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Wed
21
Oct

Early voting has begun


Polls are seen during a past election in Reedsburg City Hall. (Reedsburg Independent file photo)

Reedsburg residents who’d prefer to vote before Election Day can do so now at Reedsburg City Hall.

Early voting opened Oct. 20. Normally, this option would be offered for the whole month prior to the election but courts changed the date this year.

City Hall is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Be prepared to show a photo ID.

Wed
21
Oct

Curbside pickup and meeting room reservations now online

Now, it’s easier than ever to schedule a curbside pickup of materials at Reedsburg Public Library, or to book a meeting room for the use of your organization! Two new online scheduling programs allow users to independently initiate these procedures, anytime, anywhere!

Wed
14
Oct

Young Professionals group organizes first Halloween tour

Like most organizations, Reedsburg Young Professionals has had an odd year due to COVID-19.

Meetings have been pushed back and events cancelled, but the group is determined to create at least one public outing this fall.

Wed
14
Oct

WCCU offers to shred documents

WCCU, 820 Viking Drive, will hold a shred event from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17.

Visitors may have up to three boxes of unwanted documents shredded for free.

Shredding is done to destroy any documents that may contain sensitive or personal identification.

 

Wed
14
Oct

Sauk County begins health officer search

Officials have begun the search for a new head of Sauk County Public Health.

Tim Lawther resigned as of this week. Following his departure, Deputy Director Cathy Warwick stepped up to be the interim leader.

Wed
14
Oct

Reedsburg Area Medical Center recognized as a Best Place to Work


Submitted photo

Modern Healthcare has selected RAMC as one of its best places to work in 2020.

Reedsburg Area Medical Center ranked first in Wisconsin and No. 43 for the nation as a top medical provider/facility. RAMC was one of only two Wisconsin locations chosen for the list.

Wed
14
Oct

RAMC practices adjusted due to rising coronavirus cases

Reedsburg Area Medical Center has rolled out new visitor guidelines due to COVID-19.

The following will be in place until further notice.

Wed
14
Oct

Book sale supports food pantry

Main Street Books has launched its Bargain Book Sale to benefit the Reedsburg Area Food Pantry. Sales will take place noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through October, as long as weather cooperates. Sales will take place outside along the sidewalk. Inventory will be updated daily.

 

Wed
14
Oct

‘News, Fake News and Spin’ virtual program through Reedsburg Public Library


Michael Edmunds leads a presentation about media. (Submitted photo)

“Fake news” is a term that has become part of the vernacular in recent years, but what is it really and how does a person identify disinformation in the media? How should information and media sources be evaluated, especially in light of the upcoming election?

Tue
06
Oct

Three graduate from UW-Stevens Point

A few regional residents have earned their degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Hannah Gavin of Reedsburg received a bachelor’s degree in dance. Another Reedsburg native, Ashlyn Straka, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in child life and family.

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