FAIR is taking a comprehensive look at Fort HealthCare’s renovation. Senior VP and CFO James Nelson described Fort HealthCare’s remodeling project as a “major transformation,” referencing the six-year renovation project at the main hospital campus on Sherman Avenue. The project represents a major stride in community health services, symbolic of positive local economic development. Three years in planning and 18 months of major on-site work, the renovation is now within two mo

Fort Atkinson is extending its Community Retail Marketing Survey through Friday, August 29. This important survey gives everyone an opportunity to voice their opinions about the future retail landscape, according to City Manager Rebecca Houseman, "so that the community can attract the businesses and services that are truly wanted and needed."

Today marked a momentous event for Fort Atkinson with groundbreaking for the city’s first housing development in 25 years.

The City of Fort Atkinson took another major step forward in its economic development plans on Friday, July 11, 2025 with the closing of 10.79 acres in the Klement Business Park to WI Development Partners, LLC.

The Fort Atkinson city government has published its planning schedule for the 2026 annual Operating Budget. Also included in this activity is development of the city’s Capital Improvements Budget for the six-year period from 2026 through 2031. These city budgeting processes occur every year.

A special highlight of Fort Atkinson’s 2025 Memorial Day observance at Evergreen Cemetery on Monday, May 26th was the keynote address given by combat veteran Kyle Bente, Specialist, United States Army Transportation Corps. Specialist Bente served during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.

Many citizens of Fort Atkinson’s community turned out to honor the fallen and express gratitude on the day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the USA at the Memorial Day ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Atkinson on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Science met service under sunny skies on Monday, May 19, as more than 70 Fort Atkinson High School Earth Science students rolled up their sleeves for a day of learning and stewardship at Dorothy Carnes Park. The hands-on experience, coordinated in partnership with the Jefferson County Parks Department and the Friends of Rose Lake, turned the park into a vibrant outdoor classroom where education came to life.

The Memorial Day Committee of the American Legion Post 166, Fort Atkinson, has announced city events for this Monday, May 26th, 2025. The rich tradition of the Fort Atkinson community has long honored its members who currently serve in all military branches - Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force – as well as veterans who have served, and those of our community and nation who have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

The Fort Atkinson Club and Community Center held its inaugural Volunteer Appreciation Event on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The Fort Atkinson Club and Community Center held its inaugural Volunteer Appreciation Event on Sunday, April 27, 2025, attended by an estimated 35 people. The event honored a remarkable group of individuals with the inaugural Joan Jones Spirit of Service Award.

An Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Fort Atkinson was held Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Luther Administration Center, 201 Park Street, Fort Atkinson.

A new local news service covering civic and business affairs - The Fort Atkinson Independent Reporter (FAIR) – was formally welcomed by the Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

For the School District of Fort Atkinson Board of Education, voters chose from a field of three candidates to fill two open board seats.

Registered voters in all 13 Fort Atkinson wards cast their ballots for City Council on Tuesday, April 1.

If you were not able to attend the City Council candidate forum on March 20, 2025, the event was recorded and can be viewed below. Candidate

City Council candidate Kyle Jaeckel Age: 27. Current occupation: Construction Operator, Agriculturalist and Fabricator. Years of...

City Council candidate Nathan Friedl Age: 56. Current occupation: Plant manager. Years of residence in Fort Atkinson: 24. Education:...

City Council Candidate Davin Lescohier Age: 56. Current occupation: Senior Copywriter, Grainger. Years of residence in Fort Atkinson:...

City Council candidate Peggy Huckabee Age: 56. Current occupation: Director of Finance and Administration. Years of residence in Fort...

Voters will choose from a field of three candidates to fill two open school board seats. Certified candidates are (in order of appearance on the ballot): Robynn Selle (incumbent), Kurt P. Lewis, and Chevon N. Bowen