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Life in New Glarus—people, events, food, and the everyday moments that shape our town. From 1st Street to Pioneer Road, this is where stories of community, life and local living come together.

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Matterhorn Ice Cream & Grill Shares Its New Menu in New Glarus

Matterhorn Ice Cream & Grill has unveiled a menu that blends familiar ice cream stand staples with new house touches, including specialty burgers, family-recipe barbecue, Chocolate Shoppe ice cream, and several locally sourced ingredients.

by Todd Klassy

Family Fun Night Draws Crowd Despite Stormy Weather

Families gathered indoors at New Glarus Bible Church for an evening of food, games and fellowship as organizers successfully moved the event inside during severe weather.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Students Earn Academic Honors at UW-Oshkosh, Southwest Tech

Three New Glarus students were recognized for academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester, earning honors from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.

by Todd Klassy

Blanchardville's Ava Havens Crowned Green County Dairy Queen

Green County's newest dairy ambassadors were crowned Friday night in Albany as Ava Havens of Blanchardville earned the title of Dairy Queen and Peyton Monasmith-Pickett of Albany was named Dairy Princess.

by Todd Klassy

Top 10 Things to Do Fourth of July Weekend Near New Glarus

From fireworks in Monroe and Mount Vernon to bike rides, fishing spots, scenic drives, local food and family activities, here are 10 ways New Glarus residents can make the most of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Native Brandon Kane Named Head Coach of Milwaukee Timberwolves

A 2006 New Glarus graduate who found his passion for hockey through the Monroe Avalanche program is returning to the game in a new role, leading Milwaukee's newest Great Lakes Hockey League franchise into its inaugural season.

by Todd Klassy

Hailee Legler Turns Passion for Photography into Growing Business

New Glarus photographer Hailee Legler specializes in weddings and couples photography, focusing on authentic moments, meaningful connections and images that help clients relive some of life's most important memories.

by Todd Klassy

A Summer Tradition Returns: New Glarus Farmers Market

Operating every Friday from May through early October, the New Glarus Farmers Market connects local growers, makers and shoppers while providing a venue for fresh food, handmade goods and community connections.

by Todd Klassy

Family Fun Night Moves Indoors Due to Weather

Tonight’s free Family Fun Night at New Glarus Bible Church will be held indoors because of the weather, but organizers say all of the planned activities and fun will go on as scheduled.

by Todd Klassy

Green County Clean Sweep Set for Aug. 19

Residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted household and agricultural hazardous chemicals Aug. 19 in Monticello, helping keep potentially harmful materials out of landfills, waterways and the environment.

by Todd Klassy

Emma Hendrickson Brings New Glarus Roots to Summer Internship

New Glarus native and 2024 graduate Emma Hendrickson is spending the summer documenting Wisconsin's dairy industry for the Wisconsin Holstein Association while pursuing a degree in Agricultural Communications more than 1,000 miles away at Texas Tech University.

by Todd Klassy

Ana Siegenthaler Crowned New Glarus Dairy Queen

The newly crowned 2026-27 New Glarus Dairy Queen comes from a family with deep Green County agricultural roots and hopes to promote Wisconsin agriculture, strengthen her public speaking skills and represent the community at events.

by Todd Klassy

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