August

The annual car cover issue features a 1957 Chevy Bel Air. Inside we learn about the history of The Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, BDACT show Man of La Mancha, and a tribute to Emily Lyons Organ Donation.

Dodge County Historical Society details the history of Beaver Dam breweries that spans 100 years.

The Beaver answers questions about fumes possibly hurting dogs and cats along with how kangaroos assimilating into society.

Chef Ron gives his take on Pudgie Pies with Cilantro Lime Chicken

Chef Ron gives his take on Pudgie Pies with Cilantro Lime Chicken

A Mostly True Story

We tell our children to live by the Golden Rule and thus my husband and I try to do the same. There is no better example of to “treat others the way you want to be treated” than the story I am about to tell you.

Whoever said “We are not a body with a soul, but a soul with a body,” must have known Emily Lyons. This was a gal with soul, spirit, energy, and a presence no matter where she went.

After one day, this much was clear to Buettner: This was a community hungry for change, with the leadership to assure success; the kind of change that Blue Zones can help facilitate.

There are few organizations in the Dodge County area that have accomplished as much as the Friends of Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center.

Acting in about a dozen productions, leading the orchestra in another 40 or so musicals and conducting decades of Beaver Dam Area Orchestra, Rich Zeman felt prepared this summer to make his directorial debut.

In the game of life, a name gives us our identity, a sense of belonging, as well as personalizing what is important to us. Finding a unique name takes time and deep thought . . . or maybe not.

As the American craft beer movement continues to grow, you may see some summer beer styles that were not always a standard part of the county fair selection.

I’m going to be 175 years old and you’re invited to my Birthday Party!

I have only three criteria when I select the cover car. 1) It has to stop me in my tracks, 2) it has to be local, and 3) it has to have a great story.