Janesville’s first full week of 2026 offered a powerful lesson in how communities can evolve. Two distinct paths to development emerged, revealing the influence that education and local engagement can have on shaping a city’s future.

Janesville city staff have launched a “Noodles for Neighbors” pasta drive to help residents in need. The initiative highlights the caring spirit of the community, aiming to collect and distribute pasta to local families who can benefit the most.

Janesville is ready to celebrate Halloween with a series of events for all ages. From classic trick-or-treating to spine-tingling ghost stories, the community offers ample ways to embrace the holiday spirit before October 31.

A once-promising outlook for minimal tax changes has shifted with the Janesville City Council’s approval of a substantial preliminary levy increase. Local residents may now face a steeper property tax burden than initially expected in the coming year.