News & Events

City of Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission – Monday, July 22, 2024 @ 4:30pm
Agenda includes election of officers, discussion and possible approval of landscape plan for a development located at the corner of Jakes Way and Moraine View Parkway, tree sale, upkeep of arboretum, and additional Purple Martin houses.
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City of Whitewater Finance Committee Meeting – Tuesday, July 23, 2024 @ 5:00pm
Agenda includes procurement policy, room tax update, budget amendment policy, part-time salary comparison review, an MOU for a UW parking lot, discussion on public comments in open meetings, the water tower referendum question, ordinance policy, and paid parental leave policy.
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School District Meetings

Whitewater School Board – Regular Meeting – Monday, July 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
Agenda includes middle school scorecard review, Bray facilities planning, update on Language Live and Third Quest interventions, resignations including high school associate principal, employment of several new staff, and business office updates.
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“The Boys in the Boat”

Tuesday, July 23, 1 p.m.

(Drama/Sports/History)

Rated PG-13; 2 hours, 3 minutes (2023).

The triumphant underdog story of the University of Washington men’s rowing team, who stunned the world by competing at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Directed by George Clooney. 

Jesse Adams of Adams Electric in Elkhorn presented State Senator Steve Nass (Whitewater) with the Building Wisconsin award from Associated Builders and Contractors. Nass received the award because of his hard work last legislative session to get more people into the skilled construction trades. 

The presentation took place at Adams Electric signing day event last week, where a dozen individuals participated in a career signing day as they officially sign up to be an electrical apprentice and begin their professional journey into a lifelong well-paying career in the construction trades. 

John Schulze
Director of Legal and Government Affairs
Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin

Water lovers of all ages are invited to join the statewide search for aquatic invasive species (AIS) on August 10, 2024. This fun, hands-on effort, known as AIS Snapshot Day, relies on participants to monitor streams, lakes, and wetlands at designated state sites for signs of non-native plants and animals that pose risks to Wisconsin waterways and wildlife.

Locally, Walworth County’s Land Use & Resource Management Dept. will host a Snapshot Day event on Saturday, August 10, 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 10!”

Coordinated in partnership with UW-Madison Division of Extension, UW-Stevens Point Extension Lakes, River Alliance of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Snapshot Day is entering its 11th successful year. Information collected during the event will be provided to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to inform and guide monitoring and response efforts.

Last year over 150 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to monitor more than 234 sites across the state making for a fun and safe event. 

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://wateractionvolunteers.org/event-page/aquatic-invasive-species-snapshot-day-2024. Advance registration is requested.

EVENT DETAILS:
AIS Snapshot Day
Saturday, August 10, 2024
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Walworth County Government Center
100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn

Contact: Mandy Bonneville
Deputy Director/County Conservationist
Walworth County Land Use & Resource Management Dept.
(262) 741-7912
mbonneville@co.walworth.wi.us

It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.

On Sunday, July 21, 1974, exactly 50 years ago this coming Sunday, the Whitewater Historical Society celebrated opening its museum of local history at the historic Whitewater Passenger Depot. This image shows the visitors waiting for the festivities to begin. It was a crowning achievement for the historical society, founded in 1947, to finally have a place to showcase its collection of Whitewater-related artifacts.

The museum is still in operation 50 years later and we hope you join us sometime on Tuesdays (4-7) or Saturdays (9-12) to see our special 50 years exhibit and our fine permanent gallery of Whitewater history!

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.

(#3267P, Whitewater Historical Society)

The Walworth County Division of Public Health is pleased to announce a special initiative promoting community health and safety. Through the end of July and select dates in August, residents will have the opportunity to purchase discounted private well water test kits and return collected water samples for testing at the following town hall locations:

• July 23, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Whitewater Town Hall, W8590 Willis Ray Rd.
• July 25, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Spring Prairie Town Hall, N6097 State Rd. 120
• August 1, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at East Troy Town Hall, N9330 Stewart School Rd.
• August 6, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Delavan Town Hall, 5621 Town Hall Rd.
• August 8, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Darien Town Hall – N2826 Foundry Rd.

Test kits are priced at $10 per sample for bacteria or nitrate, and $18 per sample for arsenic or lead. Well water test kits may also be purchased from Walworth County Health and Human Services (HHS) during regular business hours. Checks are the only forms of payment accepted at the town hall dates; checks and cash are accepted at the Health and Human Services building. Collected test samples may be returned to the town halls during the specified hours or to HHS during regular laboratory hours.

Private wells are a vital water source for many residents in Walworth County, and regularly checking your water is essential to ensure health and safety. By offering discounted well tests, Walworth County Public Health aims to encourage more residents to take proactive steps towards safeguarding their health.

