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57-529: Campus locations include three throughout the city of Madison and four regional sites in the cities of Reedsburg , Watertown , Fort Atkinson , and Portage . It is among the largest of the 16 schools in the Wisconsin Technical College System . Madison College had a total enrollment of 30,065 in the 2019-2020 academic year. According to the college, 92% of students found a job within six months of graduation in 2019. The college

114-484: A convenient place to cross the Baraboo River , Babb left a flat-bottomed boat to help move supplies. At "Babb's Ford," in 1847 David C. Reed built a dam and a shanty to house the workers who constructed it. In June 1848 a sawmill followed. By 1850, "Shanty Row" comprised five tamarack shanties. These initial buildings were of poor construction, and did not have a strong foundation, due to the black-alder swamp by

171-632: A library, student achievement center, and enrollment center; and new classrooms, labs, and learning centers at the regional campuses in Fort Atkinson, Reedsburg, Portage, and Watertown. In response to the need for accessible, quality higher education facilities and community gathering spaces in Madison's most underserved part of the city, Madison College opened its new, expanded Goodman South Campus in Fall 2019. This $ 23 million, state-of-the-art facility

228-508: A male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age in the city was 35.7 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

285-555: A passion for education, establishing many schools as well as staunch support for abolitionism. They were mostly members of the Congregationalist Church though some were Episcopalian . Due to the second Great Awakening some of them had converted to Methodism and some became Baptist before moving to what is now Sauk County. Sauk County, like much of Wisconsin , would be culturally very continuous with early New England culture for most of its early history. In

342-549: A year later, the acquisition of Ruzicka Laboratories allowed the firm to expand once more, adding vaporizer fluids, baby oil , shampoo and lotions. In 1970, Hankscraft was purchased by Gerber Products Company, and began producing baby food. It was the town's second largest employer, exceeded only by the Reedsburg Woolen Mill. In the 1980s, the Wisconsin and Southern Railroad came to Reedsburg, having purchased

399-591: Is a Madison Area Technical College regional campus on the west side of Reedsburg. Sauk County, Wisconsin Sauk County is a county in Wisconsin . It is named after a large village of the Sauk people . As of the 2020 census , the population was 65,763. Its county seat and largest city is Baraboo . The county was created in 1840 from Wisconsin Territory and organized in 1844. Sauk County comprises

456-646: Is a grand scale movie palace in downtown Baraboo, made possible through the financial assistance of the Ringling family. The Al Ringling home still exists. Located near Baraboo is the Badger Army Ammunition Plant , which was the largest munitions factory in the world during World War II, when it was known as "Badger Ordnance Works". The plant is no longer in use. The Culver's restaurant franchise has its headquarters in Prairie du Sac , and

513-581: Is a member of the NJCAA Division III (North Central Community College Conference) for all sports except for Baseball & Softball (Division II). Madison College Teams: 43°07′18.5″N 89°19′40.0″W  /  43.121806°N 89.327778°W  / 43.121806; -89.327778 Reedsburg, Wisconsin Reedsburg is a city in Sauk County, Wisconsin , United States within

570-757: Is access to Interstate 90 / 94 nearby, and the city is served by the Reedsburg Municipal Airport (C35). Some city roads include bicycle lanes and there are posted bike routes through major areas of town. The Wisconsin and Southern Railroad operates on the old C&NW track. Dial-a-ride transit service is available through the Reedsburg Taxi Service. The School District of Reedsburg has two elementary schools serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 2, one intermediate school serving students in grade 3 through grade 5, one middle school, and one high school . There

627-420: Is the school's largest transfer partner. Madison College offers 11 areas of study: In addition to traditional, in-person, campus-based courses, the college offers degrees and courses in online and hybrid models. Adult continuing education programs offer non-credit professional and personal development classes. In 2014, Madison College began to offer digital badges for learning. The Madison College Wolfpack

