Category Archives: info.gov

And the Wisconsin winner is…

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Kate

“Go green!” is the motto for today’s society. In keeping with the trend to keep our environment clean and healthy, parents and educators can teach kids at a young age how to recycle. Keepin’ It in the Loop: a Recycling … Continue reading →

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Celebrate July 4th

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Barbara

July Fourth is Independence Day. See information related to this national holiday online from the Census Bureau, usa.gov, history.com, and the Library of Congress. Why do we celebrate? It’s our national birthday! On July 4, 1776 the 13 colonies took … Continue reading →

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Watch for flooded roads…

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Barbara

There are maps/news releases online to show where roads are flooded… Rock County Jefferson county Also see the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation’s “Incident Alerts” site which includes a link to a map of the incident sites and links to county … Continue reading →

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Tornado season…be prepared

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Barbara

It’s peak season (May-August) for occasional tornadoes. Be prepared! Know the difference between a watch and a warning: A Tornado Watch or Severe Weather Watch means a tornado may develop. Be alert and be prepared to take action if the … Continue reading →

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Summer Library displays

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Barbara

Looking for some “good reads” this summer? We have suggestions… Check out the display cases in the Library lobby to see samplings of government documents, and Library resources on gardening and the outdoors. More information is available in the Library … Continue reading →

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May is Nat’l Bike Month

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Barbara

May is National Bike Month. Across the U.S. more than 43 million people enjoy riding their bikes. However, most of us still drive to work, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Maybe the gas prices will change that … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day information

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Barbara

We observe Memorial Day on May 26th. Although a Gallup Poll has shown that very few of us (28%) actually know what this day is about, it really isn’t just a day off from work and school! The U.S. Dept. … Continue reading →

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GovGab: government blog for consumers

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Barbara

GovGab may be the blog for you if you are looking for consumer advice from the federal government, such as help selecting a good auto repair shop or a day care, how to get off all those catalog mailing lists, … Continue reading →

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Economic Stimulus Payments

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Barbara

When are you getting your economic stimulus payment? The IRS has published information about when and how you’ll get your payment. You’re eligible for the payment if you have a valid Social Security Number, can’t be claimed as a dependent … Continue reading →

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Remembering Vietnam 1975

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Barbara

According to the Vietnam War Almanac (Reference Collection DS557.7 .S94 1985), the Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975. On May 1st, “Communist troops of North Vietnam … poured into Saigon today as a century of Western influence came to … Continue reading →

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