Kaukauna Community News

07/23/2025

Have you noticed work being done at several Kaukana schools this summer? The projects are part of the referendum approved by voters last fall. Here's a rundown of the work under way: https://kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/07/21/heres-a-rundown-of-work-being-done-on-kaukauna-schools-following-last-falls-referendum-approval/

07/23/2025

Thick cut pork chops for the grill. Only $1.99. Before you stop in to pick some up, take a look at this week's flyer for our Kaukauna and Little Chute stores. Download the flyer here: stoneridgepigglywiggly.com

07/22/2025

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07/22/2025

So generous! A college student working at Sweetberry's Family Restaurant in Kaukauna was stunned after receiving an unexpectedly large tip. Here's how much she received and what she plans to do with it: https://kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/07/22/grateful-waitress-overwhelmed-by-unexpected-large-tip-at-kaukauna-restaurant/

07/22/2025

07/21/2025

Sad update: The body of Eliotte Heinz was recovered about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Mississippi River near Brownsville, Minnesota. Here's the latest: https://kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/07/21/22-year-old-with-local-ties-missing-in-la-crosse/

07/21/2025

Thanks to the sleuths in the Kaukauna Community Group, we now know what's going into the space on the corner of 2nd and Crooks downtown. Here's the scoop: https://kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/07/21/biz-brief-resale-shop-coming-to-busy-corner-in-kaukaunas-southside-business-district/

07/20/2025

Do you live near Strassburg Park? You'll soon have new playground equipment. Work begins Monday: https://kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/07/19/improvements-coming-to-strassburg-park-on-kaukaunas-northeast-side/

07/20/2025

Take a look! Here's that latest on what Kaukauna's new middle school could look like. What do you think? We have new details on the project here: https://kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/07/19/latest-renderings-show-what-kaukaunas-new-middle-school-could-look-like/

07/20/2025

Wings for the grill. Only $2.99/lb. Before you stop in to pick some up, take a look at this week's flyer for our Kaukauna and Little Chute stores. Download the flyer here: stoneridgepigglywiggly.com

07/19/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT
Beginning Monday, the railroad crossing on County Highway J just before the Interstate will close for rebuilding. Here's the timeframe and detour: https://kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/07/19/railroad-crossings-getting-upgrades-in-two-locations-around-kaukauna/

07/19/2025

Congrats to the Kaukauna Area School District. KASD was named a recipient of both the Northeast Wisconsin Top Workplaces 2025 Award and the Top Workplaces 2025 Industry Award in Education, a national-level recognition. Here's more on the awards: https://kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/07/19/kaukauna-area-school-district-honored-with-two-top-workplaces-2025-awards/