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684-554: Is to say they were descended from the English Puritans who settled New England in the 1600s. While most of them came to Wisconsin directly from New England, there were many who came from upstate New York. These were people whose parents had moved from New England to upstate New York in the immediate aftermath of the American Revolution. They were part of a wave of New England farmers who headed west into what

741-574: Is water. Pewits Nest is located in Sauk County. Sauk Point is the county's highest point. The summit is nestled in the Baraboo bluffs and stands to 1,593 feet (486 m) above sea level. As of the census of 2020 , the population was 65,763. The population density was 79.1 people per square mile (30.5 people/km ). There were 30,784 housing units at an average density of 37.0 units per square mile (14.3 units/km ). The racial makeup of

798-458: The 90th meridian west at 43°32′1″N 90°0′10″W  /  43.53361°N 90.00278°W  / 43.53361; -90.00278 (43.533854, -90.002902). A pink quartzite marker on Main Street reads 325 feet east of this point lies the 90th meridian. The marker was dedicated on October 14, 1963, to designate Reedsburg's unique location. It was donated by Whitney Memorials and erected by

855-514: The Baraboo micropolitan area . Its population in 2020 was 9,984. The city is surrounded by the Town of Reedsburg and is situated along the Baraboo River . Prior to the arrival of non- indigenous people in the 19th century, the region was home to groups of Ho-Chunk . Established as a village in 1868, the community was named after early settler David C. Reed. Early settlers came to this area due to

912-556: The Kiwanis Club. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.93 square miles (15.36 km ), of which 5.83 square miles (15.10 km ) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km ) is water. The Baraboo River flows through the city. Lake Virginia is a small lake on the east side of Reedsburg. Lake Redstone and Dutch Hollow Lake are 2 reservoirs located in

969-846: The Main Street Commercial Historic District and the Park Street Historic District were added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 1993, 22 miles of the C&;NW rail line between Reedsburg and Elroy became the Wisconsin 400 State Trail, a hiking/biking trail named for the passenger rail line that was said to travel the 400 miles between Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul in 400 minutes. Fermentation Fest , an annual celebration of Reedsburg's agricultural heritage,

1026-607: The Midwestern United States . They were aided in this effort by the construction and completion of the Erie Canal which made traveling to the region much easier, causing an additional surge in migrants coming from New England. Added to this was the end of the Black Hawk War , which made the region much safer to travel through and settle in for white settlers. They got to what is now Sauk County in

1083-602: The 1830s by sailing up the Wisconsin River from the Mississippi River on small barges which they constructed themselves out of materials obtained from the surrounding woodlands. When they arrived in what is now Sauk County there was nothing but dense virgin forest, the " Yankee " New Englanders laid out farms, constructed roads, erected government buildings and established post routes. They brought with them many of their Yankee New England values, such as

1140-654: The 1870s, Main Street started to develop, with grocery stores, banks, and other businesses establishing in Reedsburg. In 1880, the Reedsburg Brewing Company was formed. As the city continued to grow, more industries came to Reedsburg. On December 1, 1883, the Webb and Schweke department store opened, known as the "Big Store". The store would go on to be the largest department store in Sauk County. The City Hotel opened in 1886, owned by William Roper. Among

1197-506: The 1942–43 academic year, courses met on the third shift to teach skills needed for wartime manufacturing jobs. In 1950 the school purchased a Baptist church building as an addition. Starting in 1966, the college offered college-transfer and credit-bearing courses. In 1987, the primary campus shifted to a larger, east-side facility, built near the Truax Field Dane County Regional Airport . In 2004,

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1254-593: The Baraboo River. Main Street would later be built where "Shanty Row" stood. Reedsburg was platted in 1852, and four years later the community had grown to 50 buildings housing 27 families and 122 people. The first bridge across the Baraboo River was built in 1853, located where the Main Street bridge would later be built. In 1854 the Mackey brothers purchased Reed's saw mill, and brought economic security to

