Kewaunee County

05/23/2022

Kewaunee County offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022.

05/16/2022

The Kewaunee County Promotions & Recreation Department is summer ready! The docks are in at the inland lakes, the picnic tables are out, and the playgrounds are calling your name at the parks. We would like to say THANK YOU to staff for their hard work, which also includes lots of lawn cutting. If you're looking for a boat launch pass or to inquire about required passes to ride at Riverview ATV Park, please contact the parks office at (920) 388-0444 during the week.

05/02/2022

The orange barrels are ready to roll back out in Kewaunee County for construction season and the Kewaunee County Highway Department would like to make you aware of the following planned projects:

-Bridge Deck Replace - CTH E Bridge over the Kewaunee River
-Pavement Replacement - CTH FF from CTH C to CTH E
-Pavement Replacement - CTH V from Chernyville Road to Pine Grove Road
-Asphalt Overlay - CTH H - River Road - Northbrook Road

**Please be mindful of highway workers as well as flaggers when driving through construction zones, move over and go slow.**

04/18/2022

There's still time to register for the FREE skin cancer screening clinic being offered by the Kewaunee County Public Health Department and Prevea Luxemburg Health Center on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at the Prevea Luxemburg Health Center, 101 School Creek Trail, Luxemburg. To register, call the Kewaunee County Public Health Department at (920) 388-7160.

News Release: bit.ly/KCSkinCancerScreeningClinic2022

04/11/2022

Kewaunee County offices will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022.

04/06/2022

REMINDER: Kewaunee County Emergency Management will be utilizing RaveAlert for tornado drills tomorrow, April 7, 2022 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. The mass emergency notification system will send out calls to landlines and text messages to cell phones for those who have registered. To sign-up, visit the Kewaunee County website at https://www.kewauneeco.org/ and click on the red “Stay Informed!” button at the bottom of the home page.

NOTE: Outdoor warning sirens will NOT be sounded in Kewaunee County on drill day. Also, in the event of severe weather on April 7, 2022, drills will be rescheduled for April 8, 2022.

04/01/2022

Kewaunee County is currently hiring for multiple positions. If you're interested in becoming a Kewaunee County employee, visit our website at www.kewauneeco.org and look for EMPLOYMENT. Completed applications and resumes can be returned to the Kewaunee County Administrator's Office multiple ways. Details are available online.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.kewauneeco.org/government/employment/category_general/

04/01/2022

CONSTRUCTION ALERT: The Kewaunee County Highway Department would like to make you aware that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is notifying drivers that construction crews will be working work on 11.7 miles of WIS 29 from the Brown/Kewaunee county line in the Town of Montpelier to County C in West Kewaunee beginning on Monday, April 11, 2022. The project consists of resurfacing, repairing & replacing culverts, installing rumble strips and widening paved shoulders. The project is expected to finish by July 2022. WIS 29 will remain open to traffic throughout construction with lane closures and flagging operations during work.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bit.ly/WIS29ImprovementsWisDOTApril2022

04/01/2022

The Kewaunee County Public Health Department is partnering with Get Healthy Kewaunee County to recruit additional members. Those interested in joining the workgroup’s health and wellness mission are expected to attend monthly virtual meetings, be attentive to the community health needs, report out on what is happening in the community, aid in bringing awareness of events that support community health, and help organize events. If you see this would be a good fit, please contact Rachel Bauer with the Public Health Department at (920) 388-7163.

News Release: bit.ly/GetHealthyKCMemberRecruitment

03/29/2022

A reminder for Kewaunee County residents who are eligible to vote in the Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Spring Election that the polls will be open from 7AM-8PM, and please remember to bring your photo ID when you go.

03/28/2022

Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin will take place April 4 to April 8, 2022, and Kewaunee County Emergency Management will be utilizing its mass emergency notification system, RaveAlert, for drills. On April 7, 2022, statewide tornado drills are planned for 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. and Emergency Management will send out calls to landlines and text messages to cell phones for those who have registered with RaveAlert. To register, visit the Kewaunee County website at https://www.kewauneeco.org/ and click on the red “Stay Informed!” button at the bottom of the home page.

News Release: bit.ly/KCRaveAlertWITornadoSevereWeatherWeek2022

03/22/2022

Kewaunee County » Government » Employment » Radio Operator/Jailer and Eligibility List $28.58/hour

The Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department is seeking applications for the position of a Radio Operator/Jailer as well as expand its eligibility list. Details on the position can be found on the Kewaunee County website under Employment, visit www.kewauneeco.org. Interested applicants must submit an application and resume by Monday, April 4, 2022 to the Kewaunee County Administrator's Office.

03/21/2022

The Kewaunee County Promotions & Recreation Department is excited to share that Winter Park - Kewaunee County was able to welcome 16,498 visitors for snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding during the 11 weeks that it was open during the 2021-22 season, which is a NEW ATTENDANCE RECORD, surpassing the previous attendance record by more than 2,800 additional guests.

News Release: bit.ly/WP21-22SeasonRecordAttendance

NEW RECORD: Winter Park - Kewaunee County has closed for the season with its highest attendance on record, welcoming 16,498 visitors for snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding during the 11 weeks that it was open, which surpasses the previous attendance record by more than 2,800 additional guests.

