Lake Geneva area

News from communities on the east side of Geneva Lake

Lake Geneva area

Now you see it, now you don’t

Area illusionist appearing (and disappearing) in new location this summer Magician and Illusionist Tristan Crist moved to Lake Geneva in late 2015 and opened the Tristan Crist Magic Theatre in a small downtown commercial storefront. The concept was to create an intimate venue designed to present large illusions up-close and […]

Lake Geneva area

Sounds of summer

      The Amazing Farmboys perform at Flat Iron Park in downtown Lake Geneva last week as part of the 2019 Concerts in the Park series. Band members are: Chris Buttleman, bass and volcals; Dan Blitz, acoustic guitar and vocals, Fred Krubel, electric guitar and banjo; Shawn Drake, fiddle; and Dean […]

Lake Geneva area

They did it

After the presentation of the Class of 2019 on the football field at Badger High School, classmates and friends Cole Goff (front), Eric Castro (back from left), Kale Rodgers and Christian Schulz are among those celebrating. Iris Bloede and Lake McGreevy served as class speakers while others who took the […]

Lake Geneva area

Area nonprofits receive Alliant Energy grants

Nine area nonprofit organizations have been awarded community grants totaling more than $36,000 from the Alliant Energy Foundation. “We’re looking for creative solutions that support our customers and communities,” said Julie Bauer, executive director of the Alliant Energy Foundation. “Our nonprofit partners are constantly working to make life better. Community […]

Lake Geneva area

Going above and beyond

The Lake Geneva Middle School Counseling Department honors 143 outstanding students its May Above and Beyond Ceremony. The award is designed to showcase outstanding students, who go above and beyond everyday expectations – students who overcome challenges, exceed typical performance, display perseverance, consistently stay positive and support others are some […]