Area: Kewaunee
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Kewaunee Dairy Farmer, Two Others, Charged with Over-Spreading Manure, Falsifying Documents
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed charges against the owner of a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) in Kewaunee County, along with the manure hauler he hired to spread manure on his dairy’s land, and the agronomist that submitted a report about that manure spreading to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). […]
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Holiday Donation Drive in Kewaunee
The Giving for Sara Food and Hygiene Drive, organized by Kewaunee County Public Health and Human Services, is in its 10th year of collecting donations of healthful, nonperishable foods and personal-hygiene products, as well as monetary funds. The donations help to stock the shelves at area food pantries and assist community members in need. Donations […]
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Free Well Testing in Kewaunee County
The Kewaunee County Land & Water Conservation Department (LWCD) is continuing to offer free well testing for private well owners as part of its comprehensive study on groundwater quality in the county. The program is accepting up to 300 participants for testing in October. Those who received a free well test in July 2022 are […]
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Kewaunee Hosts Waste Collection for Residents
Kewaunee County Emergency Management has opened Clean Sweep registration for county residents, farmers and ag businesses seeking to properly dispose of unwanted chemicals, pesticides, household waste, dry medications, opioids, sharps and more. The Clean Sweep event will be held Oct. 22, 8 am – 12 pm, at the Kewaunee County Hillside Highway Shop, E2180 Hwy 54 […]
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The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore will hold a virtual dementia tour (VDT) Sept. 28, 1-3 pm, with a maximum capacity of 10 people. The VDT is an in-person simulation training tool that allows caregivers to experience what it might be like to have dementia, and the event includes a debriefing session. […]
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New Office for ADRC of the Lakeshore
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the Lakeshore’s Kewaunee office is moving into the Kewaunee County Administrative Building, 810 Lincoln St. in Kewaunee, on the upper level, next to the county board room. The office will be closed to walk-in visitors Sept. 28, but the staff will be available by phone and will […]
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The ADRC of the Lakeshore is offering the Stepping On program, which has been proven to reduce falls in older adults by 31%. Through seven weekly, two-hour sessions, the program – designed for people who are 60 or older – provides strategies to avoid falls, exercises for balance and strength, and visits by guest experts. The […]
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The ADRC of the Lakeshore will present the 17th Kewaunee County Senior Resource Fair on Oct. 6, 9 am – 12 pm, at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, 625 3rd Street in Luxemburg. Forty-plus vendors will be on hand at this free event to make screenings and resources available to all area seniors. Kewaunee […]
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Training Tool for Dementia Caregivers
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore will host virtual dementia tours (VDTs) Sept. 28, 1-3 pm, with a maximum of 10 participants. These tours combine a simulation of what it might feel like to have dementia with a debriefing session to assist caregivers in their caregiving journey. “Virtual” in this context does […]
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the Lakeshore will offer a Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop on Tuesdays, Sept. 27 – Nov. 1, 6-8:30 pm, at the Kewaunee County Public Health and Human Services building, 810 Lincoln St. in Kewaunee. Learn techniques to reduce stress; communicate effectively with family, friends and medical professionals; […]
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Kewaunee County Receives $1.3 Million Broadband Grant
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has awarded Kewaunee County a $1.3 million broadband-expansion grant to continue its efforts to deliver high-speed internet to its businesses and residents. Since starting its initiative to enhance broadband access, the county has received a total of $3.7 million in grant funds. This latest grant will lay fiber in […]
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Women’s March in Kewaunee July 31
A peaceful protest and march will be held July 31, 1 pm, at Kewaunee’s Harbor Park, 223 Harrison St., to support women’s rights. Dr. Gillian Battino, who is running for state treasurer, will be the guest speaker. The march will begin at 1:30 pm and travel along Milwaukee Street. Those who prefer not to walk […]
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Registration Underway for Kewaunee Back-to-School Program
The Kewaunee County Public Health Department is accepting completed registration forms for its annual Back-to-School Program, which helps to provide some of the required school supplies for approximately 300 children each year. The families that qualify for the program are those on WIC, Food Share or BadgerCare, as well as those that participate in the […]
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Memory-Screening Clinics at ADRC of the Lakeshore
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the Lakeshore will be hosting free memory-screening clinics in Manitowoc and Kewaunee counties. A memory screen is a wellness tool used to help identify possible changes in memory and cognition, whether they are reversible or irreversible dementia symptoms. The screen is not diagnostic, but it can help […]
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Kewaunee Residents, Get Your Well Tested
The Kewaunee County Land and Water Conservation Department is again offering free well testing for private well owners as it continues its comprehensive study on groundwater quality in Kewaunee County. The program is accepting up to 300 participants for testing on July 5. Participants will receive a copy of the results after testing. All results […]
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ADRC of the Lakeshore Offers Farmers Market Vouchers
The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the Lakeshore’s farmers market vouchers are back for 2022. Starting June 20, eligible individuals may visit one of the outreach sites or office locations to pick up the vouchers. Senior vouchers – provided through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – allow seniors to purchase fresh, locally […]
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Getting Creative with Costumes
Times of Future Past celebrates fan culture Calling all history buffs, anime fans and superhero lovers. Times of Future Past – a “festival for any era” – will return to Winter Park, N3787 Ransom Moore Lane in Kewaunee, for year two June 11-12. The activity lineup will include aerial-dance performances, fitness fun with Harley Quinn, special-effects demonstrations, […]
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Letter to the Editor: More Work Required to Prevent Water Contamination by CAFOs
As I write this, the royal flush continues in Kewaunee County, where more than 700 million gallons of cow manure are produced annually. Kewaunee County currently has 16 CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding operations). The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had one specialist overseeing these operations, plus two each in Door and Brown counties. The […]
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Virtual Dementia Tours June 22
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore will host virtual dementia tours June 22, 1-3 pm, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 700 Heritage Road in Luxemburg. The maximum capacity is 10 participants. These tours – a combination of a simulation and a debriefing session – help caregivers to understand what it might be like to […]
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Dairy Promotion Committee Celebrates Dairy Month
Community members are invited to join the Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion Committee for its annual kickoff breakfast at Rendezvous of Luxemburg on June 2, when the 2022 Honorary Volunteer Award recipient will be announced. Enjoy a breakfast buffet of scrambled eggs and cheese, sausage, bacon, fruit and more, served 6:30-8 am. The program will begin at […]