Joe Vanden Plas

As the senior writer of In Business Madison, Joe researches and writes content for the monthly print magazine, the daily e-newsletters, and networking events. With 40 years of experience in journalism, including 25 in the Capital Region, the 1983 UW–Stevens Point graduate has covered government, business, athletics, and culture. Outside the office, the Green Bay native enjoys power walks with wife Patty, classic movies, and sporting events.

Wisconsin State Capitol and Square are newest ‘Wonders of Wisconsin’

Capitol becomes the state’s 12th “wonder,” joining Lambeau Field, Taliesin and Apostle Islands

Madison announces lane closures on Fish Hatchery Road

Closures accommodate work on Cannonball Path extension project

State building commission approves $374 million in projects

Approved projects include sale of the GEF 2 and 3 buildings in Madison

Wisconsin part of $15.5 million settlement with mortgage servicer

DFI says company improperly charged customers “force-placed” insurance

Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest in history

WHO considers it the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history

Madison pursues public-private partnerships for park development

City wants to hear from interested parties to develop athletic facilities

CBRE arranges sale of Riverwood Apartments in Mauston

Facility sold to Tripp & Associates for $3.95 million

State of Wisconsin announces $50 million for new housing developments

Funding would support nearly 1,900 workforce housing units

Center for a Humane Economy celebrates impending closure of Ridglan Farms

The center led the negotiations with dog breeder to release more than 1,600 beagles

Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival returns Aug. 19-23

Live entertainment and carnival fun will add to the annual celebration
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