By Erica Gokey, Staff Writer – Common council conducted a short, but sweet meeting last week. Youth In Government students and a new Brodhead police officer swore in. Youth In Government students Craig Christensen, Sebastian Van Wyhe, and Jenna Ils took their oath before the Council. Accompanying the ceremony were […]
By Erica Gokey, Staff Writer – The time to get up early, pack lunches, and spend time with friends finally came last week. The weather was perfect for the first day of school. Pick up the Sept. 12 print edition for full story & photos…..
By Erica Gokey, Staff Writer Kaitlyn’s 3rd Annual Classic Car Show brought out a variety of cars and trucks this past Sunday. Brodhead Police sectioned off the downtown area just as the sun started to peak out from behind the clouds. The weather was hot and humid, but it did […]
By Erica Gokey, Staff writer New information and opportunities presented themselves at the senior committee meeting last Thursday. The committee entertained the idea of building a new facility. Existing buildings, such as the Antique Mall and the property on East 11th Street, pose problems such as accessibility, parking, and zoning. […]
Brodhead Night Out is an annual event that brings the community and public safety departments together for a night of fun and education. Other organizations participate in the event, allowing residents to discover what services are available in Brodhead.
Permits and operator licenses seemed to be a hot topic at the Brodhead Common Council meeting. Council also efficiently tended to a page-long agenda of committee reports and a closed session last Tuesday.
Brodhead lifeguard class members, from left, Kathy Stilson, Braydon Sommerfeldt, Bailey Matthys and Mhariri Robertson pause recently in the pool from training now completed. Stacie Baldwin and Dave Gissing co-teach the class.
Discover rare native plants that once blanketed the landscape of this area before its settlement in the 1830s. Find grasses and flowers that have built up soils across the Midwest and made this region the “Breadbasket of the United States.” Identify plants suitable for rain, pollinator, and butterfly gardens. Join […]