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Citizens Honored With Charles D. Ashley and James J. Reininger Awards
on Tuesday, November 4 the City of Sun Prairie Common Council honored several individuals with the 2025 Charles D. Ashley and James J. Reininger Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Proposed Funding Solutions Survey Results are In
During the November 4 City Council meeting, the City of Sun Prairie reviewed the results of a community survey distributed to every City residence in September 2025.
Join us for the 110th Annual Sun Prairie Fire & Lights Parade
Come on out to Downtown Sun Prairie on Saturday, November 29 to experience the 110th Annual Fire & Lights Parade.
Downtown Sun Prairie Celebrates Small Business Saturday on November 29
Downtown Sun Prairie invites the community to celebrate Small Business Saturday on Saturday, December 29 from 10 am - 4 pm.
Sun Prairie Fire & Lights Parade Cancelled
the 110th Annual Fire & Lights Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony previously scheduled for Saturday, November 29 at 5:00 pm has been cancelled due severe winter weather.
City of Sun Prairie to Host First Repair Cafe
The City of Sun Prairie is excited to invite the community to its first Repair Cafe on Tuesday, December 9 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm in the Atrium of the Sun Prairie Public Library (1350 Linnerud Dr.).
City of Sun Prairie Places Referendum Question on April Ballot
City Council voted Tuesday to place a referendum on the 4/7/2026 ballot. Voters will be asked to decide whether they support a $3.95 million increase in the City’s annual property tax levy to maintain existing services and programs the community enjoys.
City of Sun Prairie Receives $96K Carbon Reduction Program Grant
Sun Prairie has received $96,000 through the WisDOT Carbon Reduction Program, a new federal program providing funding for projects that reduce transportation emissions. Funds will be used for Sun Prairie Fire Department Emission Mitigation Project.
City of Sun Prairie & ULI Chicago To Host Public Presentation on Sustainable Growth
The City of Sun Prairie in partnership with Urban Land Institute Chicago (ULI Chicago) invites the community to join a virtual public presentation on Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm.
City of Sun Prairie Hires Jon Landsverk to Serve as Public Works Director
The City of Sun Prairie is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Landsverk as its next Public Works Director.
Project Home Selected to Administer Sun Prairie Home Repair Loan Program
Through this initiative, Project Home will provide essential home repair services, health and safety updates, and accessibility modifications tailored specifically for eligible Sun Prairie homeowners.
August 11 Primary Election First for New Sun Prairie Polling Locations
In June, the City of Sun Prairie Common Council adopted an ordinance adjusting our polling locations from eight to four – one in each district. This change goes into effect starting with the August 11 primary election.