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Watertown, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Watertown! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Watertownās new economic plan could reshape jobs, parks, and downtown
- Two crumbling bridges near Watertown are finally getting replaced
Also on today's calendar: Let's Glow 5K Run\Walk and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with plenty of sun, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Economic development plan: City's new strategy focuses on agriculture, trades, recreation (gazettextra.com) ā Watertown officials have adopted a new economic development plan that leans into the cityās agricultural roots, skilled trades, healthcare, and recreation along the Rock River. The strategy calls for expanded training partnerships with Madison College and unions, stronger downtown and South Church Street business districts, and upgraded park and river facilities to attract tournaments and visitors, with housing expected to follow increased job growth. 
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ā¢ Two area bridges receive WisDOT grant for replacement (gazettextra.com) ā Rural roads just west and east of Watertown are getting major help, as two nearby small bridges rated in poor condition won state grants covering 90% of replacement costs. One bridge lies in the Town of Shields west of Watertown, and another on T-Bar Lane sits between Watertown and Ixonia, improving safety and access for local residents and farm traffic. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Let's Glow 5K Run\Walk ā
Warner Park, 2930 N Sherman Ave, Madison
8:00 pm
Saturday August 15
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Other local events
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6th, 7th, 8th Grade Orchestra Camp
Riverside Mid Watertown, WI 53094
8:00 am -
6th Grade Band Camp
Riverside Mid Watertown, WI 53094
8:00 am -
Educational Services Committee Meeting
Watertown Unified SD Educational Service Center, Board Room, 111 Dodge St, Watertown
7:30 am
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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š Events Nearby
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No Till, No Spray, No Weeds & Experiences in Organic
Dodge County UW Extension UW–Madison Arlington Ag. Research StationPublic Even
9:00 am -
Rent Smart Online
Dodge County UW Extension
11:00 am -
Milwaukee Sporting Clay Shoot ā
Milford hills gun club, W5670 French Rd, Johnson Creek
2:00 pm -
Teen Takeover ā
Johnson Creek Public Library, 125 Lincoln St, Johnson Creek
3:30 pm -
Watertown Autofest Car Show ā 8/9/2026 ā
Watertown Municipal Airport, 1741 River Dr, Watertown
9:30 am -
6th Grade Band Camp
Riverside Mid Watertown, WI 53094
8:00 am -
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Orchestra Camp
Riverside Mid Watertown, WI 53094
8:00 am -
Bookworms Book Club ā
Watertown Public Library, 100 S Water St, Watertown
1:00 pm -
ImPACT Testing
Dodgeland SD Juneau, WI 53039
5:30 pm
Thursday August 6
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone know of an up & up auto place in Watertown for brakes on a 2016 Ford Focus?
An honest & fair place. I will have to take a cab home and back to pick my car up. Or should I just go to the Ford dealer? I wanted to go to aā¦ (Nextdoor Town of Watertown) - Iām looking for someone to install a new kitchen sink, faucet and garage disposal.
Also we have two new doors with frames that need installing. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Meadowbrook Dr)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Watertown. Apply here.
- Solenis Water Treatment Company posted a job opening for Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) in Watertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watertown here.
š Nearby News
Lake Mills
- Loos Homes breaks ground on apartments in Lake Mills (gazettextra.com)
- Thresheree recreates what once was (agupdate.com)
- Lake Mills art student wins statewide award (gazettextra.com)
Oconomowoc
- Some people point to construction for Oconomowoc's slower July (tmj4.com)
- Labeling materials balance functionality with sustainability (bevindustry.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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