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DeForest, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day DeForest! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How DeForest’s building boom could affect your future tax bill
  • See how DeForest FFA stacked up at World Dairy Expo

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 41.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DeForest, Cottage Grove among consistently high-growth communities (gazettextra.com) — DeForest’s rapid growth is boosting its tax base and shaping how the village funds services like streets, parks, and public safety. With net new construction up 7.36% and major projects such as The Yards underway, local leaders are planning strategies to keep development steady and property taxes stable in the years ahead.
   

• Agriculture students are able to open new doors to their future careers at World Dairy Expo, with half participating in skills contests (hoards.com) — DeForest students made a strong showing at World Dairy Expo’s FFA contests in Madison, placing sixth in dairy cattle evaluation and tenth in the dairy products contest. With more than 2,000 agriculture students attending from across the country, the results highlight how DeForest youth are competing successfully on a big stage and gaining hands-on experience for future ag careers.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (02013) - 1585 W Main St in Sun Prairie. Apply here.
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Part Time Store Cleaning & Operations Associate in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeForest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waunakee

  • Waunakee volleyball stays unbeaten in conference play (hngnews.com)
  • Newly Listed Homes near Sun Prairie, WI — Updated Oct. 1, 2026 (madison.com)
  • Communities adopt new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters (waow.com)

Sun Prairie

  • Sun Prairie East boys soccer undefeated in last five matches (hngnews.com)

Ok DeForest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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