🌱 VFW Time Capsule Unearthed + UW-Madison Great Lakes Research

Happy Wednesday, people of Madison! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Colder with on-and-off snow. High: 17 Low: 9.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Madison:

1. Members of Madison VFW Post 1318 have unearthed a time capsule that is more than 50 years old. The VFW members began searching for the capsule, which was created in 1969, upon learning that their post would be moving to a new location. The items found inside will be moved to the post's new location on Ski Lane, where they will be featured on display. (WKOW)
2. The University of Wisconsin-Madison has received funding to conduct six new research projects that will benefit the Great Lakes. The funding comes from Wisconsin Sea Grant and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Nearly 75 researchers, staff members, and students will be involved in the research projects. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
3. More than 100,000 diapers are being donated to the Village Diaper Bank, a Madison-based nonprofit that distributes free diapers to families in need. The diapers are excess donations that were given to Fort McCoy to support the arrival of Afghan refugees last year. Last year, the Village Diaper Bank donated over half of a million diapers to more than 7,000 children. (WKOW)

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Today in Madison:

• COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic At South Madison Branch Library (12:30 PM)
• Anime Club At Meadowridge Branch Library (5:30 PM)
• Mystery Book Discussion At Madison Public Library (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Can art reduce stress? Join the Museum of Wisconsin Art for this month's Art+Wellness event on Feb. 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the MOWA atrium. (Instagram)
• Wolf Alice is stopping in Madison on their North America 2022 Tour! Tickets for the Apr. 6 show go on sale this Friday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. (Facebook)
• Learn to take beautiful pictures with your cell phone in this new Academy Course from The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters featuring photographer Maryam Ladoni. Discover the many photography features of your cellphone and create stunning images. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.