A farmer appreciation lunch will be held Feb. 5 at Chapparal Restaurant in Wonewoc.
The Farmer Angel Network invites farmers, farm families, and community supporters to gather for the free midday meal, which will include a moment of recognition.
Voters cast ballots in the last major election in Reedsburg. (Independent Star News file photo)
Editor’s note: Last week’s story included information from the incorrect election year. The information listed here is for the 2026 election. The Independent Star News apologizes for the error.
Dick Powell held court on his last day of work owning Riteway Plaza, seated at a table with friends, nursing a Monster Energy Drink Coffee. He walked back to his office, weaving between piles of items randomly stacked for the sale to Kwik Trip. Seated at his chair, he was sniffling — suffering a slight cold—and ready to ponder his career.
This rare well-preserved octagonal water tower still stands just north of Highway W on Sunrise Road in Westfield township, where it once provided water storage for the farmstead. (Submitted photo)
In the early days on Sauk County farms, water requirements were essential for the animals and in farmhouses for cooking, drinking and bathing. Initially, that water was obtained using a hand-operated pump. Often times it was up to the young farm boys to pump the handle on a daily basis to provide the needed water.
The Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department will hold a stakeholder meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 27 and 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 28 at the Sauk County West Square Building, Room B24, 505 Broadway St., Baraboo.
This summer River Valley FFA student officers worked at the Sauk County Farm Bureau food stand for a shift. River Valley teacher Shari Graffunder is their advisor. Pictured, Sauk County Farm Bureau board member Nancy Liegel presenting a check for $250 to the students for helping.
This summer River Valley FFA student officers worked at the Sauk County Farm Bureau food stand for a shift. River Valley teacher Shari Graffunder is their advisor. Pictured, Sauk County Farm Bureau board member Nancy Liegel presenting a check for $250 to the students for helping.
