🌱 Why Doty Cabin still matters to Neenah a century after its gift
Neenah, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Neenah! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Doty Cabin still matters to Neenah a century after its gift
- How to turn a simple Neenah weekend into a mini-vacation
- Which young Neenah professionals could be honored at Bridgewood this October?
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Replica of Doty Cabin remains a Neenah landmark. Here's the history (postcrescent.com) — Neenah’s Doty Cabin in Doty Park remains a free, summertime museum that honors former territorial governor James Duane Doty and local preservation efforts. The story traces its moves, rebuild, historic designation, and how residents helped furnish it with period pieces and family artifacts. 
2. How to Vacation in Wisconsin: Neenah Long Weekend (chicagomag.com) — Planning a quick escape close to home? This guide lays out a full Neenah long weekend, from staying at Bridgewood Resort to sailing Lake Winnebago and browsing downtown shops. You’ll also find tips on favorite local eateries, coffee, and the Plaza at Gateway Park.
3. Fox Cities Chamber: 2026 Future 15 Award nominations now open (wisbusiness.com) — Young professionals in the Fox Cities, including Neenah residents, can now be nominated for the 2026 Future 15 and Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards, with nominations open through July 9. Winners will be celebrated October 29 at Neenah’s Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel, highlighting rising local leaders who excel at work and give back to the community.
4. Officials: Water levels in Menasha expected to rise, possibly causing localized flooding (fox11online.com) — Neenah residents are actively sandbagging as rising waters move downstream toward Little Lake Butte des Morts, the Fox River, and Lake Winnebago, raising flood risks across the area. Menasha officials expect localized flooding in the next day or two and, with Winnebago County Emergency Management, are providing pre-filled sandbags and urging residents to report any damage so resources can be better coordinated.
📸 Around Neenah
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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2026 Bioblitz at the WILD Center
WILD Center, 2285 W Butte Des Morts Beach Rd, Neenah
9:30 am
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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Spring Drama
NHS Black Box Theater
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Spring Drama
NHS Black Box Theater
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High School Band Concert
NHS Performing Arts Center
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High School Orchestra Concert
NHS Performing Arts Center
7:30 pm
Thursday April 23
Sunday April 26
Tuesday April 28
Thursday April 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Popcorn Friday
Banta Sch Menasha, WI 54952 -
Hudson at Neenah
500 Rocket Wy , Neenah
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Kindergarten - Field Trip Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary , 1660 E Shore Dr , Green Bay
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Neenah Support Group
Neuroscience Group - Neenah , 1305 W American Dr , Neenah
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School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Butte Des Morts El Menasha, WI 54952 -
PTO Book Fair
Butte Des Morts El Menasha, WI 54952 -
Clovis Fang Reading Club Family Night Timber Rattler Game
Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium , 2400 N Casaloma D , Fox Crossing
6:40 pm
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
Friday May 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello!
Im looking for a reliable trustworthy house cleaner! Must be very very detailed oriented. I need someone weekly. Its a pretty big house honestly. We… (Nextdoor Neenah Paper)
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Neenah. Apply here.
- Securitas posted a job opening for Full Time 3rd Shift Security Guard in Menasha. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Neenah here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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