Member News
Exotic Pets May Be Surrendered at February Event at FdL Public Library
Do you have an exotic pet you can no longer care for? If so, bring your pet or pets to the Exotic Pet Surrender Event on Sunday, Feb. 19 from noon until 3:30 p.m. at the Fond du Lac Public Library. J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue (JRAAR) will accept fish, invertebrates,...
Find Out the Rest of the Story About the Wade Family during History at Home
Know the Wade House Historic Site, located off Highway 23 east of Fond du Lac? Today, it’s one of several Wisconsin Historic Sites operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. In the 1800s, though, it was known as a resting place owned by Sylvanus and Betsey Wade...
It’s Not Too Late to Participate in Winter Reading & FDL Reads at FDLPL
Love to laugh? Love to win prizes? It’s not too late to join Winter Reading @ FDLPL and Fond du Lac Reads for a chance to win. Now through the end of February, the library invites the Fond du Lac community to read “The Midwest Survival Guide” by Wisconsin’s favorite...
Love Arts and Crafts? Try These Events Planned During February at FDLPL
Love arts and crafts? Do what you love during Valentine’s month at the Fond du Lac Public Library. On Monday, Feb. 6, join Bad Art Night to celebrate the mediocre, the tacky, and the campy as you work with everyone’s favorite pattern, flannel! No artistic experience...
The Story of Music Will Be Told Through Art in February’s Exhibit at Langdon Divers
Discover the joy of music through art during February’s art exhibit at the Langdon Divers Community Gallery. More than 20 local and regional artists will be on display throughout the month with artwork created using the theme of "music." Some are works pertaining to...
Teens Can Discover Browser’s Cache and More in FDLPL’s Children’s Room
Teens may discover the Fond du Lac Public Library’s newest subscription-style program, Browser’s Cache. This is just one of many programs and events scheduled for teens and youth at the library this month. Just for teens, Browser’s Cache contains a checked-out library...
Sophia Partners Adds Community Engagement Team Member
Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners Inc. announced the hiring of Krista Clements as Community Engagement Coordinator & Program Specialist to expand Sophia’s network beyond the Fond du Lac area through impactful programming. “I’m thrilled to join Sophia...
USDA Launches Rural Data Gateway to Strengthen Partnerships and Expand Access to Resources for People in Rural America
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today unveiled the Rural Data Gateway, a new resource to make the Department’s data for rural projects easier to access for its partners and for people living in rural...
Fond du Lac County Redesigns County Flag
Fond du Lac County is beginning the process of redesigning the Fond du Lac County flag. It was designed by Donna Heldt of Campbellsport many years ago. We are looking to Fond du Lac County residents to submit their designs for the flag that will then be adopted as the...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac to host Annual Meeting, present annual awards
Envision Greater Fond du Lac will host their Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 23 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Annual Meeting is a time for Envision Greater Fond du Lac to share the successes of the prior year (2022) and...
Lake Winnebago Shantymen Arrive as Alternate Identity Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Fond du Lac Dock Spiders to share Shantymen name for a game in 2023
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have pushed the boundaries of their identity in celebrations of Wisconsin industry and heritage. Now, the Rattlers – the team that brought you Udder Tuggers, Brats, and Los Cascabeles – and the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders unveil their Lake...
Ribbon Cuttings with Club Car Wash
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted ribbon cuttings with member organization, Club Car Wash, to officially welcome the three new locations to the Fond du Lac area. Club Car Wash was founded as a family-owned small business in 2006 as Tiger Express Wash. In 2019, Tiger...
Sturgeon Spectacular Returns to Fond du Lac For Its Eighth Year
Fond du Lac Festivals, Inc. (FFI) with support from Festival Partners, Destination Lake Winnebago Region, the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership, and Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts is excited to announce the return of the Sturgeon Spectacular Winter Festival,...
New SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Waupun eye care services taking shape
Construction is on schedule for a new 5,400-square-foot area on the lower level of SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital’s recent two-story addition to welcome eye care services starting in late March 2023. The $4.2 million project will offer the services of an...
USDA Invests $19.4 Million to Improve and Expand Rural Electric Infrastructure in Wisconsin
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced the Department is investing $19.4 million to help two electric cooperatives expand and modernize Wisconsin’s rural electric grid and increase grid...
Wisconsin Herd to Change Its Name to “Wisconsin Her” to Support Women’s Empowerment on Feb. 3
The Wisconsin Herd has partnered with BMO to change its name to the “Wisconsin HER” to support women’s empowerment for the game on February 3, with tip-off at 7:00 p.m. CST at Oshkosh Arena. The Herd will wear one-of-a-kind “Wisconsin HER” jerseys that will be...
Lakeland Care Inc. Increases Commitment to Serving Community Through 24 hours of Volunteer Time Off for All Employees
Lakeland Care, Inc., an organization focused on building better lives through programs that care for and inspire our communities, is implementing a new policy directed at encouraging employees to volunteer. Volunteer Time Off (VTO) will be increased from eight hours...
Wisconsin Herd Partners with TDS Telecom to Honor Influential Black Leaders for Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 7
The Wisconsin Herd, the NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, is partnering with TDS Telecom to host a Black History Month Night on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:00 p.m. CST at Oshkosh Arena. The Herd is celebrating Black History Month with specialty jerseys...
DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants through March 31
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2023 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grants through March 31, 2023. DATCP will award a total of up to $200,000 in BLBW grant funding in 2023. BLBW is a...
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac welcomes back obstetrician/gynecologist
The SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic, 608 W. Brown Street in Waupun, is pleased to welcome board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist Karen Meyer, MD, who will start seeing patients the week of January 23, 2023. She will also see patients at the SSM Health...