Beloit News
Beloit International Film Festival to have an ‘at-home’ feel for 2021
by Greg Little, Janesville Gazette - February 17, 2021 How irritating is it to walk into a theater and find all of the best seats taken? You know, the ones at the center of the middle rows that offer the best sight lines, peripherals and acoustics?Well, if you’re...
WI cities grow by $326.4 million
Alliant Energy - February 10, 2021 Partnerships between local and state economic developers and Alliant Energy attracted new businesses to Wisconsin and encouraged existing businesses to expand their operations.Those collaborations led to 10 projects in 2020 that...
Sights and smells of flowers lift spirits
by Debra Jensen-DeHart, Beloit Daily News - February 8, 2021 There’s something about the sweet fragrance inside a floral shop that draws you in like a breath of fresh air.Shop owners in Beloit and South Beloit say even in a year when the COVID-19 virus has dampened...
Volunteer strives to help people with their needs
by Debra Jensen-DeHart, Beloit Daily News - February 7, 2021 Branden Jackson grew up in Beloit and knows the community well.He is married to his wife, Tonya Jackson, and the couple have three children.Branden was an athlete during his school days and his interest in...
Beloit Baseball hires team president
by Jim Franz, Beloit Daily News - February 2, 2021 Jeff Jurgella, a Wisconsin native with over 25 years of experience in sportsbusiness in the Upper Midwest, has been hired by Gateway Professional Baseball tooversee Beloit pro baseball and the new riverbend stadium...
DBA virtual awards luncheon set for Feb. 11
by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - February 2, 2021 Everybody’s invited to the festive and fun Downtown Beloit Association(DBA) Annual Awards Luncheon. The event will be held virtually at noon on Feb. 11.People can purchase tickets via Eventbrite for $25 apiece. It...
BIFF Reveal Party to be held as a drive-through event
by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - January 7, 2021 The 16th Annual Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) is going to kick offits 16th annual festival with a drive-through reveal party. Attendees can pick up theirprogram books on Feb. 9 from 6—8 p.m. on Spine...
Dates set for drive-in BIFF events
by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - January 25, 2021 Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) favorites including the Silent FilmShowcase, the Sing Along and the First National Bank Classic Film, will all bepresented in a special Drive-In setting during BIFF...
Quiet talent for working together
Beloit Daily News - January 20, 2021 Development director played key role in renewing Beloit.As John F. Kennedy said, “Victory has a thousand fathers …”Andrew Janke, who has worked diligently to improve Beloit for more than 30 years,understands the concept. He...
Council hears report on report aimed to attract future growth
by Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News - January 19, 2021 A report aimed at spurring economic growth in Beloit and the StatelineArea shows the region is ripe with future business opportunities.The Beloit City Council heard a presentation by Belmark and Associates...