Happy weekend, Janesville! In today’s happening-today edition: Data center moratorium push, Fly-In or Drive-In Pancake Breakfast, and Salt & Sound Sound Bath + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New leadership takes shape: Madison Elementary in Janesville named a new principal on Friday, effective July 1, following Principal Stephanie Filter’s retirement, part of a broader push to improve student performance -- see the new principal.
Community urges action now: Neighbors for Responsible Development called for data center moratoriums amid plans for at least three Rock County sites, including the former GM site in Janesville, criticizing slow action by officials -- read the moratorium push.
Building a stronger workforce: Beloit-based Fairbanks Morse Defense hosted a Talent Pipeline Program Signing Day, celebrating new defense hires and becoming the program’s first Enterprise Employer. Since 2021, TPP has helped nearly 20,000 workers -- see the hiring milestone.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Dial in your swing: Need a midweek tune-up that doesn’t hijack your whole day? Bass Creek Golf Club’s covered-tee driving range and short-game area are clutch for knocking the rust off, testing a new tweak, or just stealing 20 minutes of quiet contact between errands.
Close-to-home camp vibes: Skip the northbound slog and post up at Hickory Hills Campground in Edgerton. Heated pool days, lake paddles, mini golf, pickleball, and themed weekends check all the easy-fun boxes. Quick drive from Janesville, high chance you forget your phone exists.
DIY steak night, anyone? Sometimes you just want to grab a great cut and take credit for it. At Prime Quarter Steak House, right here in Janesville, you pick your steak, grill it over a live hickory charcoal grill, then hit the build-your-own unlimited salad bar and Texas toast situation... perfect midweek fun with friends.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥞 8th Annual Fly-In or Drive-In Pancake Breakfast @ Bessie's Diner | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Father’s Day weekend at the Janesville airport means one thing, the eighth annual excuse for flapjacks under a wing. Fly in or roll up for all-you-can-eat pancakes, bacon, eggs, and bottomless coffee, plus planes, vintage cars, balloon art, face paint, and crafts the kids like.
🥕 Beloit Farmers Market @ Beloit Farmers Market | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Beloit Farmers Market is peak small-town pleasure, where breakfast is a fresh-squeezed OJ, a smoothie, and corn on the cob or fully loaded elote. Browse the vendors, sample the full menu, and let the live music justify your lingering.
🛁 Salt & Sound Sound Bath @ Beyond Salt Spa | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Take a break and sink into a zero gravity chair for a sound bath in a Himalayan salt cave with Just Bee Wellness. Bowls hum, shoulders drop, and you do nothing, which is the point. Ideal for the overbooked, the frazzled, and anyone craving calm.
🐶 Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin @ Mounds Pet Food Warehouse | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Thinking about a low-drama roommate who appreciates long walks and cheese curds? Pop into Mounds in Janesville to meet adoptable pets from the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin, chat with friendly volunteers, and get real answers about fit, care, and all the what-ifs.
📚 HPL Book Fest 2026 Book Discussion @ Hedberg Public Library | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – An evening at Hedberg means conversation and zero small talk. Acclaimed Wisconsin author Pao Lor digs into Modern Jungles and Bamboo Son, then sticks around for a book sale and signing, the rare combo of brains, community, and a crisp autograph for the home shelf.
🎭 Matilda @ Janesville Performing Arts Center | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Take a theater break and catch SOK’s Matilda, a smart, high-energy spin on the Roald Dahl favorite. Cheeky kids, a delightfully tyrannical Trunchbull, and songs you will hum in the grocery aisle. Finally, a child prodigy you can root for without helping with math homework.
🌙 Night Nature Hike @ Rock River Heritage County Park | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 PM – Swap the porch light for fireflies on a prime-time night hike with David Bendlin at Rock River Heritage County Park. Meet at Heritage Hall, wear light colors, bring bug spray, leave the flashlight, and let the bats, glow-worms, owls, and marsh choir handle the show. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Janesville report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 71°F — Low: 53°F — Precip: 69%
Rain showers likely between 7am and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 0 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. This house is wildThis custom-built new construction home shines with wall after wall of windows, flooding the open-concept layout with natural light. A cozy gas fireplace anchors the living area, while the stainless-steel kitchen and main-floor laundry add easy everyday function. The split-bedroom design offers privacy, and the bright lower level feels anything but basement-like, thanks to oversized windows.
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