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Appleton Orchard

With guidance from local Master Gardeners Kathy Tweeten and Andrea Johnson, youth explored the orchard and learned all about the different fruits grown there — including apples, pears, plums, raspberries, and honeyberries. Students helped make Bug Jugs as a natural way to help protect the orchard from pests like the Apple Maggot Fly.

Appleton

2026 Budget discussions start with focus on police staffing, department needs

by Rev. Herbert Rotunda
Getting their first look at the 2026 budget, the Appleton City Council met in a working session on Wednesday, June 18, in council chambers.
Mayor Justin Koepp began the meeting at 5 p.m. with council members Allan Oyen, Vannesa Lhotka-Meyer, and Jim Massee in attendance. Council member Stacey Raddatz was not present. Read More >

LQPV School District

JukeBots robotics gears up for success

by April Ehrenberg
The JukeBots robotics team, founded in 2015 by David Raddatz, continues to make waves in the world of robotics. It blends engineering, programming, and teamwork.
Over the years, the team has become a source of pride for the community, consistently ranking among the top teams in the state, all while nurturing the next generation of engineers, programmers, and problem-solvers. Read More >

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Year 145 • Issue 14 | Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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