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Milton honors military members who made ultimate sacrifice in ceremony at Veterans Park
MILTON — Milton residents gathered at the Milton Area Veteran’s Memorial at Veteran’s Park Monday morning to honor those who gave their lives in military conflict. Mayor Anissa Welch began with updates on Sunday night’s weather, sharing that there were no substantial injuries reported. The remainder of her speech, as well as the rest of the ceremony, honored veterans in attendance and men and women who served in the military...
Summer Concert Series kicks off in Fireman’s Park
WATERLOO — Waterloo residents and beyond gathered Thursday evening in Fireman’s Park for concessions, beautiful weather and the first summer concert of the year. Madison-based band Bad Habit, specializing in classic rock hits from the 1970s and ‘80s, kicked off the first performance in Fireman Park’s main stage, decorated with string lights for an ambient after-dark atmosphere. Before the performance began at 6 p.m., summertime tunes including Hank Williams’ “Honky...
Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Michael Foster to speak at Memorial Day program
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Michael Foster will be this year’s Lake Mills American Legion Memorial Day speaker May 27 at Commons Park at 10 a.m. In the case of inclement weather, the program will be in the gym at the middle school, 318 College Street. Foster served for 21 years in the U.S. Marines in communication and network planning. He retired from active service in 2005 after serving throughout the...
Midwest Fire Fest to light up Cambridge June 8-9
CAMBRIDGE — This year’s summer festival season lights up with a spark at the Midwest Fire Fest, now scheduled for an earlier, cooler start on June 8 and 9. Founded in 2016, the art festival had traditionally been held at the end of July, but event organizers permanently moved the date earlier when temperatures are typically milder. Midwest Fire Fest’s one-of-a-kind offerings allow attendees to celebrate the elemental power of...
Over 80 local businesses welcome back Firefly Night Market
LAKE MILLS - The Lake Mills Firefly Night Market, one of the city's favored summer traditions, is officially back for the season. The open-air market returned with its debut market on Friday afternoon, hosting a space in Commons Park for over 80 vendors including food and drink trucks, baked goods, jewelry makers, clothing boutiques, antiques, oddities, pet supplies, scented products, flowers, produce, art, ceramics and more. Small businesses in tents,...
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