THE FORT ATKINSON INDEPENDENT REPORTER

The Fort Atkinson Independent Reporter (FAIR) is an online news service focusing on civic and business affairs in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin; Jefferson County; and neighboring communities. FAIR is a free community service. No special login accounts, passwords, or subscriptions are necessary. In addition to the Latest News posts below, you can view all previously published news items on the All News page. Our goals are to:

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• Help readers understand current events and trends in local and regional civic affairs, government, business, and commerce.

• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity, fact-based objectivity, and nonpartisan reporting.

• Pursue excellence in all aspects of community journalism – the content of our news reporting, website, social media platforms, and value to advertisers.

Feel free to send us a message as to how we’re doing. Make suggestions on how we can improve, what kinds of local journalism you need, want, or prefer, or any other opinions. We are here to serve you and the community.

Thank you!
John Donohue, Managing Editor