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By Lenny Lueck, Superintendent – The School District of Brodhead is planning to expand its program to help economically disadvantaged students. One in every five students struggles with hunger nationwide. Student hunger has been identified in the Brodhead schools, as well. Over 40% of the students at Albrecht Elementary and […]
By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor – Two part-time patrol officers and two community service officers were sworn in at last week’s common council meeting. Andrew Arneson and Matthew Miller were sworn in as part-time police officers. Arneson is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and Miller is a graduate of […]
By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor – At its regular meeting last week, common council approved a change in City Hall’s business hours. Rather than 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., hours will now be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The change will go into effect Monday, April 3. The common council also: […]
By Tony Ends, Correspondent – Controversy and citizen concern over huge livestock operations echoed in Green County’s historic courthouse last week. Emails and calls from the public moved county supervisors to seek answers to questions about procedures and protections, permits, and the law. “We have a responsibility to protect the […]
The Friends of Carver Roehl Park will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 9 at 1 p.m. The hunt will start promptly at 1 p.m. Please arrive early so that your children will not be disappointed. This fun event will be held at Carver Roehl Park, […]
Steve Kumlander, President of the Rock Valley Chapter, is proud to announce that Adam Gracyalny of Beloit, Wis., has taken the position of assistant Director with the Badger Chordhawks Chorus. Adam graduated from Clinton High School. He then attended the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater where he received a Bachelor […]
By Rich Vogel, Forestry Department – Do I have your attention? I hope so because there are a few things you need to know, and those of you who have ash trees on your property need to start making plans. The Emerald Ash Borer is quickly moving through Brodhead and […]
This is my 14th year at Brodhead, 19th year overall. My main role is with the high school band and its many functions, and then I also team teach with Beth with our fifth graders. I also help out in middle school band rehearsals whenever possible. We have so many […]
On Saturday, March 4, the Brodhead band students participated in our district Solo and Ensemble festival. Cora Hafen thought it was really cool to get feedback from a judge on how to improve. Taylor Midthun agreed; she said, “It was helpful to get feedback from another person. The tips the […]
On Thursday, Feb. 23, the elementary school had their closing assembly for their reading program, Reading is FARMtastic. Students kept track of their reading minutes for the month-long program, competing against other students in their grade. The teachers of the winning classes competed in a Just Dance Country Style competition. […]
