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June 2026
Summer is here – but there is no break in sight for your City government! In fact, the summer months are some of our busiest here in Sun Prairie. As the season gets underway, I wanted to share a few important updates.
July 2026
As the season heats up, there is so much to celebrate right here in Sun Prairie. Read on to learn more.
August 2026
August is a special month here in Sun Prairie – the long-awaited Corn Fest season is upon us! But, while there is always time for the festivities, your City Staff is hard at work behind the scenes. Read on for a few kernels of news fresh from City Hall.
Swan Creek Park Athletic Court Renovations
Renovations to the athletic courts at Swan Creek Park are expected to begin Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The project will begin with work on the tennis courts.
Fitchburg Awarded $758,034 for Traceway and Leopold Path Project
The City of Fitchburg has been awarded $758,034 in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding for the Traceway and Leopold Path project.
Weekly Recap: Noteworthy Calls for Service 8/24 - 8/31
Medical emergencies, outstanding warrants, car vs. parked car crashes, ding-dong-ditchers caught...just some of the calls for service VPD handled last week.
Hunger Action Month
Mayor Diaz proclaimed September 2026 as Hunger Action Month and encourages all residents to act by volunteering, donating, advocating, and raising awareness, to help end hunger in our community.
Max donors (so far) to Rep. Derrick Van Orden, Republican of western Wisconsin
The U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, a major Silicon Valley billionaire and many others have given Van Orden the maximum donation allowed in this election cycle.
Max donors (so far) to Rebecca Cooke, Democrat of western Wisconsin
A famous musician, the former CEO of the Green Bay Packers and members of the Soros, Pritzker and Walton families have all given the challenger the maximum allowed by federal law.
Suicide Prevention Month
Mayor Diaz recognizes suicide as a preventable national and statewide public health problem, and suicide prevention as a national and statewide responsibility, and designates September 1 - 30 as Suicide Prevention Month in Verona.