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Waterloo School Board at odds over disciplinary changes, parks agreement
WATERLOO - At a meeting on Nov. 8, the Waterloo Board of Education discussed implementing an appeal process for suspensions, comparable to the process used for expulsions. The discussion follows a controversy that took place on Sept. 12, when two students attended a “blackout” themed volleyball game wearing blackface and consequently received suspensions. The board weighed pros and cons of a suspension appeal process, stating that while it could be...
Marshall girls start new season 2-2
Despite spending much of the early portion of this new girls basketball season on the road, the Marshall Cardinals have found success. After losing their season opener at home to Edgerton, they rebounded to beat their next two opponents in Clinton and Adams-Friendship. While that winning streak stopped at two, the Cardinals put up a solid fight in their most recent game: a trip to Lakeside Lutheran. The Cardinals knew they were up against a tall task on Tuesday, Nov. 14 as they welcomed in...
Pirates hope mix of experience and youth can lead them to new heights
The Waterloo wrestling program continues to climb to new and exciting heights. The Pirates claimed a team regional title last season thanks to a trio of individual regional champions. Three more Pirates would go on to represent Waterloo at the 2023 WIAA state finals. Still, they’re hungry for more. Waterloo did not claim the Capitol — South regular season title for the first time since 2020 last season. In addition, the team’s journey through the state tournament ended in the sectional round. The Pirates have...
Humane Society gets cute, cuddly and creative
JEFFERSON — Saturday afternoon, the Humane Society of Jefferson County hosted a “Painting with Pets” event in which painters received a kit with a wooden board to paint as well as brushes and acrylic paint provided by Rhettro Design Co., who also provided customized name painting kits upon request. The event, which ran from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, was held in the Community Education Room at the humane society. Cats and dogs visited painters while they worked. Events are regularly hosted by the group, which is planning a spaghetti dinner for February. All animals pictured are currently up for adoption at the Humane Society of Jefferson County, which is open 1-6 p.m. on Monday through Saturday at W6127 Kiesling Rd Jefferson, WI 53549.
Village of Marshall approves 2024 budget
Marshall residents will see a slight increase in the property taxes in 2024, but sewer and water rates will stay the same. An additional increase in shared revenue between Wisconsin and municipalities across the state for next year is also leading to an increase in revenue and expenditures. The total property tax levy for the village in 2024 is set at $1.92 million, which is a 7% increase from the previous year. This change is mostly due to $119,428 more being spent on debt service...
Wisconsin DPI publishes school accountability report cards
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently published school and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year. The DPI publishes school and district report cards annually. Report cards include data for multiple school years across four priority areas: achievement, growth, target group outcomes, and on-track to graduation. The achievement and growth priority areas are weighted based on a district or school percentage of economically disadvantaged pupils, as required...
Off to Neverland, Peter Pan comes to Marshall
Often described as a place free of boundaries and full of childlike wonder and adventure, Neverland will be the place the boy who refused to grow up will take audiences in Marshall to in the coming weeks. On Dec. 8, 9, and 10 at noon, the Marshall High School theater department will put on James Mathew Barrie's classic “Peter Pan” at Marshall Elementary School, 617 Madison St. Auditions began during...
Cardinals look to keep up recent stretch of postseason success
It’s been an impressive two-year run for the Marshall boys basketball program. The Cardinals made it all the way to the Kohl Center in 2021-22 for the Division 4 state semifinals. As a phenomenal following act, they knocked off the top seed in their bracket in 2022-23 to claim a a second consecutive regional championship despite being hit hard by graduation in the offseason. Marshall will look to repeat that feat once again in 2023-24. The Cardinals lost second team all-conference forward Peyton Kleinheinz, and...
Pirates aim to keep up boys basketball momentum
At face value, a 3-22 season doesn’t appear much like forward progress. It was for the Waterloo boys basketball program, though. Among those three wins in 2022-23 season, the Pirates had their first winning streak since the 2020-21 season as well as their first Capitol — South conference win in 15 tries. Second year head coach Jared Brown is the architect behind this hopeful program reset. With a full summer to further develop his players and instill his philosophies, the Pirates will hopefully continue taking...
Lots to do this holiday season
As we celebrate Thanksgiving and give thanks, we often look ahead to the gift-giving season in December. Marshall and Waterloo have traditional events planned for families to begin the celebration with parades, holiday lights and a whole festival. Marshall Christmas ParadeMarshall will hold its 59th annual Christmas Parade on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. For many, the parade heralds the holiday season into focus. Participants in the parade will work...
Marshall approves fire engine purchase, expected in 2027
The Marshall Fire Department is now expecting a new fire engine in 2027. Pierce Manufacturing will fulfill the order after the Village of Marshall, Town of York and Town of Medina voted in favor of the purchase. Marshall’s total portion of the bill is $542,115.60. The vote passed unanimously 5-0, Village President Chris Campbell and Trustee Ryan Frey were absent for the impromptu Nov. 1 meeting. The village plans to...
Stubby's Bowl scores
Monday, Nov. 13- Monday Night: High Team Series-Alley Cats & Stubbys 1800. High Team Game-Alley Cats 653. Laurie Frey 568(202), Cindy Stenberg 563(204), Dan Busch 518. Tuesday, Nov. 14- Tuesday Maunesha: High Team Series-Handy Appliance 2025. High Team Game- Handy Appliance 696. Kolton Jurss 591(208-201), TJ Gassen 569(207), Ken Scott 565(202-204), Jeff Bettin 523(201), Richard...
Hot 2-0 start for Waterloo girls basketball
Heading into the 2023-24 girls basketball season, Waterloo knew it could rely on its already established team chemistry. That connection between the Pirates has already bore fruit as they started the season off with two straight home wins. They escaped a 34-32 battle with Rio to open the season on Tuesday, Nov. 14 and crushed Palmyra-Eagle 56-30 on Thursday, Nov. 16. “Their connection is very important,” Waterloo head coach Gabe Haberkorn said. “You can see it. Defensively, I knew we’d be tough, but something has...
Trevor Firari named Eastern Suburban Co-Player of the Year
Waterloo football's 2023 season was defined by its senior class. Many members had been logging varsity minutes since they were sophomores. In their last hurrah as high schoolers, they boosted the Pirates to a 7-3 overall record and a 5-2 mark in Eastern Suburban Conference play. The group's diversity shined through in the postseason all-conference awards. Eight Pirates were honored, but they filled 12 total spots on the list as many of these seniors played on offense, defense, and special teams. Senior running back/linebacker Trevor...
Peyton Gundelach repeats as Eastern Suburban conference Offensive Lineman of the Year
Postseason honors have become a regular expectation for the Marshall football program. This fall, the Cardinals repeated as back-to-back-to-back-to-back Eastern Suburban Conference champions. The subsequent all-conference teams have always represented the Cardinals’ hard work. 2023’s title team is no exception. Seniors Matthew Motl and Peyton Gundelach headline the group with a pair of “player of the year” honors. In total, Marshall had 13 individual all-conference selections. Matthew Motl, senior, first...
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