City of Fort Atkinson, WI-Government

06/04/2026

The Compost Site is open at the East end of Bark River Drive by Memorial Park!

The only acceptable items at the Compost Site include: brush (under 6” in diameter), mowed grass clippings, leaves, garden and flower plant materials.

🍃For more information on hours and what can’t be dropped off, go to www.fortatkinsonwi.gov/community/compost_site.php

06/03/2026

Congratulations!

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities has selected Emily McFarland as its next Executive Director, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the sixth executive director in the League’s 128-year history and its first woman to hold the role.

McFarland will succeed retiring Executive Director Jerry Deschane following more than three decades of service to Wisconsin local government. The announcement was made by League Board President Randy Meyer after a nationwide search.

McFarland brings extensive experience in municipal leadership, public policy, and state and federal government relations, having most recently served as Vice President of Development and Administration for a housing development company and previously as Mayor of Watertown.

She is expected to begin her role in early July and will work alongside Deschane during a transition period.
https://www.lwm-info.org/1776/League-Announces-Next-Executive-Director

06/03/2026

At 12:04 a.m. on June 3, 2026, the Fort Atkinson Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 600 block of Cloute Street in the City of Fort Atkinson.

FORT ATKINSON, WI – At 12:04 a.m. on June 3, 2026, the Fort Atkinson Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 600 block of Cloute Street in the City of Fort Atkinson.

06/02/2026

Habitat for Humanity Waukesha - Jefferson - Rock in partnership with the City of Fort Atkinson and the Fort Atkinson Community Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of a new Critical Home Repair Program designed to help Fort Atkinson families complete essential repairs that improve quality of life and preserve housing throughout the community. 🏠

Applications for the Critical Repair Program can be found here: https://www.habitatwjr.org/repair-your-home

FORT ATKINSON, Wis. — Habitat for Humanity Waukesha - Jefferson - Rock, in partnership with the City of Fort Atkinson and the Fort Atkinson Community Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of a new Critical Home Repair Program designed to help Fort Atkinson families complete essential repairs...

06/02/2026

Join the Conversation TONIGHT!
The City of Fort Atkinson invites council and committee members, residents, partners, and community stakeholders to a public workshop focused on the Affordable Housing Fund policies, programs and priorities.

The City is working with Redevelopment Resources to develop programs for the Affordable Housing Fund

✅Listen to a presentation
✅Learn about what “affordable” means in Fort Atkinson
✅Provide input and priorities

Location
Council Chambers
Fort Atkinson Municipal Building
101 N. Main St., Fort Atkinson, WI
June 2, 2026- 5:30-6:30 p.m.

06/02/2026

The Fort Atkinson City Council will meet TONIGHT at 7 p.m. at 101 N. Main St. and via Zoom.

📃 Agenda items and Zoom information can be found here 🔗: https://fortatkinsonwi.portal.civicclerk.com/

05/29/2026

🌸The Roger and Sandra Anderson Intersectional Peony Garden behind the Hoard Historical Museum is in full bloom! Come out and see the beautiful blooms this weekend before they are gone! A few of the blossoms are pictured in full sunlight on Friday morning.🌸

05/28/2026

Check out the beauty!

05/28/2026

REMINDER:

🌱🌼The Fort Atkinson Compost Site is open at the East end of Bark River Drive by Memorial Park.

Visit www.fortatkinsonwi.gov/community/compost_site.php for hours and items eligible for drop-off.

05/27/2026

Join the Conversation
The City of Fort Atkinson invites council and committee members, residents, partners, and community stakeholders to a public workshop focused on the Affordable Housing Fund policies, programs and priorities.

The City is working with Redevelopment Resources to develop programs for the Affordable Housing Fund

✅Listen to a presentation
✅Learn about what “affordable” means in Fort Atkinson
✅Provide input and priorities

Location
Council Chambers
Fort Atkinson Municipal Building
101 N. Main St., Fort Atkinson, WI
June 2, 2026- 5:30-6:30 p.m.