Dane County
Recent News About Dane County
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‘It’s not easy to do’: Village Diaper Bank founder campaigns for free diapers to those in need
The founder of a diaper bank based in Madison is currently pushing to increase the availability of diapers to those who qualify for federal assistance.
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Dane County receives funding to upgrade Alliant Energy Center as 'community rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic'
An additional $3.2 million in funds from the state Tourism Capital Grant Program will go to Dane County to facilitate upgrades to the Alliant Energy Center and promote economic recovery.
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Dane County health care workers propose plan to combat pandemic trauma brought on by working in 'a war zone or major disaster'
Dane County health care workers are looking to find solutions for trauma brought about by working in the COVID-19 pandemic through a potential new program for nurses.
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Wisconsin health care 'under tremendous strain': Subeck encourages residents to do their part to prevent COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases increase across the country and the omicron variant rises, Rep. Lisa Subeck is encouraging Wisconsin residents to do their part to prevent the spread.
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Dane County officials pledge to 'increase efforts' in combating climate change
Dane County climate experts have pledged to increase their efforts to halve county-wide emissions by 2030 in response to a United Nations study indicating the probability of a warmer climate in the coming decades, according to a report by the Cap Times.
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Madison, Dane County impose mask mandate to 'help keep people safe'
A mask mandate has been issued in Madison and Dane County as COVID-19 case rise with the new delta variant.
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'Delta variant is spreading quickly': Local officials strongly advise mask wearing regardless of vaccination status
Dane County residents are in their first week of having to mask up again following local health department guidelines issued Tuesday, July 27.
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Dane County shows 'promising' data in the fight against COVID-19 cases with high vaccine rates
As COVID-19 vaccines have become more readily available, Dane County, Wisconsin has shown promising progress in its vaccination numbers.
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'Ensure your voice is heard': Anderson encourages community to take Yahara Watershed improvement survey
An organization working to improve water quality at Dane County's Yahara Watershed and its five lakes in order to bring it up to federal water quality and usability standards is looking for input from the community to develop a plan of action.
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COUNTY OF DANE: Dane County Starts New Phase of Climate Change Mitigation Project to Reduce Yahara Lakes Flooding Risk
Dane County’s “Dragon Dredge” Now in the Water, Continuing 11-Mile Sediment Removal Initiative to Improve Management of Lake Levels During High Water Periods.
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DANE COUNTY: Now Accepting Applications for Nearly $2 Million Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced applications are now being accepted for the nearly $2 million available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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DANE COUNTY: Awards Over $101,000 in Grants to Local Arts Organizations
Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Awards 54 Grants Supporting Arts and Cultural Activities Countywide with Public-Private Funds
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DANE COUNTY: Secures $1.8 Million Grant to Improve Quality of Local Waters
Dane County Land & Water Resources Department (LWRD) has been awarded a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) grant for a five-year project totaling over $1.8 million.
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Census Bureau reports Dane County population was 536,078 in 2019
Dane County had a population of 536,078 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Madison Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Dane County population was 542,459 in 2020
Dane County had a population of 542,459 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Madison Reporter.
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DANE COUNTY: Dane – Vienna Fire District Board Meeting on December 28
Dane – Vienna Fire District Board Meeting on December 28
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Dane County ranked sixth in Wisconsin for resident earnings in 2018
Dane County ranked sixth among counties in Wisconsin by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Dane County ranked sixth in Wisconsin for resident earnings in 2019
Dane County ranked sixth among counties in Wisconsin by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.