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Wed
13
Nov

Little Chute Village Board approves 2025 budget and tax levy

By Tom Collins
Reporter
Following a brief public hearing at their Nov. 6 mEeting, Little Chute trustees approved the new budget and accompanying tax levy.
Wed
13
Nov

Kaukauna school district overwhelmingly approves $198 million facilities referendum

By Brian Roebke
Editor
Voters in the Kaukauna Area School District gave a huge amount of support to the district’s $198 milllion facilities referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
The yes votes totaled 11,377, while the no votes were just 6,563. That comes to a 63 percent approval rate.
Wed
06
Nov

Trustees set Village of Harrison 2024-25 budget, tax rate

By Judy Dixon Hebbe
Reporter
The Harrison village board held a public hearing on the 2025 budget of $8,990,067 with a tax levy of $6,800,000, up from the previous year because the village board had rescinded the transportation fee and added street work to the capital fund. 
Wed
06
Nov

Combined Locks Village Board approves balanced budget

By Judy Dixon Hebbe
Reporter
The Combined Locks Village Board approved a balanced budget of $5,956,485 of which $1,791,541 will be supported by levied taxes. The mill rate is $3.82 per thousand, down from $5.34 last year.
Wed
06
Nov

Three benches dedicated to Sheldon Niquette placed in Kaukauna

By Brian Roebke
Editor
Several friends and former colleagues of the late Sheldon Niquette gathered at the Kaukauna Public Library to dedicate a bench in honor of the former Kaukauna teacher, principal, administrator, father, and husband.
Wed
06
Nov

Advanced technology could help detect Sherwood water loss issues

By Tom Collins
Reporter
A new form of advanced technology may help MCO water consultants pinpoint losses in Sherwood according to information shared during the Oct. 28 village board meeting.
Wed
23
Oct

Kaukauna Utilities water treatment work continuing

Compiled by Brian Roebke
Editor
Engineering & Operations Director Dave Pahl reported work on the new water treatment system for the City of Kaukauna continues at the Kaukauna Utilities Commission’s meeting on Oct. 16.
Wed
23
Oct

Kaukauna continues long process of establishing its railroad quiet zone

By Tom Collins
Reporter
For all those who are tired of train horns breaking the silence, especially at night, quiet is on the way. The rather complex steps that need to be taken, including evaluating each of the crossings involved, are well underway.
Wed
23
Oct

Sherwood Village Board seeks information about water loss options

By Tom Collins
Reporter
The ongoing and often frustrating scenario of water losses in Sherwood reached an increased level of concern at the Oct. 14 village board meeting.

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