In the News
We are Making Waves!
Our efforts have gained the attention of the local media. The list below is a sampling of recent coverage.
De Pere's VFW Pool sustains "major structural damage"
August 28, 2018
The fate of De Pere's VFW Pool is now in limbo after it sustained what's being called major structural damage when it was emptied for the season.
Editorial: Group serves as reminder to what community should be.
August 24, 2018
"The future is more bright when everyone keeps their ideals and beliefs burning strongly."
De Pere Voters to Decide Fate of Two Community Pools
August 22, 2018
Voters in De Pere will be deciding the fate of two community pools.
De Pere council approves city pool referendum
August 22, 2018
The De Pere City Council voted unanimously to rescind the council's previous action to close an east-side pool and approve adding a referendum regarding the future of the city's pools to the ballot in November.
De Pere Common Council agrees to hold pools referendum
August 21, 2018
The city's common council voted unanimously to hold a binding referendum.
Referendum Authorized for Aquatic Facilities
August 21, 2018
Voters will have the opportunity in November to decide whether to exceed the levy limit to fund aquatic facilities on both sides of the Fox River.
Hope for Legion Pool supporters
August 17, 2018
De Pere’s Board of Park Commissioners recommend that City Council reconsider its ruling to create a new aquatic center.
Park board recommends revisiting plan to close Legion Pool
August 17, 2018
Parks board members passed a motion recommending to the city council that it revisit the previous decision to build an aquatic center at VFW Park and close Legion Pool.
De Pere Common Council to consider changing plans for pools
August 16, 2018
The city's common council will vote next week whether to hold a binding referendum.
Save Legion Pool group to present Aug. 16
August 13, 2018
Organizers behind a movement to save Legion Pool are gearing up for their big moment when they will present to the De Pere Parks and Recreation Committee Aug. 16.
Fate of Legion Pool still up in the air
August 7, 2018
The fate of De Pere’s Legion Pool is still up in the air, after years of back-and-forth, between pool supporters and the city.
Vote delayed on proposed De Pere aquatic center
August 7, 2018
A key decision on a proposed $9 million aquatic center in De Pere has been pushed back amid opposition from a citizen's group.
Residents Fighting to Keep Legion Pool Open
July 22, 2018
The Save Legion Pool group held an open meeting with the public to discuss the upcoming presentation to the DePere Parks & Recreation Board taking place on August 16th.
Hundreds Fight to Save Legion Pool
July 20, 2018
Hundreds of people in DePere and the surrounding communities are fighting to save Legion Pool. The DePere Common Council voted to close both the Legion and VFW Pools and build an Aquatic Center at the VFW site.
Plans to Close Legion Pool Move Ahead
February 7, 2018
The DePere Common Council decided to move ahead with its plan to close both pools and build an a new aquatic center.
DePere Residents Rally
February 6, 2018
The fate of De Pere's Legion Pool looks grim, but residents remain hopeful they will be able to save it.
De Pere Residents Urge Common Council to Rescind Pool Decision
December 14, 2017
More than 30 people spoke before the De Pere Board of Park Commissioners on Thursday, virtually all of them calling on city officials to reverse course or at least further study the implications of the plan.