1311-537: The Baraboo, WI Micropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Madison metropolitan area . Sauk County was a New England settlement. The original founders of Sauk County consisted entirely of settlers from New England as well as some from upstate New York who had parents who moved to that region from New England shortly after the American Revolution . These people were " Yankee " settlers, that

1368-559: The Madison College Smart Community Plan, a $ 133,770,000 plan for new facilities, renovations, and upgrades to meet the increasing demand for education and job training. Projects included in the plan were a Health Education Building, including a public clinic, dental hygiene clinic, and massage therapy clinic; a Protective Service Center; an emergency vehicle operations course; the Truax gateway, which contains

1425-643: The United States to enter into a war against Germany, but the Germans were not anti-British. Prior to World War I, many German community leaders in Wisconsin spoke openly and enthusiastically about how much better America was than Germany, due primarily (in their eyes) to the presence of English law and the English political culture the Americans had inherited from the colonial era, which they contrasted with

1482-497: The abundance of natural resources, especially lumber. In 1844, the first copper mine was established in this area, but it was soon abandoned. James W. Babb and his wife Rebecca Scarff Babb are the earliest recorded settlers, having brought their family to Wisconsin from Ohio in 1845. At a place 55 miles northeast of Mineral Point (the capital of Wisconsin Territory ), long identified by the Winnebago who inhabited these lands as

1539-426: The age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.03. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under

1596-400: The age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.20 males. Sauk County voted for Republicans in all but five elections prior to 1992, thereafter trending Democratic. In 2016 Donald Trump won

1653-587: The area. As the town was growing, more farms continued to be developed around the area, cultivating a variety of crops. The community continued under town government until 1868, when Reedsburg was incorporated as a village; it became a city in May 1887. In the 1860s, a hop boom temporarily brought wealth into the area. After the crash of the hops market, more farms started to diversify, and Reedsburg would become known for its grain and dairy products. The Chicago & North Western Railway (C&NW) arrived in 1872. In

1710-551: The balance in favor of opposition to prohibition. Later the two communities would be divided on the issue of World War I in which, once again, the Yankee community would be divided and the Germans were unanimously opposed to American entry into the war. The Yankee community was generally pro-British, however many of the Yankees also did not want America to enter the war themselves. The Germans were sympathetic to Germany and did not want

1767-546: The business in Reedsburg reorganized to emphasize novelty fabrics. The Big Store burned down in 1957, after 78 years of service. The Reedsburg Woolen Mill, long one of the area's largest employers, endured until 1967; most of the mill complex burned in April 1968, leaving only the mill office. In 1951, Herbert Webb left Reedsburg a $ 300,000 trust fund, which is equivalent to over 4 million dollars, adjusted for inflation. He also set aside funding for Webb Park and Webb High School on

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1824-525: The city was $ 39,152, and the median income for a family was $ 44,329. Males had a median income of $ 33,211 versus $ 21,973 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,828. About 5.5% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. Reedsburg operates under the mayor-council form of government, with each of four districts being represented by two aldermen, along with one at-large alderman. David Estes has served as

1881-522: The city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 7,827 people, 3,193 households, and 2,021 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,503.9 people per square mile (580.7 people/km ). There were 3,380 housing units 251.0/km (650/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city was 97.44% White , 0.17% Black or African American , 0.79% Native American , 0.19% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.61% from other races , and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.58% of

1938-553: The city was 88.3% White , 1.3% Black or African American , 1.0% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 3.7% from other races , and 5.0% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 7.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the census of 2010, there were 9,200 people, 3,795 households, and 2,357 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,578.0 inhabitants per square mile (609.3/km ). There were 4,103 housing units at an average density of 703.8 units per square mile (271.7 units/km ). The racial makeup of

1995-420: The city was 95.3% White , 0.6% African American , 1.0% Native American , 0.4% Asian , 1.6% from other races , and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population. There were 3,795 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had

