BDPD Receives Donation
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Common Council approved a resolution to appropriate a donation to the city’s police department. Reed Chrysler-Dodge Jeep Ram has donated … Read more
Mayor Becky Glewen
Despite Some Opposition, Beaver Dam Will Allow ATV’s And UTV’s On City Streets
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Common Council approved an ordinance this week allowing ATV/UTV use on all city streets, but not without some opposition. Five … Read more
Beaver Dam Council Has First Reading Of ATV/UTV Use Ordinance
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Common Council held a first reading of an ordinance that will allow ATV’s and UTV’s to be driven on city … Read more
Assembly Republicans Announce Shared Revenue Plan
(Madison) Assembly Republicans Thursday announced a shared revenue plan. While details on the plan are still being finalized, it would use 20-percent of sales tax … Read more
Glewen Hopeful Of Madison Street Annexations
(Beaver Dam) Beaver Dam Mayor Becky Glewen would like to see township residents on Madison Street annex into the city now that the decision is … Read more
Progress Made On New Beaver Dam Housing Development Project
(Beaver Dam) Progress is being made on a new residential housing subdivision in Beaver Dam. Ribbon was cut Thursday on the Saybrook, a model home … Read more
Department Of Administration Officials Tour Downtown Beaver Dam Businesses
(Beaver Dam) State and local leaders Monday toured downtown Beaver Dam businesses supported by the Main Street Bounceback grant program. The program’s purpose is to … Read more
Beaver Dam Council Accepts Donation Of A Downtown Building
(Beaver Dam) A downtown building has been donated to the city of Beaver Dam. The common council accepted the donation of the property at 225 … Read more
Beaver Dam Mayor Excited For New Committee Chairs To Grow In Their Roles
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam mayor says she is excited to see the two new chairpersons of the city’s two main standing committees grow in … Read more
Beaver Dam City Council Divided On Who Should Approve Downtown Grants
(Beaver Dam) There is disagreement among elected officials in Beaver Dam on who should be responsible for approving a half-million dollars in downtown revitalization grants. … Read more
Ribbon Cut On New SSM Health Physician Offices
(Beaver Dam) Beaver Dam Mayor Becky Glewen says as the city continues to grow, access to quality health care will be a critical component of … Read more
Beaver Dam Mayor Appoints A Frequent Critic Of Hers To Chair Major Committee
(Beaver Dam) Beaver Dam Mayor Becky Glewen has appointed one of her more outspoken critics to chair one of the city’s two main standing committees. … Read more
Economic Update Luncheon Shines Spotlight On Local Successes, Challenges
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce Annual Economic Development Luncheon was held Tuesday. Among the speakers this year providing an update on local … Read more
Glewen Announces Bid For Second Term As Beaver Dam Mayor
(Beaver Dam) Incumbent Beaver Dam Mayor Becky Glewen announced on Friday that she is seeking a second term in office. She says her first term … Read more
Glewen, Born Discuss Chances Of Recouping $330K Lost In Budgeting Error
(Beaver Dam) Beaver Dam Mayor Becky Glewen says the city is exhausting all avenues in trying to recoup the $330-thousand dollars lost because of a … Read more
Raise For Beaver Dam’s Next Mayor Voted Down
(Beaver Dam) An effort by Beaver Dam Mayor Becky Glewen to raise the salary of the city’s next mayor failed to get the votes needed … Read more
Restructuring Of Beaver Dam City Government Not Part Of 2020 Budget
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Common Council is set to begin budget talks Monday evening but one item that will not be on the agenda … Read more
Beaver Dam Adopts 2020 Borrowing Plan
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Common Council Monday night approved borrowing for next year. The Capital Improvements Plan, or CIP, totals $4.78-million dollars for streets, … Read more
Grant Changes Help Beaver Dam Secure $1M In Road Funds
(Beaver Dam) Mayor Becky Glewen says changes in a state roads grant helped Beaver Dam secure one million-dollars to reconstruct South Spring Street. The city … Read more
Mayor, Alderman Clash On Roads, Revitalization At Listening Session
(Beaver Dam) Around two dozen city residents attended a listening session hosted by the mayor of Beaver Dam Monday night. Becky Glewen outlined several topics … Read more
Beaver Dam Mayor Holding Listening Sessions
(Beaver Dam) Beaver Dam Mayor Becky Glewen has a couple listening sessions planned this month. Glewen will be at Nunatak Coffee on the city’s northside … Read more
State Grant Secured For New Downtown Beaver Dam Restaurant
(Beaver Dam) The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has awarded a grant to a business moving into downtown Beaver Dam. That’s according to Mayor Becky Glewen … Read more
Beaver Dam Alderman Wants To Fund Road Project With Revitalization Dollars
(Beaver Dam) City officials in Beaver Dam will consider using downtown revitalization money to pay for the rehabilitation of a downtown alley. The $280-thousand-dollar improvement … Read more
Beaver Dam Common Council To Consider Raise For City Attorney
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Common Council will consider giving the city attorney a raise at their meeting Monday night. Maryann Schacht currently receives $7689-per … Read more
Glewen Says Recent City Hall Personnel Changes Are Budget Neutral
(Beaver Dam) Beaver Dam Mayor Becky Glewen says she is excited about recent leadership changes at city hall. Longtime Director of Administration John Somers is … Read more
Decision To Hire Community Development Manager Sent Back To Committee
(Beaver Dam) A plan by Beaver Dam Mayor Becky Glewen to hire a Community Development Manager has been sent back to city’s Administrative Committee. The … Read more
