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Thu
02
Jul

Reedsburg City meetings for July 2026

Meetings are at Reedsburg City Hall unless otherwise noted.

For complete details, including agendas, visit www.reedsburgwi.gov.

--Library Board of Trustees, 6 p.m. July 9 at Reedsburg Public Library.

--Historic Preservation Commission, 4:30 p.m. July 13.

Thu
02
Jul

Pushing up the sun: How a life philosophy sparked Sauk Prairie storytelling idea


The group from the May event was, from left to right: Shirley Kelter, Kimberly Montessori, Barbara Wichman, Brenda Nolan, Greer Deneen, and Meghan Pierce. (Submitted photos)

The Push Up the Sun storytelling series begins with a simple, high-energy outlook.

Thu
02
Jul

Pets of the Week: Tony and Star

The Sauk County Humane Society has unveiled its featured pets, with comments from shelter staff. They are as follows.

Thu
02
Jul

Reedsburg teacher appointed to Common Council seat

A familiar face has rejoined Reedsburg Common Council.

School District of Reedsburg Teacher Dave Moon was appointed last month to fill the at-large seat, which had been vacant. The appointment was made by Mayor Dave Estes.

Moon has served on the Council in the past.

Thu
02
Jul

On the Same Page: Upcoming week at Reedsburg Public Library

Summer events continue next week with a variety of activities for youth and adults. Both groups are reminded to pick up their July reading logs and Bingo cards. Youth may still pick out the free book earned for successful June reading.

Thu
02
Jul

La Valle fireworks is July 3

La Valle will have its fireworks display on July 3.

A band will entertain at 6 p.m. in the park. Food will also be sold.

Fireworks will start at dusk.

Admission is free.

Also going on that day is a car show and vendor setup at the La Valle Center. The cars will be on display starting at 4 p.m.

 

Thu
02
Jul

Sauk County Fair starts next week


This year’s Sauk County Fair will be held July 6-12 at the Fairgrounds in Baraboo. It will feature animal exhibits and judging, a carnival and midway, vendors, information and activity booths, and Grandstand events. (Independent Star News file photos)

It’s already fair season for local residents and exhibitors.

The Sauk County Fair will be held July 6-12 at the Sauk County Fairgrounds in Baraboo.

As always, there’s no admission charge to walk in the gate.

Thu
02
Jul

Reedsburg’s Freedom Fest celebrates America’s 250th birthday


Guests scope out Eat Street during a past Freedom Fest. This year’s Fourth of July celebration will honor the nation’s 250th birthday. (Independent Star News file photos)

As in years past, Reedsburg will celebrate the Fourth of July. This year’s celebration will be particularly special, as it’s the nation’s 250th birthday.

The festival will take place in Nishan Park.

Thu
02
Jul

Local radioman inducted into Hall of Fame


Dave Weiss-Magnum has been inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame. (Submitted photo)

Wisconsin Dells native and Class of 1981 graduate Dave Weiss-Magnum has been inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Thu
02
Jul

Declaration of Independence to be read in park

A reading of the Declaration of Independence will be done in honor of the country’s 250th anniversary.

It will be presented at 2 p.m. July 4 at the Reedsburg Community Park Pavilion at the corner of Webb Avenue and Main Street.

There is no charge to attend.

 

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