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Wed
15
Oct

Kimberly approves contract for utility locates

By Judy Dixon Hebbe
Reporter
The Kimberly Village Board approved a staff recommendation to contract with Lazer Utility Locating LLC for village utility locates beginning in 2026. They will serve the village’s storm water utility, sanitary sewer utility and water utility.
Wed
08
Oct

Portion of village-owned Pine Street property is vacated

By Tom Collins 
Reporter
Historic Pine Street in Little Chute was changed by earlier moves in past years by the Little Chute Village Board. Additional vacation of village-owned property at the Oct. 1 village board meeting should further refine the future of that former village street.
Wed
08
Oct
Wed
08
Oct

Kaukauna Utilities Commission briefed on KU activities

Compiled by Brian Roebke
Editor
At its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 15, the Kaukauna Utilities Commission had a light agenda but were briefed on several activities the utility is working on.
General Manager Michael Avanzi continues work on the new strategic intent. 
Wed
08
Oct

Draft 2026 budget reflects changes and growth in Little Chute

By Tom Collins
Reporter
While the impact on the average resident’s tax bill is not yet complete, the 2026 Little Chute budget picture is clearer thanks to the Oct. 1 budget workshop with its focus on the first look at the document prepared by the various village department heads.
Wed
08
Oct

Controversy in Hollandtown! Town of Holland debates Van versus Vans Street

By Brian Roebke
Editor
One letter can change a lot in the English language and members of the Holland Town Board and longtime resident Sara Eiting had a lively discussion at the monthly town board meeting held Wednes-day, Oct. 1, at the town hall.
Wed
08
Oct

Harrison tweaks sidewalk ordinance

By Brian Roebke
Editor
The Harrison Village Board amended the ordinance governing sidewalks and trails at last week’s meeting to eliminate requiring sidewalks on both sides of a local street in all new subdivisions.
Wed
08
Oct

Bischel, Lenz receive Little Chute distinguished alumni awards

By Brian Roebke
Editor
The Little Chute Area School District honored the accomplishments of Sue (Vander Wyst) Bischel and Bob Lenz as distinguished alumni winners for 2025 last week at school assemblies and the Homecoming football game.
Wed
01
Oct

Safety coordinator updates Kaukauna board of education

By Brian Roebke
Editor
Attendance, Behavior and School Safety Coordinator Jason Hurley gave a report on the 2025-26 Safety Plan for the Kaukauna Area School District at its board of education meeting on Monday, Sept. 22.
Wed
01
Oct

Sherwood Village Board approves Legion Park Master Plan with reservations

By Tom Collins
Reporter
By a 5-1 vote at their Sept. 22 meeting, the six members of the Sherwood Village Board in attendance voted to approve the recent Legion Park conceptual master plan, but they generally agreed with Bob Benz that several questions and more discussion were needed.

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