Thank you for signing up for the Kaukauna Community News latest news email. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. (If you haven’t signed up, you can sign up HERE)
************
Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.
Kimberly-Clark pledges $10 million to tornado relief
MENASHA — Kimberly-Clark on Friday announced a $10 million commitment over the next three years to support the long-term relief abd recovery of the Fox Valley following Monday’s devastating tornado. The commitment represents one of the largest community investments in the company’s history and reflects Kimberly-Clark’s enduring connection to Neenah where the company was founded in 1872. “Neenah is our hometown,” said Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark. “The people of the Fox Valley made Kimberly-Clark the company it is today. As the […]
Friday, Saturday tornado recovery resources
MENESHA — Here are Christ The Rock’s resources for the community and needs for Friday and Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1: (Those looking to volunteer can visit the Volunteer Fox Cities volunteer reception center site HERE) HART PARK – MOBILE FOOD PANTRY: The Food Pantry is moving to where it’s easiest for people to access it! […]
Survey: Trust in local journalism remains strong as readers seek out a variety of sources
Trust in local journalism is strong, with readers using a variety of sources to get their news, preferring free rather than paid outlets.
Mother and daughter receive keys to new Habitat home in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — The mother of a 2-year-old daughter is now a homeowner after a ribbon cutting Tuesday for her new Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity home in Kaukauna. The homeowner, Heather, who has a 2-year-old daughter, Gianna, purchased her home through Fox Cities Habitat’s 0% interest mortgage model. As a single mom, Heather worked tirelessly […]
Official volunteer and donation site for Appleton and Menasha tornado recovery
The official volunteer reception center at the UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus on Midway Road in Menasha will be open Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Donation drop off Thursday at Kaukauna High School to aid tornado victims
KAUKAUNA — A supply drive is taking place Thursday at Kaukauna High School for supplies to help those recovering from Monday’s tornado. Organizers are requesting:Cleaning SuppliesSchool SuppliesBaby WipesDiapers The drop off location is just inside the main entrance at Kaukauna High School The donation drive will run from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday.
Kaukauna Utilities crew assists with power restoration in Menasha following tornado
MENASHA — A Kaukauna Utilities line crew joined nearly a dozen other mutual aid public power companies to help restore power in Menasha following Monday’s devastating tornado. As of Thursday morning, more than 1,300 customers in Appleton and 1,000 in Menasha remain without power in the hardest hit areas. The EF-3 tornado first was detected […]
Early voting now open in Kaukauna ahead of Aug. 11 primary
KAUKAUNA — In-person absentee voting ahead of the Aug. 11 primary is now open in Kaukauna. Early voting runs through Aug. 7, downtown in the city clerk’s office at the Municipal Services Building, during the following hours: Tuesday, July 28- Friday, Aug. 7. Voting hours are from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m.-11 a.m. […]
Drake’s Place diner in Kaukauna to close after 8 months
KAUKAUNA — Drake’s Place, a northside Kaukauna diner open since November, is set to close at the end of August, owner Drake Decker announced Tuesday. Decker, who also owners Decker Landscape & Design in Little Chute, says its been a challeng to give the time and attention his other business it deserves while also operating […]
Destructive tornado began near Appleton, then raced through Menasha before losing steam over Lake Winnebago
APPLETON — A survey by the National Weather Service’s Green Bay office has determined that the devastating tornado that ripped through Menasha and Appleton Monday was a category EF-3. The tornado was first detected by radar at 11:56 a.m. and packed winds up to 140 mph and developed two miles west-northwest of Appleton and tracked […]