🌱 Need yard waste gone? Here’s how to access De Pere’s new site.
De Pere, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min readCoffee in hand, De Pere? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Need yard waste gone? Here’s how to access De Pere’s new site.
- What you’ll find inside Mulva’s big new cowboy culture exhibit
- See West De Pere from above in stunning new SKYFOX footage
Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Selection: Desert Suncatchers and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Sunshine; windy, less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Windy; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. De Pere residents will need personalized code for new waste facility (nbc26.com) — Starting Monday, June 15, De Pere residents must use a new paved yard-waste facility at 2005 Commerce Drive and register online for a personalized gate code proving residency. The old Rockland Road site will close the same day, and only De Pere taxpayers can drop off yard waste—no garbage, rocks, or concrete—while also helping themselves to free mulch when available. 
2. Life in the saddle: Mulva exhibit explores the cowboy culture (fox11online.com) — De Pere’s Mulva Cultural Center is bringing a major exhibit, “Cowboys: History & Hollywood,” to town from June 13 through September 7, 2026. Residents can explore authentic saddles, hats, firearms, and movie memorabilia in a 10,000-square-foot display that dives into both real ranch life and the cowboy myths of the silver screen.
3. SKYFOX soars over West De Pere, spotlighting Main Street and Fox River views (fox11online.com) — Aerial footage from FOX 11’s SKYFOX highlights familiar West De Pere sights, from Main Street businesses to St. Norbert College along the Fox River. The segment also showcases Donald J. Schneider Stadium, the Claude Allouez Bridge, and De Pere’s unique two-district school setup, celebrating the city’s distinct east and west side identities.
4. Wisconsin Outdoor Track & Field: D1 Top Performances (milesplit.com) — De Pere track standout Grady Lenn dominated the Division 1 1600 and 3200 meters, while West De Pere athletes contributed strong relay, hurdles, and field-event performances in a deep statewide field. The article recaps top boys and girls marks across Wisconsin, spotlighting several underclassmen who already rank among the state’s elite.
5. Wild turkey's eggs hatch in De Pere family's yard (wearegreenbay.com) — A De Pere homeowner has been quietly caring for a wild turkey named Stella, whose eggs have now hatched in the family’s yard. After weeks of food, water, and shade from the resident, Stella can be seen roaming the neighborhood with several fluffy poults close behind, delighting local onlookers.
📸 Around De Pere
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Upcoming Events in
De Pere
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★ Featured events ★
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The First 30 Seconds: An Improv Workshop →
ComedyCity Theatre, 365 Main Ave Suite E, De Pere
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Soccer: Girls Varsity WIAA Sectionals
West De Pere SD TBA -
Lacrosse: Girls Varsity WIAA State
West De Pere SD TBA -
Softball: Varsity WIAA State
West De Pere SD Goodman Diamond - Madison -
Lacrosse: Boys Varsity WIAA State
West De Pere SD TBA -
Tennis: Boys Varsity WIAA State-Team
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Second Saturday Selection: Desert Suncatchers →
Mulva Cultural Center, 221 S Broadway, De Pere
12:00 pm -
Jeremiah Jams Band at Replay Sports Bar and Grill →
Replay Sports Bar & Grill, 1731 Ft Howard Ave, De Pere
2:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
📣 De Pere Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Mahjong Open Play →
Howard Village Hall Howard Commons Activity Complex - 550 Commons Place Howard
4:30 pm -
Grooves on the Green →
Green Bay Parks, Recreation, and Forestry - Green Bay WI 54301
6:00 pm -
Vivid Vision Painting →
Palette and Pub, 516 Greene Ave, Green Bay
6:00 pm -
RedStar Express Bluegrass →
Cup O Joy, 525 N Taylor St, Green Bay
7:30 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Daisy was LOST on June 1, 2026 in Green Bay, WI 54304 near Near S Ridge Road Green Bay WI 54304 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor Little Rapids) - HUGE multi family rummage.
Tons of career clothing, kids clothes NB to 6T, bikes, golf clubs. WAY too much to mention. (Nextdoor Shadow Ridge Quarry Park)
- City of De Pere Wisconsin posted a job opening for Youth Activities Assistant Instructor in De Pere. Apply here.
- Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Oneida Hotel - Housekeeper in De Pere. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near De Pere here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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