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Sacred Heart Church will hold a mobile food pantry next week.

Distribution will begin at 4 p.m. March 24 at the VFW Hall on Veterans Drive. Food will be given out while supplies last.

This is a drive-through only event so you’ll stay in your vehicle during pickup.

A proposed sports complex has drawn anger from supporters of the demo derby at Butterfest.

Last week, the Butterfest Committee posted on Facebook that the City plans to use that portion of Nishan Park for the proposed fieldhouse. The post indicated that this will be the final year for the demo derby.

The next Reedsburg Community Blood Drive will be March 21.

It will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center, which is located in the basement of Reedsburg City Hall.

Blood supplies are at a 10-year low, thus anyone who can is encouraged to donate.

The Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association has recognized two Reedsburg Area High School students.

Sykora Stanek received the 2021 Junior Jersey Breeder for her involvement in school and community organizations.

Over 150 years ago, America was engaged in a Civil War. The soldiers on both sides of the issues had access to many new and innovative discoveries of the day, and they were utilized by both combatants.

Reedsburg Public Library has several exciting events on the horizon, including the long awaited Pi(e) Day, and special activities for spring break week.

The Farmer Angel Network will host a Lunch and Learn livestream from noon to 1:30 p.m. March 16.

A member of the Vierbicher team has won the Andy Lisak Young Professional Award through the Wisconsin Economic Development Association.

A Sauk County entity is looking for suggestions from the public on how it can improve living in the area.

The Sauk County Aging and Disability Resource Center now has a link to the Bright Ideas form on its portion of the Sauk County website. Staff will consider recommendations and implement what they can as time and money allow.

A handful of area residents received their diplomas following the fall 2021 semester at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

--Grave Colvin of Reedsburg earned a bachelor’s degree in international and general business, with a focus on marketing. She graduated with distinction.