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Sun Prairie considers resident panel on budget shortfall

Sun Prairie officials are considering an ad hoc community task force to help address projected operating deficits in the city budget.

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Ethan Ferrell · October 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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DeForest-area churches publish worship schedules

Churches in and around DeForest list service times, religious education and contact information.

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Becky Weber · October 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM

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Colonial Club releases weekly activity calendar

The Colonial Club lists activities and meal services for older adults, including programs scheduled for Oct. 12–16.

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Becky Weber · October 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM

News release · Science / Technology

NASA Seeks US Industry Plans for Commercial Space Stations

NASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead the way in low Earth orbit. On Friday, the agency released its final Request for Proposals inviting industry to submit plans for the next generation of commercial space stations. “In alignment with the President’s National […]

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Jessica Taveau · October 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM

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Sun Prairie Public Library programs for children and teens

A library program notice describes storytimes, arts activities and clubs for children, teens and families. Calendar dates could not be confirmed.

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Becky Weber · October 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM

Feature · Science / Technology

NASA Demonstrates Next-Generation Heat Shield Technologies

NASA is testing heat shields that can keep astronauts safe as they return from missions to the Moon and Mars in an unusual way: by taking out the trash. When Northrop Grumman 24th cargo resupply mission for NASA undocked from the International Space Station, it carried a fleet of 12 small, experimental capsules designed to […]

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Tara Friesen · October 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM

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Sun Prairie district meeting approves $99.3M levy estimate

Attendees at the Sun Prairie School District's annual meeting approved a projected $99.3 million property tax levy for the 2026–27 budget.

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Peter Lindblad · October 9, 2026 at 12:09 PM

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Cornerstone senior lunch menu for Oct. 12–16

Cornerstone Community Center's senior lunch menu for Oct. 12–16 is catered by the Colonial Club.

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Becky Weber · October 9, 2026 at 10:18 AM

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Cornerstone Community Center schedule for Oct. 12–16

Cornerstone Community Center has published its activity calendar for Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16.

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Becky Weber · October 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Feature · Science / Technology

Cosmic House of Mirrors

Galaxies warp and multiply as if in a house of mirrors in this image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Sept. 29, 2026. The brilliant golden galaxies seen here are part of a galaxy cluster called MACS J0454.1-0300. The orange galaxies bunched together on one side of the image, however, are not actually […]

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HQ Web Team · October 9, 2026 at 9:57 AM

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DeForest American Legion post sets October meeting

American Legion Olson-Grinde-O'Donnell Post 348 and its Auxiliary will hold their monthly meetings at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Cornerstone Community Center.

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Roberta Baumann · October 9, 2026 at 9:48 AM

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Marshall and Waterloo Worship Schedule, Oct. 11–17

Service times and contact information for Marshall United Methodist and Waterloo United Methodist, along with their recurring group activities.

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Becky Weber · October 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM