Member News
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...
Flex-Staff, Inc is celebrating its 50th year in the staffing and employment industry.
Flex-Staff was founded in 1973 when Bill and Carol Hackbarth purchased a Rockford, Illinois franchise of the direct placement firm, Dunhill. (At that time, such placements were referred to as “permanent placements.”) In 1977 the Hackbarth’s purchased a second...
The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership announces three new grant programs in addition to existing grant programs
The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership (DFP) has created various grant programs to incentivize and leverage investment in Downtown Fond du Lac. Just announced for 2023, the New Business Grant, Experience Generator Grant and Creative Sign Grant are now accepting...
Rural Development Build America, Buy America Implementation Waiver Expires Feb 3, 2023
USDA Rural Development’s (RD) implementation waiver for the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) will expire on February 3, 2023. After that date, all non-Federal organizations receiving RD financial assistance for infrastructure projects will be required to...
Young Professionals of Fond du Lac Names Jon Venhuizen Young Professional of the Year
Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) named Jon Venhuizen of SIA Insurance Services of Waupun their Young Professional of the Year at the Future 5 Awards banquet on January 19. “I am humbled to be recognized and included in such an outstanding group of my peers,”...
Dock Spiders Souvenir 7 Giveaways Announced!
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders have announced the dates and giveaways for their 2023 Souvenir 7 ticket package. The giveaway items include four bobbleheads, a bucket hat, a snapback hat, and one pair of socks.The popular Souvenir 7 package may be purchased in-person at...