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Janesville
Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local consulting firm owner launched Janesville's first co-working space designed for entrepreneurs and remote workers—offering cubicles, coffee, and a meeting spot for the growing business community. The new space seeks to strengthen local work connections. GazetteXtra
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Children's Museum of Rock County (in Janesville) named Kent Anderson as its first executive director. GazetteXtra
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rock County Emergency Management announced that its outdoor sirens, which previously sounded only for tornado warnings, will now sound for severe thunderstorm warnings with destructive conditions—hail of at least 2.75 inches or winds of 80 mph—and residents should seek safe indoor shelter immediately. WKOW
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Spring Wine Walk
1-5 p.m. — Downtown Janesville, Inc. — Ticketed event — Sip and shop through local wine stops and enjoy snacks from downtown restaurants.
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2025 WPP Spring Golf Outing
1-7 p.m. — Glen Erin Golf Club — Foursome or individual registration — Tee up, connect, and compete in a fun 9-hole scramble and enjoy networking over appetizers and refreshments.
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Janesville and Beloit Coffee Hour
8-9 a.m. — Bessie's Diner — Free entry — Connect with local Rising Professionals in a networking coffee hour to expand your professional relationships.
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Rock County Spring Splash Fundraiser
5-7:30 p.m. — The Barn On Prairie — Proceeds matched up to $50,000 — Enjoy a fun community gathering with food, a dunk tank, and live auction items.
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Bill Squire Stand-Up Comedy Show
8 PM - 2 AM — Comedy Cabin — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Bill Squire in a cozy cabin setting.
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Music at the Marv: The BriTins
6:30-8 p.m. — Marvin Roth Community Pavilion — Free entry — Experience the magic of The BriTins as they relive the sounds of the Beatles in authentic style.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
Multiple time slots — Blackhawk Technical College — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led UML training.
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7th Annual Fly-In or Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Bessie's Diner — $20 adults, $15 children — Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with an all-you-can-eat breakfast and family-friendly activities next to the runway.
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