January 13, 1931, daughter to Fred Braun and Evelyn Braun {Storck). She was raised in Whitewater, Wisconsin by her grandparents, Otto and Edith Storck. She attended Whitewater High School and helped at the Storck tavern where she met her husband Earl C. Harrop. They married on November … Read more
Russell O. Johnson “Russ,” 88, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Russell was born on July 12, 1938, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Russ grew up in Janesville, and after high school he joined the Air Force on May 1, 1958, serving as an aircraft mechanic until June 12, 1962. He then worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a time, where he met his future wife, Avis. After marrying Avis Mason in April 1964, Russ worked for Gillman Manufacturing for a time, then began a career at Dana until its closing in 1980. In 1981, Russ started working … Read more
Marcia Zingg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Marcia will be remembered for her unwavering love, remarkable strength, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion to her family. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jeffrey Zingg, who considered her not only his wife but also his best friend, business partner, and the love of his life. Together, Marcia and Jeffrey built a successful life rooted in perseverance, hard work, laughter, and love. As entrepreneurs in Whitewater, Wisconsin, they owned and managed new car franchises and … Read more
Amanda Jean Hunter was born to Ralph and Malinda (Thomas) Hunter of Whitewater, Wisconsin, on October 6, 1976. She passed away on August 4, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she lived with her family. Amanda passed peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Amanda was a kind-hearted free spirit with an unmistakable hippie warmth. Generosity, spontaneity, a quick wit, a macabre sense of humor, and an open heart were traits that she embraced. She was a tireless champion of those in need, an innate characteristic that became among the best of her qualities. She proved to be a … Read more
Ellen Eichmiller, 82, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Chester “Guy” and Irene (née Holmen) Steig. She married the love of her life, Paul Eichmiller, on December 7, 1963, and together they made their home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Ellen spent much of her working life as a secretary at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she formed many lasting friendships and memories. Ellen cherished her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with those closest to her. She was known for her love of … Read more
Janet Quinn, age 71, of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, August 20th. Janet was born on December 22nd, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Mounsey and Edith Christison Mounsey. She was a granddaughter to Herbert Bragg Mounsey, Charlotte Mounsey, and Ester Christison West. She married Michael Durden in 1979 and later married Eury Quinn Jr. (J.R.) in 1988. Janet grew up in Benton Harbor, MI, and subsequently lived in New York and Arkansas before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. She was a dedicated caregiver to her disabled Mother, and worked as a custodian for various employers over the years. … Read more
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