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Campfire Tales Planned for Thursday, June 29

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

Join T.H.E.M., Hedberg Public Library’s teen storytelling troupe, and library storytellers Elizabeth Matson and Jamie A. Swenson for an exciting evening of fall storytelling around the campfire.

New Summer StoryWalk® in Robert O. Cook Memorial Arboretum

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

The City of Janesville Recreation Division, in partnership with Hedberg Public Library and the School District of Janesville, has unveiled a new Summer StoryWalk® at the Robert O. Cook Memorial Arboretum (3550 W. County Hwy. A).

Downtown & Outgoing Main Street Sweeping Planned for June 29 and 30

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

The City of Janesville performs street sweeping several times each year.

Lead Service Line Replacement Scheduled for Week of June 26

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

The City of Janesville has hired Globe Contractors to replace public side lead water services throughout Janesville.

City Prohibits Illegal Fireworks Use, Urges Safety with Novelty Devices

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

Many individuals will use “novelty fireworks devices” this season to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends

Steil Welcomes Student From Union Grove High School to Celebrate Art Competition in Washington, Dc

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 20, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) welcomed Wisconsin’s First District 2023 Artistic Discovery Contest winner, Ryannah Glassen, from Union Grove High School to Washington, DC. Ryannah and her mother came to Washington, DC for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition reception.

City of Janesville Applauds State Agreement on Shared Revenue Increases

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

The City of Janesville is reacting with enthusiasm after Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 245 into law, providing historic increases in support to local communities statewide through the Shared Revenue Program.

City Welcomes Students from the Cullen Intern Program

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

On Tuesday, June 13, the City of Janesville hosted four local high school students in the Tim Cullen Government Internship Program.

City Debuts New Project Webpage For East Memorial Drive Traffic Study

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

The City of Janesville recently held a Community Engagement Forum (CEF) for the comprehensive traffic and safety study being conducted along the East Memorial Drive corridor between Parker Drive and Milton Avenue.

Janesville Mobilizing 4 Change to Hold First Prevention in the Park of the Season

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Janesville Mobilizing 4 Change (JM4C) invites the public to join them at Fourth Ward Park (410 W. Racine St.) for their Prevention in the Park event on Tuesday, June 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Janesville Senior Center to Host Open House June 28

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

Join the Janesville Senior Center on Wednesday, June 28, for an Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Summer Bike Safety Reminders from the Janesville Police Department

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

Bike riding is a great summer activity and a fun way to stay active.

Fire Hydrant Painting Now Underway

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

The City of Janesville has hired a contractor to paint approximately 260 fire hydrants in the community.

Town Square Gran Prix Coming Back to Janesville

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

The City of Janesville is excited to partner with the Janesville Velo Club again as it hosts Town Square Gran Prix presented by Blain’s Farm & Fleet in downtown Janesville.

Movies in the Park Features Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on June 16

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

The City of Janesville Recreation Division is excited to welcome the community to Optimist Park (4201 Ruger Ave.) for another summer of Movies in the Park.

Summer Swim Lessons Begin in June

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

Learning to swim is an essential life skill best taught at a young age

Recreation Division and JPAC Partner to Bring Youth Storytelling to Community Parks

By Southern Wisconsin Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

The City of Janesville Recreation Division and the Janesville Performing Arts Center (JPAC) are partnering to bring youth storytelling classes and free performances to community parks this summer.