Please visit our website at http://www.co.walworth.wi.us/430/Well-Water-Testing for water laboratory hours, to learn how to check your well water, or call (262) 741-3200 for more information.

Country star Chris Cagle will be the headliner of Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days on July 20 at Racetrack Park in Edgerton, WI.

Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days is made possible by platinum sponsors:  Albrecht Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Morrison’s Auto Parts, IKI Manufacturing, Dam Paradise, Iron Pine, J. Becker Construction, Inc., Davis Family Dentistry, Two Brothers Downtown Pub and Grill, South Central Well and Pump, Dohner Heating & Cooling and Last Nite Bar & Grill.

Proceeds from Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days benefit multiple local scholarships, groups, causes and community improvements.

The weekend long festival kicks off on Friday July 19 with a weekend long citywide rummage sale. At Racetrack Park there is a men’s softball, women’s softball and little league tournaments. Live music kicks off with classic rock cover band Audiodrive at 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday July 20, The Rascal 5k Run starts at Racetrack Park at 8:00 a.m.  The youth will put their skills to the test in a lip sync/ talent show and the big wheel race at Racetrack Park. Softball, baseball and little league tournaments continue throughout the day. Local Edgerton cover band the Pink Houses will be playing classic rock hits at 5:30 p.m. With chart topping hits including: “Chicks Dig It”, “What Kinda Gone” and “What a Beautiful Day,” country star Chris Cagle takes the main stage at 9:30 p.m.

On Sunday July 21, there is a parade in downtown Edgerton with over 50 entries.  Free admission into Racetrack Park on Sunday. Anyone can compete in a pie eating contest and tobacco axe throwing contest is at Racetrack Park for ages 15 and up. Back by popular demand, Sounds of Edgerton where a variety of local musicians and bands will play 2:00 p.m. – 8 p.m. The hometown baseball team the Albion Tigers take the field at 2:00 p.m. vs Lake Mills, followed by Utica vs Cambridge.

The price of admission to Racetrack Park is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate on July 20. Wristbands are currently on sale at Deegan’s Hardware, the Coffee Depot and Dam Paradise. For more information visit www.edgertontobaccodays.com or on Facebook at Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days.

The Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days Parade will be held on July 21 at 11:30 a.m.

The Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days parade featuring over 50 entries begins at Stoughton Road on July 21 at 11:30 a.m.

This year’s parade is coordinated by Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days Committee Member Anna Jensen with support from the Edgerton Police Department and the City’s Department of Public Works. The Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days Committee thanks Jen Maier for all her work over the years to make the Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days parade a success.

Due to road construction on Albion Street the parade route is as follows:  Starts on Stoughton Road, which turns into W Rollin Street.  Take a right onto Swift Street, turn left onto West Fulton Street, left onto North Henry St, ending at Central Lutheran Church. 

The parade lineup includes the following entries: 1568 International , 1987 Caprice Classic, 99.9 WJVL, Badger Band, Brienne Brown For  Assembly District 43, Brown Paws Rescue, Cottage Grove Lions Club Happy Whistlers, Cripple Creek Cloggers, Cub Scouts Pack 418, Down Syndrome of Association WI, Edgerton Care Center, Edgerton Cub Scouts Pack 418,Edgerton Fast Pitch Softball, Edgerton FFA, Edgerton Fire Department/Lakeside Fire and Rescue, Edgerton High School Band, Edgerton High School Varsity Dance Team, Edgerton Hospital, Edgerton Little League 7th Graders, Edgerton Little League Champions, Edgerton Little League Tobacco Days Tournament Champions, Edgerton VFW City Post 2708, Edgerton Youth Football, Gifts For Kids, Green Beret Marching Band and Green County Cheese Days.

In addition to: Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin, Kim Colby Homes, Lake House Inn, Last Nite Bar & Grill, Lindsay Gallagher & Associates, Lions Club, Lion’s Den Taekwondo Edgerton, Panthers Exteriors and Construction, Perry’s Piggly Wiggly, Renegades 4-H Club, Rock County 4-H Fair Royalty – 2023 Fairest of the Fair Bella, Rock River Marina, Sam the Wheeler, Seitz Towing and Racing , Starlight Dance Edgerton, Sterling North Society, Stevens Construction Corp, Studio A Dance Academy, Tom Olson’s 3 wheeler, Sun & Stars Birth Services , Sundowners Snowmobile Club, Tebala Shrine Air Squadron, Tider Boys Soccer, Tired Iron Car Club, & Tobacco Days Car Show, Wisconsin Region Model A Restorers Club, Yankee Dutchmen Marching Band and Zor Shine Mini Cars.

Nelson Young sponsored the Zor Shine Mini Cars in the parade.

More information regarding the parade can be found on edgertontobaccodays.com or on Facebook at Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days.