The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for the City of Fountain City. Water main repairs were successfully completed and all water sample tests have come back safe. It is recommended that you let faucets run for up to 15 minutes to flush your system. Thank you for the continued patience and understanding.

We’re thrilled to announce that Hello Dolly has been selected as our 2018 Summer Musical! The River Players’ production will be directed by Dave Seaburg & Ian Schultz, choreographed by Jess Dienger, and will run July 25-29 on the Judee Brone Memorial Stage. We’re thrilled for this GRAND production and hope you’ll join us!

Please stay tuned for announcements on auditions for this summers performance.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/FountainCityRiverPlayers

Public Works Supervisor

The City of Fountain City is accepting applications for a full-time public works supervisor. The selected individual will be responsible for all technical and day-to-day operations of the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), Water Utility, public works and cemetery. Successful applicant will be expected to be able to perform a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks and provide administrative guidance for efficient operation in areas noted above. Hands-on work style and strong communication and customer service skills are essential. Preferred requirements include previous public works experience, State of Wisconsin Waterworks and Wastewater Operator certificates or the ability to obtain certificates within a specified period at the time of hire. Salary negotiable DOQ.

For complete job details and to apply, go to the employment tab on our website.  This position will be posted until 4:00 p.m. March 22, 2018; however, preference will be given to those that apply by 4:00 p.m. March 9, 2018.

Recently, the City of Fountain City Park & Rec Committee received 2 very generous donations for beautifying our parks.

A huge Thank You to the Rhubarb Festival for your $300 donation and St. John’s United Church of Christ for your $205 donation. With these combined funds the committee is pursuing the purchase of new heavy duty, coated picnic tables.

If you are interested in contributing as well, a check can be dropped off or mailed to City Hall. Please note on your donation that it is for “park beautification”. Additionally, Memorial picnic tables can be purchased in honor of your loved ones. Please contact Judith Ganger for more information.

 

The 8th Writers Conference is coming to the area August 28th – 31st. This annual event brings professional fisherman paired with media guests (think magazine adventure and travel writers) to unique fishing locations throughout the United States. This year they are focusing on Pools 5 and 5a on the Mississippi River. Our backyard!

Pros, media and support staff totals about 50 persons and is sponsored by some of the best known companies in the fishing industry. AFTCO, Big Bite Baits, Denali Rods, Gamakatsu Hooks, Gill NA, SPRO and Sunline America.

An event like this has a huge and lasting impact on our communities. The press and articles that are generated from such a unique event are written about year after year. In addition, the pros will be sharing photos and articles about fishing in our area. In total, making our backyard a desirable location to fish and visit.

This year’s coverage will include Facebook live sessions with the pros and the companies during the events, along with the media posting updates from the event on their webpages highlighting daily coverage of the event.

If you see them out and about, please give them a friendly Fountain City welcome! And maybe a good tip on some great fishing spots!