Stay informed about the latest news and events in Appleton, Holloway, Milan, and the surrounding areas
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A heavy downpour drenched the area from Thursday, June 12,
through Friday, June 13. While some local rain gauges showed four or more inches, the official report measured 3.03 inches of rain. Residents experienced standing water on streets and in yards, along with minor basement seepage in a few homes. The storm also brought strong winds and lightning, which caused a few tree limbs to fall. The ground remains saturated with standing water still visible from the heavy rainfall in fields surrounding Appleton. Looking ahead, rain showers are predicted to continue this week.
Appleton
by Rev. Herbert Rotunda
The Appleton City Council met on Wednesday, June 11, in the Council Chambers. Mayor Justin Koepp called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. With all council members present (Allan Oyen, Jim Massee, Stacey Raddatz, and Vanessa Lhotka-Meyer) those gathered stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Swift County
by Reed Anfinson
Swift County will sell bonds to pay for the construction of a new highway shop rather than spend the cash from its reserves to pay for the project up front.
It was a controversial decision with two commissioners adamantly against selling Capital Improvement Plan Bonds for the project and three favoring the option.
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