Area: Kewaunee
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USDA Seeking Applications for Rural Business Development Grant
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Stan Gruszynski announced the USDA is seeking applications for grants to support rural businesses and help create jobs. “Our mission is to support and contribute to the economic viability of rural communities and help them build toward the future,” Gruszynski said. “Too often, rural businesses and […]
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Groundwater Work Group Completing Public Meetings
A work group comprised of Kewaunee County farmers, concerned citizens, environmental organizations, agriculture specialists, and federal, state and local government officials are moving ahead on developing recommendations to address the area’s groundwater quality problem. The Groundwater Collaboration Work Groups were formed in 2015 in response to concerns raised over groundwater quality issues in Kewaunee County […]
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Lynn Utesch Announces 1st District Assembly Campaign
The same week he learned that he and his wife Nancy made the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources “Do Not Respond” blacklist, Kewaunee County farmer and clean water advocate Lynn Utesch announced his candidacy for the 1st District Assembly seat. Describing himself as a farmer, veteran and clean water activist, Utesch gave his announcement speech […]
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Johnny Cash Birthday Fun, Wine Fest & More Weekend Plans
The final weekend of February 2016 will go out with a bang! Celebrate what would be Johnny Cash’s 84th birthday, help support the Bruemmer Park Zoo, or relax while listening to the beautiful mashup of poets and musicians at DCA’s Words on Fire. Friday, February 26 Johnny Cash Birthday Bash Algoma’s Farm Market Kitchen will […]
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USDA Sees Strong Demand for Conservation Reserve Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding farmers and ranchers that the competitive sign-up deadline for its most popular voluntary conservation program, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), is Feb. 26. This will be one of the most competitive general sign-up periods in history, in part due a statutory limit on the number of acres […]
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Celebrate the Centennial of Migratory Bird Treaty
Thanks to a significant treaty between nations 100 years ago, the diverse birds that Wisconsinites watch, photograph and hunt are protected for current and future generations to enjoy. On Aug. 16, 1916, the United States signed the Migratory Bird Treaty with Canada – the very first of its kind – to protect many migratory bird […]
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Bank of Luxemburg Opens Temporary Branch in Kewaunee
Bank of Luxemburg opened a temporary branch in Kewaunee at 925 Marquette Drive on Feb. 2, and they plan to break ground for the construction of a permanent Kewaunee location this spring. The permanent location, scheduled to open this fall, will be located at 980 Marquette Drive. This new branch will bring Bank of Luxemburg’s […]
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Commentary: Wisconsin Needs Certainty on High-Capacity Wells
By John Holevoet, Director of Government Affairs, Dairy Business Association Last month, the International Dairy Foods Association held its annual Dairy Forum in suburban Phoenix. Not only did the conference provide me great insights on the future of our industry, but the setting highlighted just how extreme some of the proposals for groundwater regulation […]
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More Birders Needed for Bird Atlas II
The Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas II needs the help from people who care about Wisconsin’s environment and the role that birds play in it. They need more volunteer birders to join their flock of citizen scientists in 2016. Last year, more than 700 birders statewide participated in the Atlas. This year they’re aiming to grow […]
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The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has included Sevastopol Elementary School among 169 Title I Schools of Recognition. Sevastopol Elementary was recognized as a High-Progress School, meaning it falls within the top 10 percent of schools experiencing growth in reading and mathematics. The Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission has received a $100,000 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative […]
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Kitchens Hears Disdain from Republican Voters
Constituents peppered Rep. Joel Kitchens with questions about conservation bills, veterans issues, and water quality at his latest listening session.
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Visit Parallel 44’s Snow-Covered Vineyard for Frozen Tundra Wine Fest
Celebrate Wisconsin’s frozen terrain by attending Parallel 44’s 7th Annual Frozen Tundra Wine Fest, the largest outdoor wine fest in the state. This wintry outdoor event at Parallel 44 Winery is slated for the afternoon of Feb. 27, 12 – 6 pm. The winery is located outside of Kewaunee, between Green Bay and Door County. […]
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Obituary: John A. “Chip” Brann
John A. “Chip” Brann, 62, from Algoma, Wisconsin passed away on February 4th, 2016 at the Algoma Long Term Care Unit. He was born on November 12th, 1953 to Gordon and Alice (Lundquist) Brann. He lived in Baileys Harbor until he moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1981. Health challenges brought about his move to the […]
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Applications Now Accepted for Excellence in Agriculture Scholarships
Kinnard Farms is now accepting applications for its second annual Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship. Three scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors in good standing from any of the following high schools: Kewaunee, Luxemburg-Casco, Algoma, Denmark, or Southern Door. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career related to agriculture […]
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Reps in the News: Jan. 29 – Feb. 4
Rep. Joel Kitchens Kitchens attended Governor Walker’s State of the State Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature and made the following remarks: “I was pleased with what the governor had to say about the state of Wisconsin over the past year and his plans for the future. Unemployment is at its […]
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Milwaukee Company Donates Clean Water System
When the folks at Stonehouse Water Technologies of Milwaukee were contacted about helping with Kewaunee County’s water issues, they had no idea that conditions were worse there than some of the Third World countries the company has worked with. Charles Bensinger, director of water analytics at Stonehouse, said in Third World countries they usually are […]
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Sturgeon Bay has been nominated as one of the 10 Happiest Seaside Towns in America and an online poll is in progress to determine which town will be named No. 1. Voting is easy and there is no sign up. Voting is open through 2 am Jan. 25. You can vote from the same device or […]