Fond du Lac County

UW-Extension provides up-to-date information on eligibility and benefits, as well as links to tax forms, outreach materials, and more. Visit:  http://fyi.uwex.edu/eitc/   Taxpayers can get free help determining their eligibility and claiming the Earned Income Credit (EIC) in Wisconsin at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Credit for the Elderly (TCE) site that provides service to [...]

Resources from University of  Wisconsin Cooperative Extension The following website has been developed to assist individuals and families experiencing a change in their personal financial situation.  The resources shared have been designed to help people make sound financial choices in tough times.  All materials are free for personal use. The website  can be accessed at:   http://fyi.uwex.edu/toughtimes/   [...]

AREA BUSINESSES THAT RECYCLE PLASTIC BAGS NAME OF BUSINESS All containers are located at the entrance of the store unless noted ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBER Festival Foods 1125 E Johnson, Fond du Lac Phone:  273-0490 Piggly Wiggly 131 University Dr., Fond du Lac Phone:  922-7800  Pick’n Save 760 W Johnson, Fond du Lac Phone:  929-6510 55 W [...]

Happy New Year! Here are some community development and natural resources programs to look forward to in 2012. Radon: Reduce your risk of lung cancer and test for this radioactive gas in your home. Visit www.FDLHealthyAir.com for more information and a coupon. Inclusive Workplace: An Association of Commerce and Moraine Park Technical College study shows [...]

All 4-H clubs and committees that have their own financial accounts are required to complete a chartering process to meet Wisconsin 4-H and IRS guidelines. This process safeguards the tax exempt status of 4-H. Charters formally recognize a group’s affiliation with 4-H and grant that group permission to use the 4-H name and emblem. To [...]

In 2011, the Fond du Lac County Master Gardener volunteers (MGV) logged 3,544 hours of community service and 468 hours of teaching to youth and adults. Here are a few highlights from their 2011 annual report: This spring the Fond du Lac Public Library requested help in designing and planting the current beds near the [...]

Join a community group to clean up litter from the East & West Branches of the Fond du Lac River, Lake Winnebago, & the shoreline.  See the flyer for more details or contact Becky Wagner (920/923-3033, ext. 120).

The Dodge Fondy Corn Growers will again host a series of winter lunch meetings at the Waupun Pizza Ranch on January 27, February 24, and March 23 (4th Friday of each month). Meetings will begin at noon with lunch “on your own” followed by a guest speaker. Our January speaker will be Kyle Salter, Badgerland [...]

Most of us make one or more New Year’s Resolutions.  Some of the top New Year’s Resolutions made for 2012 are: losing weight, eating healthy foods and being fit.  The USDA has information on successful strategies for losing or gaining weight and the resources to help you do it safely and effectively.  Click on “SUCCESS: [...]

Wisconsin residents can take advantage of a variety of tax credits to supplement their incomes. The most important of these include the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit; the Wisconsin Earned Income Tax Credit; the Wisconsin Homestead Credit and the Child Tax Credit. These credits can bring thousands of extra dollars to individuals and families — [...]

Leaders Around the Lake is an activity filled with meeting other 4-H leaders and teens from area counties, joining in on sessions of your choices, and having a great 4-H day. It is right here in Fond du Lac on January 28. Registration is due Jan. 15. Looking forward to seeing lots of your forms [...]