News Release: bit.ly/WP21-22SeasonRecordAttendance

03/18/2022

Kewaunee County Sheriff talks active shooter training, mental health

ICYMI: Sheriff Matt Joski with the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department stopped at WFRV Local 5 to talk about ALERT Training, which focuses on response to critical incidents, as well as mental health in the community.

KEWAUNEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski joined Local 5 and discussed topics ranging from alert training to an uptick in overall mental health in the community. Joski says t…

03/16/2022

The Kewaunee County Child Support Agency is hiring for the position of Child Support Specialist. Details on the position can be found on the Kewaunee County website under Employment, visit www.kewauneeco.org. Interested applicants must submit an application and resume by Monday, April 4, 2022 to the Kewaunee County Administrator's Office.

03/15/2022

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to Winter Park - Kewaunee County this season as well as THANK YOU to the Kewaunee County Promotions & Recreation Department, staff, volunteers & the Winter Park Association for all of your hard work on the hills.

THANK YOU for visiting Winter Park - Kewaunee County! The park is now closed for the season, but please know that we had a great time and we're looking forward to welcoming you all back next season!

NOTE: Please respect that the park is NOT open to public use for snow tubing, skiing or snowboarding outside of the season.

03/10/2022

ICYMI: Extension Kewaunee County would like to make parents and caregivers aware of a special series of virtual classes being offered by University of Wisconsin-Extension Human Development Institute called Raising Wisconsin's Children. The first class is Thursday, March 10 from 7-8PM. It's FREE to participate. Register online at https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Vgxj6E7vaar7Ku.

Register now for Extension's Thursday evening virtual Raising Wisconsin's Children parenting classes. They are 100% FREE, 100% Virtual and 100% Focused on WI Families! Dads, moms, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, educators, and all those caring for our children are welcome to attend! Register at https://go.wisc.edu/j0dlv1

* March 10: Manage Technology before it manages you Part 1: Values + Strategies
* March 17: Manage Technology Before it Manages You Part 2: Family Media Plan
* March 24: Raising Helpful Toddlers
* March 31: Using Gratitude and Savoring for Managing Stress
* April 7: Speaking Your Child's Love Language
* April 14: Developing Good Bedtime Routines
* April 21: Focus on Fathers: Standing Up for Yourself
* April 28: Focus on Fathers: Rock Star, Sports Star, Super Star?
* May 5: Focus on Fathers: Take a deep Breath
* May 12: Focus on Father: Changing the Way You Look at the World
* May 19: Getting Teenagers to Cooperate

03/10/2022

REMINDER: There's about one week left to place your order for the Spring 2022 Tree & Shrub Sale being hosted by the Kewaunee County Land & Water Conservation Department. Those insterested in ordering should print and complete an order form found on the Kewaunee County website at www.kewauneeco.org - look for Kewaunee County LWCD Spring 2022 Tree & Shrub Sale under the News section. The deadline for orders is Friday, March 18, 2022. NOTE: Inventory is limited. Orders will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional Information: bit.ly/LWCDTreeShrubSale2022

The Kewaunee County Land & Water Conservation Department is hosting a Spring 2022 Tree & Shrub Sale. Those insterested in ordering should print and complete an order form found on the Kewaunee County website at www.kewauneeco.org. The deadline for orders is Friday, March 18, 2022. NOTE: Inventory is limited. Orders will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional Information: bit.ly/LWCDTreeShrubSale2022

03/08/2022

NEWS TO SHARE... A very generous and thoughtful donation to the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department from a group of wonderful women at St. Paul's Church in Ellisville.

Had the chance to stop in by some amazing ladies of St. Paul’s Church in Ellisville and be given some hand made quilts. These quilts are being donated to the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department to be given out at critical incidents. I have no doubt these quilts will bring great comfort to many! Thank You Ladies for sharing your time and talent with our community.

03/07/2022

The ADRC of the Lakeshore is hosting three upcoming workshops in Kewaunee County to help those dealing with an on-going health problem, caregivers as well as fall prevention.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions: March 9-April 13, 2022 at Lakeside Community Church, Algoma

Powerful Tools for Caregivers: March 22-April 26, 2022 at St. John Lutheran Church, Luxemburg

Stepping On: April 20-June 1, 2022 at Kewaunee County Public Health & Human Services, Kewaunee

Details for each workshop can be found on the Kewaunee County website at www.kewauneeco.org under NEWS. Registration is required, call 1-877-416-7083.

03/04/2022

Official Kewaunee County, Wisconsin website

The Kewaunee County Emergency Management office is hiring for the position of Emergency Management Assistant. Details on the position can be found on the Kewaunee County website under EMPLOYMENT, visit www.kewauneeco.org. Those interested must submit an application and resume by Tuesday, March 15, 2022 to the Kewaunee County Administrator's Office.

03/01/2022

Registration is now open for a FREE skin cancer screening clinic being offered by the Kewaunee County Public Health Department and Prevea Luxemburg Health Center on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at the Prevea Luxemburg Health Center, 101 School Creek Trail, Luxemburg. To register, call the Kewaunee County Public Health Department at (920) 388-7160.

News Release: bit.ly/KCSkinCancerScreeningClinic2022

The Kewaunee County Public Health Department in partnership with the Prevea Luxemburg Health Center will be sponsoring a FREE Skin Cancer Screening on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Prevea Luxemburg Health Center, 101 School Creek Trail. Appointments are required and can be made by calling the Kewaunee County Public Health Department at 920-388-7160.