Area: Kewaunee
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Bank of Luxemburg to Open New Branch in Kewaunee
Bank of Luxemburg has announced plans, contingent on obtaining regulatory approval, to build a new branch in Kewaunee. During construction, the bank is planning to operate a branch in temporary location, opening early 2016. In addition – considering all the changes that other Kewaunee-area financial institutions are undergoing – this new Bank of Luxemburg branch […]
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WI Wins Congratulates Kewaunee Retailers
The Wisconsin Wins (WI Wins) program, a state-level initiative aimed to decrease youth access to tobacco products, and re:THINK, the Tobacco Prevention Network would like to say congratulations to the many clerks and retailers of Kewaunee County for the great work on reducing tobacco access to minors. Over the past year youth volunteers have conducted […]
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Commentary: DNR Has Failed in Kewaunee County
By Nancy Utesch In October, 16 residents from across Wisconsin, with legal and technical support from the Midwest Environmental Advocates law center, filed a petition for corrective action with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, requesting action by both state and federal agencies to address deficiencies in the water pollution permit program that allows for […]
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Farmers, Vote by Dec. 7 for FSA County Committee
Door County/Kewaunee County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Tim Siehr announced that FSA will begin mailing ballots to eligible voters for the 2015 FSA County Committee elections on Nov. 9, 2015. Producers must return ballots to the Door County FSA/Kewaunee County FSA office by Dec. 7, 2015, to ensure that their vote is […]
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News Bulletin: Nov. 6 – Nov. 12
WHAT HAPPENED The towns of Brussels, Union and Gardner have approved a $2.8 million referendum for the April 2016 election to upgrade the Brussels-Union-Gardner Fire Department. A Nov. 2014 referendum to approve $4.2 million for the fire station failed. COMING UP More than 20 local, state and national groups are gathering for a “Stink-In” on […]
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Farmers, Go to MOSES on a Scholarship
The Rural Enterprise Network (REN) has announced the creation of a scholarship to cover the costs to send a local Kewaunee County producer to the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Educational Services (MOSES) Annual Organic Farming Conference. REN co-founder Mick Sagrillo commented, “We are calling the project ‘Send a Farmer to MOSES’.” MOSES is the preeminent learning […]
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Third Vintage of Baco Noir Available at Parallel 44
Parallel 44’s third vintage of Baco Noir is now available at Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery in Kewaunee. Just like their 2013 vintage these Baco Noir grapes were grown in a little vineyard just south of the winery in Manitowoc County. The Baco Noir is of French parentage and reminiscent of a Burgundy style wine. […]
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EPA Asked to Intervene in State Pollution Discharge
On behalf of 16 petitioners from across the state, Midwest Environmental Advocates filed a Petition for Corrective Action on Oct. 20 with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to request action by both federal and state agencies to bring Wisconsin back into compliance with the Clean Water Act. Wisconsin citizens petitioning the EPA have longstanding water […]
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Packerland Conference Cross Country Championship Results
Gibraltar hosted the Packerland Conference championships for cross country on Oct. 15. Below are individual winners for boys and girls. The top seven finishers are first team all conference and places eight through 14 are second team all conference. Boys 5K Run Jacob Wahlers, Algoma, 16:37 Caleb House, Gibraltar, 17:06 Harold Iwen, Algoma, 17:15 Zach […]
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WHAT HAPPENED Five petitioners continued their effort to challenge the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ approval of a water pollution permit for an expanding livestock facility in Kewaunee County. Petitioners filed an appeal of the agency’s final decision to permit the company to operate without a limit on the number of animals in the facility […]
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Science Supports Responsible High-Capacity Well Use
By Andy Wallendal and Gordon Speirs When it comes to water, farmers are passionate. Water is essential to growing crops. Preserving the ability to use water for future farming generations is just part of being a farmer. Wisconsin is fortunate to enjoy an abundant supply for drinking, growing crops, nourishing livestock, manufacturing products and recreation. […]
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Grape Harvesters Needed at Parallel 44
Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery has announced a call for harvesters. This opportunity is a lot of fun and only happens once a year. This year, Parallel 44 will harvest on Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 5 & 10. They’re looking for about 15 to 20 people to help on each of the three days. Harvesting […]
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Hunters can help feed needy people throughout Wisconsin this fall by taking these simple steps: Donate any legally harvested deer by dropping it off at a participating processor by Jan. 31, 2016. Prior to donating the deer, field dress and register it and write your confirmation number on the carcass tag. Handle the carcass as […]
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Judge Suggests DOJ, DNR Practiced Willful Ignorance of Law
When the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced on Sept. 11 that it was granting a petition for the modification of a pollution permit for Kinnard Farms in Kewaunee County that included ignoring two actions deemed necessary by Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey Boldt last November, they certainly caught the attention of the judge. A press […]
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FSA Encourages Farmers to Enroll for ARC, PLC and MPP-Dairy
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini reminds farmers and ranchers that they have until Sept. 30 to enroll in several key Farm Bill safety net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy). “These programs provide important risk protection […]
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By the Numbers: Kewaunee County CAFOs
1/3 Number of cows per acre in Kewaunee County. 1 Kewaunee County’s state ranking in cattle density. 15 Number of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations in Kewaunee County. 30 Percent of wells in Kewaunee County that do not meet safe drinking water standards due to E.coli and nitrate contamination. 47 Percent […]
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Lynn and Nancy Utesch Named DCEC Citizens of the Year
Lynn and Nancy Utesch of Kewaunee were recognized as the Door County Environmental Council’s Citizens of the Year at the organization’s annual summer meeting held at Baileys Harbor Town Hall on Sept. 9. In introducing the award, DCEC board member Paul Leline said the organization took a look at “the many people who work hard […]
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DNR Overrides Judge’s Orders on Kinnard Farms Permit
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced on Sept. 11 that it is unable to comply with two orders that were handed down last October by Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey Boldt in the matter of a pollution discharge permit for Kinnard Farms in Kewaunee County. In granting a petition filed by Kinnard Farms for the […]
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Commentary: Time to Change Business as Usual in Dealing with CAFOs
By John Ikerd I am a retired professor of agricultural economics of the University of Missouri. I grew up on a small farm in south Missouri and have spent my entire 45-year professional career working with farmers and people in rural communities. My wife Ellen and I moved to Fairfield, Iowa, almost three years ago, […]
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Governor Scott Walker Walker has put all of his political energy into winning the GOP presidential nomination, creating a leadership void in Wisconsin marked by increasing public discontent among the state’s Republican-leaning independent voters and departures by some of his top staff, observers said. The situation — combined with a recent effort by state […]