About 50 volunteers at the Badger Prairie Needs Network spend their mornings on July 4, Labor Day and Memorial Day planting flags in the yards of subscribers to the Flag4Food Program. The proceeds go towards funding the food pantry, which has seen rising demand in the recent years.
The Legislature’s Republican-controlled budget committee violated the Wisconsin Constitution by blocking funds for land stewardship projects, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Casper Heyn, 13, left, turns on his cousin Issac Humbach, 8, with a hose Thursday at the Monona Community Festival at Winnequah Park.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Raunak Anand and Ella Schienle, both 20, enjoy a carnival ride Thursday at the Monona Community Festival.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
A dwindling corps of volunteers put together what was announced last month as the final Monona Community Festival. But a Facebook group has drawn 400 members interested in keeping the Fourth of July tradition alive.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Carnival rides are part of the fun at the Monona Community Festival.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
A volunteer shortage and new city fees have left the fate of the Monona Community Festival in doubt.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Tom Carmi, 2, of Monona, rides in a mini car at the Monona Community Festival.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Attendees wander the grounds at Winnequah Park.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Woodwork by Olson and Hoang Crafts is displayed.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Attendees hit golf balls at the Monona Community Festival.
