š± How a new grant will help keep Waupun Food Pantry shelves full
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In today's newsletter:
- How a new grant will help keep Waupun Food Pantry shelves full
- How Waupunās Legion team came within one run of a state title
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ United Way of Dodge County awards more than $5,000 to Waupun Food Pantry (dailydodge.com) ā Waupun residents relying on the Waupun Food Pantry will see continued support thanks to a new grant of more than $5,000 from United Way of Dodge County. The funding will help keep shelves stocked with nutritious food and essentials while connecting families to broader community resources that support long-term stability and well-being. 
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ā¢ Waupun Falls Just Short in American Legion AA State Championship (dailydodge.com) ā Waupunās Post 210 19U American Legion baseball team narrowly missed a state title, falling 2ā1 to River Falls in the Wisconsin AA championship game. Despite the loss, Waupun capped an outstanding season with a 17ā2 record, highlighted by a strong complete-game effort from pitcher Chase Beahm. Ā Ā Ā
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- Now's the time for hunters hoping to participate in the 2026 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities to contact and confirm their hunting location with a hunt sponsor before Sept.
15, 2026. Sponsors have enrolled nearly 70,000 acres of land across 47 counties for this year's hunt taking place Oct. 3-11, 2026. Some propertiesā¦ (Nextdoor ) - Last August, heavy rainfall led to flooding in parts of southeastern Wisconsin, reminding us how quickly floodwaters can impact homes, businesses, and communities.
While no one can predict when the next flood will happen, you can take time now to understand your insurance coverage. It's important to know thatā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(02109) - 106 Shaler Dr in Waupun. Apply here.
- UnitedHealthcare posted a job opening for Direct Care Worker - Waupun in Waupun. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waupun here.
š Nearby News
Beaver Dam
- CDL Truck Driving Job near Beaver Dam, WI (thetrucker.com)
- Golden Beavers Open Camp with High Energy, Competition (dailydodge.com)
- HH Improvements wraps up community food drive, donates 44 pounds to food pantry (dailydodge.com)
Ripon
- Red Jumpsuit Apparatus @ Ripon Summer Concert Series (wjjo.com)
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