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SnapPlus (Soil Nutrient Application Planner) is Wisconsin’s nutrient management planning software that helps farmers make the best use of their on-farm nutrients and make informed decisions about commercial fertilizer purchases. This latest release of the software includes new maps, and easier ways to add crops and grazing schedules. Join Extension, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), and the SnapPlus Team to walk through new features in SnapPlus Version 3.
Each of the six webinars will cover a different topic. Each session focuses on a specific part of the software and runs from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., including a 45–60 minute tutorial followed by one-on-one “office hours” with staff to ask questions. Sessions cover:
- April 21 — Adding Crops, Setting Rotations, Planting & Application Seasons
- May 12 — Nutrient Systems and Template Builder
- June 2 — Silurian Bedrock Plan Features
- June 16 — Annual Updates
- July 21 — Winter Manure Applications
- August 18 — Grazing
You can register for all sessions, or the ones most relevant to you. Registration is free. Learn more and register:go.wisc.edu/841xe6
While storms raged across the state, Whippet FBLA brought the thunder to Green Bay and the State Leadership Conference. Lighting struck twice as Atreya Wilson defended her state title and once again became state champion in Entrepreneurship. She is headed back to nationals to compete against the best in the country. Lillian Navejas-Ortiz also made some noise as she made it to the stage taking fifth place in Data Science and AI. She is an alternate for Nationals and could soon be headed to San Antonio as well. The other teams posted impressive finishes of 9th and 12th in the state, showing off their skills in Digital Video Production and Chapter Service Project respectively. It was a great conference to be a Whippet!
Article and Photos Submitted by Kurt Nickelsburg
Whitewater High School FBLA Advisor
nicku01@wwusd.org
Last Friday, students in Ms. Lynn Weilbrenner’s Early Childhood Health and Safety class at Whitewater High School had the opportunity to work with the UW-Whitewater Police Department to earn their CPR certification. A huge thank you to the UW-Whitewater PD for taking time out of their busy schedules to work with our high school students. It was a great learning experience for all.
Article and Photos Submitted by Lynn Weilbrenner
Whitewater High School Family and Consumer Science Teacher
lweilbrenner@wwusd.org
The College of Business and Economics at UW-Whitewater has received a Tommy Thompson Speaker grant to bring Dr. Ludmila Praslova to campus. Dr. Praslova is a leading voice in neurodiversity, inclusion, and organizational culture. Her work focuses on equitable practices in academic and corporate settings. She is a Professor of Graduate Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Accreditation Liaison Officer at Vanguard University of Southern California. She will be visiting on Monday, April 20, and the event is scheduled from 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM in the Hamilton Room at the University Center. The event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided to registered attendees. Virtual attendance is also available.
Neuroinclusion in the workplace is recognized as valuable, but still limited by outdated systems, stigma, and a reactive approach. Community members, potential employers, and corporate leaders need to hear from experts like Dr. Ludmila Praslova, who are calling for a shift from “accommodation” to systemic redesign, where belonging and dignity are built into organizational practices. Systemic neuroinclusion also means creating workplaces that better support everyone’s needs and productivity. Hence, this presentation can be of interest to those interested in dignity, productivity, and decent work for all.
Event website for registration: https://www.uww.edu/ce/powerdiversemindscobe
Free Somatic Release for Spring Event for Adults
Community members are invited to a free Somatic Release for Spring event facilitated by local writer Katy Daixon Wimer on Thursday, April 16 at 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Through breathwork, movement, and journaling practices, reconnect with your body this spring, and the juicy, messy, radiant, challenging truth it might reveal as you open to the new chapter 2026 brings. Please come with an open heart and mind, a sense of humor, a journal, and a yoga mat or blanket.
This program is for adults. The event is free, but please register in advance at whitewaterlibrary.org/events as space is limited. You may also email sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or call 262-458-2782 to register, or with any questions.
The Whitewater Public Library is located at 431 W. Center St. Visit whitewaterlibrary.org for more information and to view all upcoming events.
The Boards of Canvass for the city of Whitewater and the Whitewater Unified School District both convened on Monday, April 13 and certified the results of the Spring Election. There was no change from the results that were previously reported on The Banner.
City of Whitewater Common Council
Councilmember at Large
Orin Smith 1081
Aubrey Thompson 861
Councilmember, District 2
Gavin Kelleher 190
Sean Liebherr 46
Councilmember, District 4
Chuck Mills 210
Brian Schanen 375
Council terms are for two years. The newly elected members will take the oath of office on April 21.
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The Whitewater Unified School District provided the following press release.
Three Members Elected to Whitewater Unified School District School Board
At 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13, the Board of Canvassers certified the votes cast from the April 7 School Board Election for the three open board seats.
The results of the canvass are as follows:
Stephanie Hicks – 2044 votes
Terri Jones – 1849 votes
Lisa Huempfner – 2053 votes
Christy Linse – 1707 votes
Stephanie Hicks, Terri Jones, and Lisa Huempfner will hold office for a three-year term, commencing on Monday, April 27, 2026, and expiring on Monday, April 22, 2029.
Versiti is the primary blood supplier for Southeastern Wisconsin hospitals, including Aurora Lakeland Medical Center and Fort Memorial Hospital. They are also the primary provider for all of the veterans’ hospitals in the state.
Appointments are preferred, and many are still available. Please use the QR code, visit https://www.versiti.org or call Lynn at 262-473-2997 to make an appointment
Sometimes April 15 falls on the weekend and taxpayers are given a bit of grace in filing their federal and state income tax. Alas, there is no grace this year, and no longer is it sufficient to dart to the post office drop box to catch the 5 p.m. pickup. As has been previously announced on The Banner, Whitewater’s first-class mail does not leave the city until the next morning (Sundays excluded) after it is deposited in a box. The mail is then processed in the Oak Creek distribution center, where it may or may not be postmarked that next day. Consequently “mailing” a return on April 15 will not be considered timely, so penalties and interest may result.
If you’re mailing your return(s) on Wednesday, report to the post office before 5 p.m. and request a local postmark, which the clerk will be happy to provide.
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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