De Pere Archives - Page 31 of 31

By Melinda Anne Roberts Hobby historian and “Little Wisconsin” author Editor’s note: History is all around us. Over the centuries, important people in our backyard visited significant places in pursuit of noble endeavors. Most of these people are now forgotten, and most of these places glanced over with nary a thought. The Wisconsin History Spot …

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Aug 30 2018

New logo, tagline approved for De Pere

De Pere, News / By Kevin Boneske

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer DE PERE – Despite the objections of one alderman, the city of De Pere is going ahead with brand imagery that includes a new logo. Council members voted Tuesday, Aug. 21, in favor of the strategic vision and branding initiative with Alderman Jonathon Hansen casting the lone dissenting vote. Kimberly …

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Aug 27 2018

Laser tag gets tactical at Battle House in De Pere

De Pere, News / By The Press

By Ben Rodgers Editor DE PERE – Laser tag has grown up and it can be found in De Pere. Battle House, at 2125 American Blvd., is tactical laser tag, complete in 13,000-square feet which contains seven connected two-story buildings and offers players a multitude of game modes. The business has been open since April, …

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Aug 24 2018

De Pere contributing $5,000 to eliminate dark store loophole

De Pere, News / By Kevin Boneske

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer DE PERE – The city of De Pere has joined the list of municipalities contributing money to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities for an issue advocacy campaign to eliminate what’s known as the dark store loophole. The city council voted 6-1 Tuesday, Aug. 21, to take $5,000 out of the …

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Aug 24 2018

EDITORIAL: Group serves as reminder to what communities should be

Commentary, Editorial Opinion / By The Press

By Ben Rodgers Editor The Save Legion Pool movement is far from finished, but at this stage the group deserves praise for being a success on multiple fronts. On Tuesday, the De Pere City Council took heed from a recommendation from the Board of Park Commissioners and reconsidered a previous motion to close Legion Pool …

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Aug 22 2018

Referendum authorized for aquatic facilities

De Pere, News / By The Press

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer DE PERE – Voters will have the opportunity in November to decide whether to exceed the levy limit to fund aquatic facilities on both sides of the Fox River. The De Pere Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Aug. 21, to hold a binding referendum on whether to increase the annual …

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Aug 17 2018

Park board recommends revisiting plan to close Legion Pool

De Pere, News / By Kevin Boneske

De Pere City Council to consider binding referendum By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer DE PERE – The council chambers were filled Thursday, Aug. 16, when supporters of keeping the Legion Pool open on the city’s east side urged the Board of Park Commissioners not to close down the facility. Board members listened for about an …

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