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Exciting Entertainment Lineup Announced for the 2025 Jefferson County Fair
Jefferson, WI – The Jefferson County Fair is thrilled to announce its 2025 entertainment lineup, designed to create an unforgettable experience for fairgoers of all ages. This year's theme, “There's No Place Like Fair,” emphasizes the sense of community, tradition, and excitement that makes the Jefferson County Fair a special event year after year. The cornerstone elements of the fair are the youth and community exhibitors who share their projects and talents. To expand upon the excitement they generate
Jefferson County Fair Park Unveils New Logo, Solidifying its Unique Identity
JEFFERSON, WI – As part of an ongoing effort to establish distinct identities for the Jefferson County Fair and Jefferson County Fair Park, Fair Park is proud to introduce its new logo, designed in collaboration with Saffire. This marks the next step in separating the branding of the Fair, an annual event, from the year-round operations of Fair Park as a premier venue for events, exhibitions, and community gatherings. The new Fair Park logo thoughtfully incorporates elements that honor its connection
Submit your Recipe for Rainbow Community Care's 35th Anniversary Cookbook
Share your love, share your recipes, and share your story! In honor of Rainbow Community Care's 35th anniversary this year, we are putting together a cookbook that features cherished recipes and heartwarming stories from our community. We would be honored to have your recipe featured in this keepsake publication. Our previous cookbook reached almost 2,000 homes throughout our service area, and it became a treasured family resource that has been kept and shared for
Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the Jefferson Food Pantry
Jefferson, WI – The Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Jefferson Food Pantry’s recent milestone achievement—the purchase of their permanent home at 164 W. Garland St., Jefferson. The Jefferson Food Pantry recently announced their purchase of their building with the support and generosity of donors, grants, fundraisers, and careful financial stewardship. This milestone was dedicated to Ron Pribnow, previous President and Executive Director of the
Sign Vault Re-Opens and Joins the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson, WI – The Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sign Vault Art Bar as a member and celebrated their grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 23. Located in downtown Jefferson, Sign Vault is a unique business that combines creativity, community, and connections. They offer a variety of workshops and private event rentals which provide opportunities to create DIY projects including wooden signs, paint pour crafts, and more. Melinda Perez, a community member, local
FCCU Celebrates Team Member Designations
FORT ATKINSON, WI — Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements of its dedicated team members who earned various industry designations from America’s Credit Unions in 2024 including Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC), Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE), Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS), and Certified Credit Union Investments Professional (CCUIP). These accomplishments reflect FCCU’s commitment to providing exceptional service and
St. Coletta Honors Employees
One Team, One Mission is the theme of our 2025 Mission Effectiveness WeekDuring this week, we celebrate and honor our employees for their contributions which keep our mission alive. Throughout the week, we host a variety of activities to show our appreciation, including:A hosted special dinner with our President and CEO, Robin Baker, where we recognize staff members who have served in five-year increments. This event celebrates their dedication to our mission.A series of fun activities, including games and
Jefferson County Fairest of the Fair Coronation
Jefferson, WI – The results of the 2025 Fairest of the Fair program were finalized during the coronation held on January 26, 2025, at the Activity Center in Jefferson County Fair Park. This event marked the start of an exciting journey for the newly crowned Fairest, who will serve from 2025 to 2026. Hanna Brattlie, a 19-year-old student at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, was crowned the 2025 Jefferson County Fairest of the Fair. A lifelong participant in the Jefferson County Fair, Hanna has
FCCU distributes $400,000 to members through Member Loyalty Cash patronage dividend
.FORT ATKINSON, WI — On December 31, 2024, Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) demonstrated its mission of “putting every member in a better financial position than when we met them” by distributing a $400,000 patronage dividend to over 8,200 qualifying member-owners, ranging from $36 to $73 deposits each. As a credit union, FCCU operates based on the needs and wants of its members, or member-owners, in the form of a democratically elected, volunteer board of directors. This cooperative business structure
FCCU to award $10,000 in scholarships this school year
FORT ATKINSON, WI — Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) has announced that they will be awarding $10,000 in scholarship money for the 2024-2025 school year. FCCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative with locations in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Watertown, and Whitewater. Reflecting the mission statement of FCCU, "To help our members be in a better financial position than when we met them," FCCU is offering this scholarship to help shoulder the cost of tuition so members can achieve their educational