2052-663: The city's founder David C. Reed in 1848. Webb Park is another large park, being dedicated to Herbert H. Webb, a generous benefactor to Reedsburg. Webb Park includes the city's swimming pool and splash pad, and is adjacent to Webb Middle School. The woods behind Webb Park is called the Roger Popple Nature Area, which includes several trails, and the Half-Moon Lagoon Disc Golf Course. State Highways 33 and 23 run along Main Street. State Highway 136 terminates in Reedsburg. There

2109-495: The college opened a campus at Villager Mall on the south side of Madison. In 2010, a state referendum funded physical updates at regional campuses and new construction at the Truax campus. In 2010 the college began to refer to itself as "Madison College", in part to help end confusion with Milwaukee Area Technical College , which also uses the acronym "MATC". The official name of the school remains Madison Area Technical College. On November 2, 2010, 60 percent of voters supported

2166-554: The county was 89.1% White , 1.3% Native American , 0.9% Black or African American , 0.6% Asian , 3.1% from other races , and 4.9% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 6.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the census of 2000, there were 55,225 people, 21,644 households, and 14,869 families residing in the county. The population density was 66 people per square mile (25 people/km ). There were 24,297 housing units at an average density of 29 units per square mile (11 units/km ). The racial makeup of

2223-509: The county was 97.37% White , 0.26% Black or African American , 0.87% Native American , 0.26% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.59% from other races , and 0.64% from two or more races. 1.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 50.7% were of German , 8.5% Irish , 6.5% Norwegian , 6.2% American and 5.9% English ancestry. 95.5% spoke English , 1.9% Spanish and 1.4% German as their first language. There were 21,644 households, out of which 32.60% had children under

2280-411: The late 1890s, German immigrants began to settle in Sauk County, making up less than one out of thirty settlers in the county before this date. Generally there was little conflict between them and the " Yankee " settlers, however when conflict did arise it focused around the issue of prohibition of alcohol. On this issue the Yankees were divided and the Germans almost unanimously were opposed to it, tipping

2337-496: The mayor since 2010. The city is managed by an appointed city administrator, which currently is Timothy Becker. The Reedsburg Police Department is the law enforcement agency in the city. The department was founded in 1868, and currently has 22 full time police officers. The city includes the Main Street Commercial Historic District and the Park Street Historic District , which contain commercial and residential buildings built from 1873 to 1920. The Chicago and North Western Depot

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2394-656: The most important was the Reedsburg Woolen Mill . Construction was completed in 1882, and by 1899, 32 broad looms produced mainly "fancy cassimeres" for Chicago markets. In 1902 the facility was purchased by Appleton Woolen Mills , and began producing clothing for east coast outlets. Sears and Montgomery Wards became two major clients. In 1910, the Central Wisconsin Creamery opened, making Reedsburg famous for its butter production. In 1954, when Appleton Woolen Mills shifted focus to felts,

2451-554: The nearby town of La Valle . Babb Creek , Hay Creek , and Copper Creek , tributaries of the Baraboo River, all flow through Reedsburg. Babb Creek was named for early settler James W. Babb. Hay and Copper Creek were named for the farming and short lived mining industry in Reedsburg. As of the census of 2020 , the population was 9,984. The population density was 1,684.8 inhabitants per square mile (650.5/km ). There were 4,433 housing units at an average density of 748.1 units per square mile (288.8 units/km ). The racial makeup of

2508-536: The nickname "Circus City". Today Circus World Museum is located in Baraboo. A living history museum, it has a collection of circus wagons and other circus artifacts. It also has the largest library of circus information in the United States. The museum previously hosted the Great Circus Parade , which carried circus wagons and performers through the streets of Baraboo, across the state by train, and then through downtown Milwaukee. The Al. Ringling Theatre

2565-527: The northeast side of Reedsburg, before his death in 1954. Another important business has been the Hankscraft Company. Incorporated in Madison in 1920, Hankscraft—makers of baby bottle warmers, sterilizers and other products—thrived during the post-war baby boom, and in 1949 opened a plant in Reedsburg. In 1961, Hankscraft purchased Nursmatic Corporation, expanding their line to include bassinets, safety harnesses, baby toiletries and other products;

