Sauk Prairie Healthcare and Public Health Sauk County recently collaborated on the installation of a public health vending machine in the vestibule of Sauk Prairie Hospital’s Emergency Department. Shown with the vending machine are Belle Koch and Dr. John McAuliffe from Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Hannah Erdman of Public Health Sauk County and Ann Moran, Susan Thering and Shabvon Johnson of Sauk Prairie Healthcare. (Submitted photo)
Making essential health resources easier to access — whenever they’re needed — is at the heart of a new initiative from Sauk Prairie Healthcare and Public Health Sauk County.
Beckett Gasser of Reedsburg was honored by the Summer Outdoor Adventure Club for rescuing a fellow young biker who was seriously injured. (Submitted photos)
A Reedsburg girl was recognized for helping another kid who was injured in a biking accident.
The Summer Outdoor Adventure Club honored Beckett Gasser for her response when one of her riding partners crashed and severely injured her leg.
The Sauk County Fair is taking place now through Sunday. As always, it includes animal shows, exhibits, a midway, and food. (Independent Star News file photos)
The Sauk County Fair continues into this weekend, wrapping up on Sunday, July 12.
Here’s a roundup of highlights happening this week.
Admission is free for those who walk through the gate.
Almost all attractions are free, but fees do apply for rides and Grandstand shows.
RPL’s agenda next week includes a 250th U.S. anniversary program with RAHS Social Studies Instructor David Moon, a Mingle and Muse Special Event with a guest artist, and a Family Night event about what’s in the ground at the Hartje Center.
Youngsters enjoyed the Reedsburg Municipal Pool at Webb Park last week to combat the hottest weather of the year so far, a stretch that lasted several days. (Photos by Troy Matz)
Public Health Sauk County is welcoming nominations for the 2026 Public Health Excellence Awards, a recognition program for the community. These awards honor people and groups who help improve the health and well-being of Sauk County residents and visitors.
