By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – De Pere Health Department director Deb Armbruster gave the common council a COVID-19 update at its Nov. 4 meeting. Armbruster said Prevea has opened its winter testing site. “The site is at the Brown County Fairgrounds,” she said. “Since they’ve been open during the past week, they’ve …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – At its Tuesday, Oct. 20, virtual meeting, the De Pere Common Council discussed the results of the community equity and inclusion survey. The survey, conducted by Polco, was in response to recent national calls for racial justice, inclusivity and equity for historically oppressed peoples. The questionnaire included …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – At its Tuesday, Oct. 6, virtual meeting, the De Pere Common Council received a COVID-19 update from De Pere Health Director Debbie Armbruster. “The health department and the health care system are busy,” Armbruster said. “In the last two weeks, we’ve seen an uptick in the number …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – At its Tuesday, Oct. 6, virtual meeting, the De Pere Common Council voted down an amendment to update its 2010 comprehensive plan. A dozen community members spoke during a public hearing before the council’s 4-4 tie vote for a request to amend the comprehensive plan. The area …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor DE PERE – The De Pere school board learned at a committee meeting Monday, Oct. 5, district schools will remain closed to in-person instruction through at least Nov. 6. “Based on some of the information you’ve heard today and the information being given throughout the week through the medical community, it’s …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – With area schools back in session, COVID-19 cases in De Pere are on the rise, according to an update from Health Director Deborah Armbruster at the city council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15. “We’ve for sure seen an increase in cases,” said Armbruster. “On Sept. 1, De Pere …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – Deemed a safety risk because of icicle problems in the winter, the De Pere Community Center, located at 600 Grant St., will be receiving a repaired roof. At its Tuesday, Sept. 1, virtual meeting, the De Pere Common Council unanimously approved spending almost $86,000 to fix the …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – The De Pere Common Council unanimously approved entrance sign replacement in the city at its Tuesday, Aug. 18, virtual meeting. Fox City Sign was awarded the bid for $21,828, with additional funding of $3,828 coming from the operating supplies account for promotional branding. De Pere has five …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – Despite Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate, which went into effect Aug. 1, the De Pere Common Council passed its own mask ordinance at its Tuesday, Aug. 4, virtual meeting. Because the original ordinance didn’t pass with a unanimous vote at the July 28 special meeting, a …
By Lea Kopke Correspondent DE PERE – By next summer, the new VFW Aquatic Center – complete with six lap lanes, diving boards, a slide and a toddler pool – will again be open to swimmers in De Pere. De Pere Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Marty Kosobucki led the project’s groundbreaking ceremony at the …
