Park Bank, a locally-owned community bank founded in 1966, recently announced that Ann Becker has joined Park Bank as Senior Mortgage Advisor. Ann’s experience makes her a concierge of lending to her clients.
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The Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce presents, “Move Your Marketing Forward,” a webinar at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 16.
The Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce recently announced Christina Williams has joined the chamber staff as Outreach and Events Coordinator.
The Wisconsin Dental Association on July 7 announced that Christopher Borgerding has joined the association as Director of Government Services. In this position, he will manage the association’s relationships with state legislators and regulators; oversee WDA actions on dental benefits, insu…
Sun Prairie Police Department (SPPD) officers are questioning a male in connection with a Monday, July 6 shots fired incident on Sunfield Street in Sun Prairie.
The Sun Prairie Plan Commission will consider a 308-unit apartment concept plan as part of its Tuesday, July 14 agenda.
The recent increase in polling locations means that the Sun Prairie City Clerk’s Office is looking for more election officials.
The Sun Prairie Area School District will receive roughly $49.8 million in general aid from the state, according to the Wisconsin Department of Instruction — an increase of 4.6 percent, or $2,187,404 increase from last year’s $47,591,927 amount.
DeWitt LLP law firm recently announced attorney and Sun Prairie resident Jeff Goldman was elected to the Executive Committee of the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Wisconsin and was also elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estates Council (ACTEC).
All driveways with the exception of 1316 and 132 Crossing Ridge Trail should be open to use by the end of July 2, according to City Staff Engineer Clint Christenson.
While celebrating the nation’s birthday, The Sun Prairie Fire Department, Sun Prairie EMS, and Sun Prairie Police Department urge you to use extreme care, especially when using fireworks as part of your celebration activities. Additionally, please be aware of the laws that govern fireworks i…
The City of Sun Prairie recently issued an update regarding the city's Pavement Rehabilitation Projects for 2020.
The Buena Vista Drive - Audley Drive intersection will be closed during the day on July 1, during the evening of July 1 and July 2 due to the sanitary sewer replacement.
Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the YMCA of Dane County recently announced the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program, and that it will host a July 7 Pop Up Pantry at Westside Elementary School.
Property owners impacted by the city's Grandview Drive-Crossing Ridge Trail construction project can expect concrete work to be completed during the week of June 30, according to City Staff Engineer Clint Christenson.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and Dane County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an officer-involved death in Sun Prairie that occurred on the morning of Friday, June 26, 2020.
This July, join Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation & Forestry (SPPRF) for Park and Recreation Month, as the department celebrates the selfless, passionate and essential work of park and recreation professionals who are providing services that are vital to a healthy Sun Prairie.
The Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation and Forestry (SPPRF) Department is seeking public input on a potential second dog park in Sun Prairie.
The Sun Prairie School Board is scheduled to act July 13 on two resolutions relating to financing for the 2019 Sun Prairie Area School District referendum.
Sun Prairie Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating suspects in an early morning June 27 shooting on Vandenburg Street.
The 2021-22 Sun Prairie Area School District calendar will begin Aug. 23 and end on May 26, 2022 — extending summer break by two weeks to allow completion of school construction projects — according to a 2021-22 calendar approved June 22, 2020 by the Sun Prairie School Board.
A 26-year-old Sun Prairie man was sentenced in Dodge County Court June 26 in connection with sexual assaults.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and Dane County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an officer-involved death in Sun Prairie that occurred on the morning of Friday, June 26, 2020.
Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD) School Nutrition Department recently announced the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program through at least July 15.
The City of Sun Prairie took the first step in relocating Angell Street on June 16 by introducing a discontinuance resolution, approving a certified survey map and scheduling an Aug. 4 public hearing.
Foss Swim School continues its expansion in the Midwest with the opening of a new school in Sun Prairie. Enrollment for the new Sun Prairie location at 2670 W. Main St. begins July 7 with an opening date of Oct. 14.
