Lake Geneva area

News from communities on the east side of Geneva Lake

Lake Geneva area

Students at Badger earn industry certifications

Badger High School recently recognized students for earning 13 certifications this academic year. Through the certification program, the students have shown mastery of the knowledge needed for entrance into their respective career field of interest in various Career and Technical Education subject areas. This promotes a successful transition to postsecondary […]

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Symphony orchestra opens season

      The Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra performs “The Rite of Spring” under the direction of David Anderson during the Oct. 26 concert at Elkhorn Area High School. The concert opened the orchestra’s 2019-20 season, which is titled “Shattering Boundaries.” Read more about the concert and what the LGSO has lanned […]

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Changing the conversation

Inspired Coffee to promote workforce development for people with disabilities By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent Inspiration Ministries President Erik Barber calls it “changing the conversation.” After working with the long-term care provider for those with developmental and physical disabilities for the last three years, Barber said the current project Inspiration Ministries […]

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Meet the Artists event at library Nov. 20

Two local artists will host a reception at the Lake Geneva Public Library, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. Roberta Gifford Karstetter and Kasey Karstetter will discuss the inspiration and techniques of their art on display. Refreshments will be served. Roberta Gifford Karstetter, formerly parish administrator/treasurer-bookkeeper at Christ Episcopal Church, […]

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Ice Castles returns to Lake Geneva

Geneva National to host winter event Ice Castles is a seasonal entertainment company that creates elaborate castles built entirely from ice each winter in several cities across North America. Professional ice artisans grow, harvest, and hand-place up to 10,000 icicles each day to create the breathtaking outdoor attraction. The experience […]

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Getting their hands dirty

Elementary school students learn about ag science Nearly 300 third graders from Central-Denison, Randall, Star Center, Traver and Woods elementary schools spent time learning about agriculture science at Badger High School Oct. 18. The hands-on experience exposed the children to the career pathways in the world of agriculture and excites […]