🌱 Could your Rock County household qualify for new FEMA storm aid?
Janesville, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Janesville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your Rock County household qualify for new FEMA storm aid?
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, La Keta C.!
Today's riddle: What goes up but never goes down? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Steil Shares FEMA Storm Damage Resources for Wisconsin Families (house.gov) — Janesville residents in Rock County may now qualify for FEMA assistance after April’s severe storms and flooding, with $22.6 million initially approved for Wisconsin families. Congressman Bryan Steil, speaking from Janesville, outlines how households can apply for federal help and notes that more funding decisions may follow, mirroring earlier large-scale FEMA support after 2025 flooding. 
📣 Janesville Shout Outs!
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🌟 Claudine I am so proud of what you have overcome with your business & your health 💕 Now your new adventure to continue Savannah & Pearl which will be better than ever! You made my day by seeing you❣
—La Keta C.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Snake Discovery - A Storywagon Performer →
Milton, WI Calendar, 430 E High St, Milton
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Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop →
Milton, WI Calendar, 8220 N John Paul Rd, Milton
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Plan Commission Meeting →
Milton, WI Calendar, 710 Janesville St, Milton
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Common Council Meeting →
Milton, WI Calendar, 710 Janesville St, Milton
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BBB Contact Day
Parkview SD JH/HS - HS Gym, Main Court JH/HS - HS Gym, Court # 1 JH/HS - HS Gym, Court # 2
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GBB Contact Days
Parkview SD JH/HS - HS Gym
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Oz in the Park at Railroad Park →
Milton, WI Calendar, 202 Front St, Milton
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Greater MACC Open Golf Tournament →
Milton, WI Calendar, 12601 County Road A, Avalon
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Creekside Cruise Nights – Evansville →
Creekside Place, 102 Maple St, Evansville
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The Gathering Place Summer Concert Series →
Milton, WI Calendar, 715 Campus St, Milton
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GWBC Ride Night →
Milton, WI Calendar, 237 Parkview Dr, Milton
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Wineo Bingo →
Milton, WI Calendar, 8220 N John Paul Rd, Milton
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Tuesday July 7
Wednesday July 8
Thursday July 9
Friday July 10
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I just wanted to say how amazing it was to hear everybody letting off their fireworks near milton ave mall area last night even if it was later hours, you know what you were happy and that's what matters!!
it's not like it happens every day right and we simply can't make everyone happy when we are all so beautifully different!! (Nextdoor Janesville) - A Cat was Lost on 5/10/2026, more info at https://petfbi.org/api/view/800550/n41c29nj
Lost or found a pet? Report it to Pet FBI at https://petfbi.org (Nextdoor Johnson/Lincoln)
- Generac Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler I - Janesville FG - Weekend Shift in Janesville. Apply here.
- Actalent posted a job opening for Director Of Manufacturing Operations in Janesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Janesville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Beloit
- Your 2026 Wisconsin Travel Guide (milwaukeemag.com)
- Rock County cities next-door to data center proposals press for open dialogue, too (gazettextra.com)
- Mechanical dam failure on Rock River causing low water levels (madison.com)
Whitewater
- Government events this week in City of Whitewater: July 5-11 (whitewatertimes.com)
- Moro battles from behind to capture second AON District Open title (tbnewswatch.com)
Ok Janesville! 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
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