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🌱 What changes could Platteville see under its new city manager?

Good morning Platteville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes could Platteville see under its new city manager?
  • Can Platteville’s civics champs bring home another state title?

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; warm, with a high of 75 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Saturday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 48, low: 28.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 49 and low of 29 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• Muske hired as city manager for Platteville (waupacanow.com) — Platteville has hired Clintonville City Administrator Caz Muske as its new city manager, with her first day set for June 8. Chosen by the Platteville Common Council, Muske and city leaders say they’re focused on collaborative problem-solving and a shared vision for the community’s future.
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• Platteville High School Civics Games team earns state berth again (swnews4u.com) — Platteville High School’s Civics Games team has once again qualified for the state finals in Madison on May 1, aiming for a third state title and $2,000 scholarships for each champion. A second PHS team also competed in regionals, underscoring the school’s growing strength in civics as Platteville continues to build a statewide reputation for excellence.
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šŸ“ø Around Platteville

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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Platteville

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ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

    Saturday April 18
  • Community Fix-it Clinic
    Huff Family Innovation Center, Engineering Hall, 1000 Southwest Rd, Platteville
    10:00 am

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Other local events
    Saturday April 18
  • Softball: Varsity Tournament vs Multiple Schools vs. Prairie du Ch
    Bluff View Middle School
    9:00 am
  • Monday April 20
  • Softball: JV Game vs Sauk Prairie (Away)
    Westwynde Park
    5:00 pm
  • Softball: Varsity Game vs Sauk Prairie (Away)
    Sauk Prairie High School
    5:00 pm
  • Tuesday April 21
  • Track and Field: Varsity Invitational vs Multiple Schools vs. Prai
    Prairie du Chien High School - La Riviere
    4:00 pm
  • Golf: Boys Varsity JV Match vs Multiple Schools (Home)
    Platteville Golf and Country Club
    4:00 pm
  • Baseball: Varsity Game vs Lancaster (Home)
    Legion Park Field, Field Hill
    5:00 pm
  • Baseball: JV Game vs Lancaster (Home)
    Legion Park Field, Field Chamberlain
    5:00 pm

šŸ“£ Platteville Shout Outs!

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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • Baseball: V
    Cuba City High School/Middle School , Kendall Murray Baseball Field , Cuba City
    4:30 pm
  • Baseball: JV
    Linden Ball Field
    4:30 pm
  • Jukebox Bingo
    Muskego Moose Lodge , S86 W21693 Janesville Rd , Muskego
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday April 18
  • Dubuque Winter Farmers Market
    JFK Rd and Key Way Dr , Dickeyville
    9:00 am

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bradley-Morris, Inc. posted a job opening for Field Service Technician in Platteville. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Platteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Platteville here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Prairie du Chien

New Glarus

  • PHS' Sasse, Williams going to SkillsUSA Nationals (swnews4u.com)

Monroe

  • The Ultimate Guide to Pairing Cheeses With Natural Wines (saveur.com)
  • Robert A. 'Bob' Stauffacher (themonroetimes.com)
  • Man steals ambulance during welfare check, leads Wis. deputies on chase (ems1.com)

Ok Platteville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Platteville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Platteville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.