The Sun Prairie Media Center recently launched a new weekly newscast entitled “Sun Prairie In Focus.” The newscast is produced and anchored by former WKOW-TV reporter/anchor and current Sun Prairie resident Dan Presser.
Notices of change in value were mailed to City of Sun Prairie property owners recently. The City of Sun Prairie expects values will increase for homeowners because 2020 is a revaluation year.
The City of Sun Prairie has launched a revaluation frequently asked questions (FAQ) page, aiming to educate and ease tax anxieties as the city performs its revaluation process.
Incoming University of Wisconsin System President Governor Tommy Thompson announced June 23 that former Assembly Speaker, Ambassador to Norway, and UW System Board of Regents member Tom Loftus of Sun Prairie and former Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Scott Neitzel will co-chair …
Health care workers put in a lot of time on the job, both during the COVID-19 pandemic and during non-COVID times, working sometimes double and triple shifts. That leaves a lot of time at work — and sometimes during those busy times, not a lot of time for breaks.
The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections potentially linked to ALDI, Hy-Vee, Walmart and Jewel-Osco grocery store brand “garden salads” containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and carrots.
Sun Prairie police are investigating an early Sunday morning shooting on Athletic Way.
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On June 16, Chuck Stoflet, owner (left), and Stephanie Juedes, manager of The UPS Store of Sun Prairie (right) presented Hilde Felsin, board member of the Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry with a donation check. Amid the current COVID-19 pandemic and constant need, the UPS Store set out a do…
A 69-year-old Sun Prairie man has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for tax evasion in connection with video gambling machine revenue.
When a star student gets straight A’s, proud parents take to bragging. When a Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) gets straight A’s, you leave the bragging up to the city council alders.
Led by opposition from District 3 alders Maureen Crombie and Mike Jacobs, the Sun Prairie City Council on June 16 voted 7-1 to reject a Precise Implementation Plan (PIP) to convert community room space into efficiency apartments in the Providence neighborhood.
Alders on June 16 voted to approve an overhauled general development plan for the Pumpkin Patch retail district on the city’s west side — despite objections from a neighboring developer and a former mayor.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Didion retooled a portion of its ethanol production facility to manufacture hand sanitizer, which is in short supply during a period of high demand.
A suspected natural gas leak June 17 led to the temporary evacuation of a 16-unit apartment building on Klubertanz Drive.
Sun Prairie Police are investigating a June 17 shots fired incident on North Pine Street.
The Sun Prairie Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin during the Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign from June 22 to July 5.
Democrat Melissa Sargent released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Sun Prairie School Board member Bryn Horton, for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District:
The Class of 2020 became the first Sun Prairie High School class to graduate virtually on Friday, June 12 with an online video tribute that included music from the Sun Prairie High School band, orchestra and choir, as well as four speeches from class seniors.
Adam Gross from the City of Sun Prairie recently announced 2020 Street Rehabilitation Projects on several streets.
The City of Sun Prairie will increase its parkland dedication requirement, fee in lieu of parkland dedication, and park impact fee for all residential development if a Sun Prairie Plan Commission recommendation is approved by the city council.
The Sun Prairie School Board, which recently approved Northside Elementary as Sun Prairie’s fifth community school, is seeking a site coordinator for the facility.
The Sun Prairie Plan Commission on June 9 rejected a revised general development plan (GDP) and related items for the proposed Pumpkin Patch retail development with two 5-3 votes.
The City of Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation and Forestry (SPPRF) Department has announced the plan for its virtual summer aquatics program. This alternate program was developed due to the closure of the Family Aquatic Center for the 2020 season citing health and safety concerns amidst the COVI…
Acting on a human resources director recommendation, the Sun Prairie School Board on June 8 voted to approve rollover vacation language for Sun Prairie Area School District 260-day contract employees.
The City of Sun Prairie could have a newly relocated Angell Street and a new municipal parking lot located between Church and Columbus streets this fall if the Sun Prairie City Council approves action taken June 9 by the Sun Prairie Plan Commission.
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