2622-539: The old C&NW railroad track. In 1996, Gerber Products Company sold Hankscraft Motors, which continues to operate in Reedsburg. Other important industries have included Grede Foundry, Seats, Inc., and the Columbia Par Car Corporation. In 1971, the first Butter Festival, now known as Butterfest, was held in Webb Park. It was a celebration of the farming and dairy industry. In 1984, together

2679-435: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 3,193 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

2736-467: The turmoil and oppression in Germany which they had so recently fled. In the early 1900s immigrants from Ireland , Sweden , Norway and Poland also arrived in Sauk County. The area around Baraboo was first settled by Abe Wood in 1838, and was originally known as the village of Adams. In 1846 it became the county seat of Sauk County after a fierce fight with the nearby village of Reedsburg . In 1852,

2793-506: The village was renamed "Baraboo", after the nearby river. It was incorporated as a city in 1882. New England settlers set up several sawmills early in the history of what is now Baraboo because of its location near the Baraboo and Wisconsin Rivers. The city was the home of the Ringling brothers . From 1884 to 1917 it was the headquarters of their circus and several others, leading to

2850-408: Was 2.41 and the average family size was 13.01. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males. The median income for a household in

2907-564: Was built in 1906 which connected Reedsburg to the Twin Cities 400 line. Currently, it serves as the headquarters for the 400 State Trail , a biking and hiking trail that starts in Reedsburg and ends in Elroy, Wisconsin , following the old Twin Cities 400 track. Sound Devices is headquartered in Reedsburg. Reedsburg has 18 parks within the city. City Park is the oldest, being donated by

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2964-583: Was established in 2010. As part of the movement in 2014, Harvest Park was created as a downtown park featuring "Ruminant", a decorated piece of farm equipment, as a permanent installation. The Baraboo River flooded in both 2008 and 2018, destroying several homes and businesses. As a result of the flooding, two new parks were created – Mackey Park and the Community Market. Reedsburg is located in northern Sauk County, approximately 55 miles (89 km) north of Madison, Wisconsin . The city sits on

3021-526: Was first opened in Sauk City in 1984. That same year, Cirrus Aircraft , now of Duluth, Minnesota , was founded in a rural Baraboo barn by brothers Alan and Dale Klapmeier to produce the VK-30 kit aircraft . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 849 square miles (2,200 km ), of which 831 square miles (2,150 km ) is land and 18 square miles (47 km ) (2.1%)

3078-696: Was founded in 1912 as the Madison Continuation School, providing vocational education, citizenship, and homemaking classes. In 1921, it moved into a building next to the former Madison Central High School in downtown Madison and became known as Madison Vocational School. In response to the Great Depression , the Madison Vocational School created non-credit, continuing education courses in artisan crafts, such as millinery, woodworking, and chair-caning. During

3135-558: Was funded largely by private donations. At the same time Madison College closed its downtown campus after 88 years. The school offers more than 180 associate degrees and technical diploma programs, as well as trade apprenticeships and other certifications. The Liberal Arts transfer program offers associate of arts and associate of sciences degrees that satisfy the first two years of general studies at some four-year institutions. Madison College has seven tailored liberal arts pre-majors designed for transfer. The University of Wisconsin--Madison

3192-532: Was the overpopulation of New England. The old stock Yankee population had large families, often bearing up to ten children in one household. Most people were expected to have their own piece of land to farm, and due to the massive and nonstop population boom, land in New England became scarce as every son claimed his own farmstead. As a result, there was not enough land for every family to have a self-sustaining farm, and Yankee settlers began leaving New England for

3249-507: Was then the wilds of the Northwest Territory during the early 1800s. In the case of Wisconsin this migration primarily occurred in the 1830s. Due to the prevalence of New Englanders and New England transplants from upstate New York, Wisconsin was very culturally continuous with early New England culture for much of its early history. The Yankee migration to Wisconsin in the 1830s was a result of several factors, one of which

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