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Locally, Walworth County’s Land Use & Resource Management Department will host a Snapshot Day event from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will meet at Walworth County Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn, for a brief training before heading out to a handful of locations throughout the County on the hunt for AIS.
“AIS Snapshot Day is a great opportunity for residents to get involved in protecting their local waterways,” says Walworth County Land Use & Resource Management Deputy Director Mandy Bonneville. “The success of this event truly depends on volunteers; we hope Walworth County residents will join us on August 8!”
Snapshot Day is coordinated in partnership with UW-Madison Division of Extension, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and more than 20 other partners. Information collected during the event will be provided to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to inform and guide monitoring and response efforts.
This is a free event. Recommended for ages 8 and up; minors must be accompanied by an adult.
To learn more about the event and register, visit https://wav.extension.wisc.edu/events. Advance registration is requested.
EVENT DETAILS:
AIS Snapshot Day
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Walworth County Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn
Tom Ganser writes this of his July 12 photo: “The wonders of a sunset from Prairie Village. Nature’s amazing artistry at its finest. In our so upsy-downsy world, let’s not forget this.”
Our thanks to Tom Ganser for sharing this beautiful photo.
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The Whitewater Kiwanis Club has an opportunity for an aspiring graphic artist to gain invaluable experience and future resume material.
High school, trade school or college students with web based graphic skills will be asked to generate promotional materials to support a forthcoming fundraising effort by the local civic organization. The artist’s work will be acknowledged and attributed but no actual compensation will be available.
Turnaround time will be relatively short with credit given to the artist on all widely distributed materials including posters, flyers and social media designed to generate local interest in a fund-raising campaign designed with a goal of raising funds dedicated to improving local youth sporting facilities along with the many other community improvements the local Whitewater Kiwanis Club is involved in.
Interested parties are encouraged to contact Kiwanis Board member Al Stanek at 608-320-9781.
The Whitewater Kiwanis Club supports local, national and international youth causes with the goal of improving the lives of children everywhere. They are proud supporters of Whitewater Youth Soccer, Ferradermis – Team #6574, Middle School Builders Club, High School Key Club and UW-Whitewater Circle K along with providing Whitewater High School scholarships and numerous public facility improvements like the fully accessible “We Go Round” playground equipment at Starin Park.
Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by F1 Digitals from Pixabay.
Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Continuation of a potential 26-27 Operating Referendum and CLOSED SESSION (possibly followed by open session) to discuss 2026-2027 Superintendent goals and staffing update.
To view the agenda click here: Welcome – 419 South Elizabeth St | Whitewater, WI 53190 | p (Click on “meetings” in upper right corner.)
Whitewater Middle School Library
401 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
6:00 p.m.
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6:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85089873679?pwd=CVOexwEEpYv7RrqX6rP00OoFHOKb6Z.1
– Passcode: 596636
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 850 8987 3679
– Passcode: 596636
City of Whitewater Finance Committee – Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda: MEET-Packet-f77bead3457f45ab9286b8388d29e5e8.pdf
includes Presentation of 2025 Annual Financial Statements and Audit by Johnson & Block; Review, Discussion, and Possible Action: Proposed Whitewater Downtown Activation
Initiative; Discussion and Direction on the Capital Improvement Policy
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190
*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.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/231548865824371?p=mmDvCO5jAhWxG9zCQ7
Meeting ID: 231 548 865 824 371
Passcode: R5hb67P7
Dial in by phone
+1 929-229-5663,,934769990# United States
Phone conference ID: 934 769 990#
Aquatic Center Committee – Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion on Engineering Audit award.
Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center, Large
Meeting Room 580 S. Elizabeth St. Whitewater, WI
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2823247933837?p=mfmQEgjlErIe1bX9uu
Per the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office, “Hot & humid conditions expected early next week. Continue to expect heat indices approaching or exceeding Heat Advisory criteria (100°) Monday.
A Heat Advisory is in effect from Noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday for the entire region except Sheboygan and Ozaukee counties. Peak heat indices (feels-like temperatures) of 100-105°F are expected within the Advisory. Air temps should max out in the lower 90s.
Hottest time periods will be 12-7 PM daily Sunday and Monday.
FREE Community Concert – The Brightside Band
Join us on Tuesday, July 28, from 6:00–7:00 PM at Cravath Lakefront Park for an evening of great free music with The Brightside Band! This talented cover band performs favorites from Tom Petty, Bon Jovi, Shania Twain, and so much more.
Pack your lawn chairs, picnic dinner, cooler, and your friends for a relaxing summer evening by Cravath Lake.
Make it a full night of fun! Stop by the Whitewater City Market from 4:00–7:00 PM in the main Cravath Lakefront Park parking lot to shop local vendors, grab fresh produce, and enjoy delicious treats before the concert begins.
A series of three dinners will transform unexpected spaces on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s campus into dining destinations. The university’s catering provider, Purple Plate Catering, organized the events to provide a unique and exclusive way to experience campus. Purple Plate Catering is a department of the university’s dining provider, Warhawk Dining.
The first event in the series will take place on stage at The Young, one of southeast Wisconsin’s premier performing arts venues and a hub for cultural arts, on Thursday, July 30. The series will take the turf at Perkins Stadium with an experience on the field level on Thursday, August 6. The late summer beauty of the UW-Whitewater Campus Garden will provide the setting for dinner on Thursday, August 13. The events are designed to showcase Purple Plate Catering’s capabilities while providing a connection point for alumni and a growth opportunity for the relationship between campus and the larger Whitewater community, according to catering director John Turner. Dinners are $70 per person. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Warhawks Give Fund which supports the university’s greatest needs. Tickets are available now at Warhawk Dining’s website: https://dineoncampus.com/uww/summer-dining-series.
Experiences begin with social gathering at 6:00 p.m., with dinner to follow. A cash bar will be available. Dinner features a communal dining setting and space is limited.
In case of inclement weather, outdoor dinners on August 6 at Perkins Stadium and August 13 at the Campus Garden will be postponed with notification by the preceding Tuesday (August 4 and August 11, respectively).
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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