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Scouting in Platteville
Left: Optimist President Bob Hundhausen with Scoutmaster Jason Tyson Middle: Jason Tyson and Platteville High School Senior Glenn Mast...
Dianne Jentz
Sep 121 min read
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Father Dave Talks About Servant Leadership
Father Dave Flanagan and Optimist President Bob Hundhausen Father Dave knew from a young age that he enjoyed serving others. He chose...
Chris Budden
Sep 12 min read
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Sports Editor Jason Nihles-Keeping us Covered
Sports Editor Jason Nihles with Optimist President Bob Hundhausen Jason Nihles realized in 4th grade that the track in life he wanted to...
Dianne Jentz
Aug 221 min read
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Volunteer of the Year for 2025 - Dianne Jentz
Platteville Optimist Club 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Dianne Jentz with President Bob Hundhausen Bob had this to say about Dianne Jentz ...
Chris Budden
Aug 152 min read
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First Time is a Charm for Dianne!
The big winner is Dianne Jentz. Dianne Jentz, shown here sporting her brand new Optimist T-shirt, claims she has never had her ticket...
Chris Budden
Aug 151 min read
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Let's make our community pool truly special!
Molly Zuehlke, Nathan Manwiller and President Bob Hundhausen The pool at the Platteville Family Aquatic Center has built in 1996. ...
Chris Budden
Aug 151 min read
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Platteville Optimist Club's "Official" Secretary
R: Optimist Secretary Jerry Schewe with President Bob Hundhausen sporting what he learned at the meeting Jerry Schewe's first...
Dianne Jentz
Aug 81 min read
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Christmas For Kids - Every Child Deserves Christmas!
Left: Jaqueline Varholik; Right: Bob Hundhausen, Jaqueline Varholik, Karen Essex, and Mark Essex "Christmas for Kids" was founded in...
Dianne Jentz
Jul 251 min read
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Party In the Park
The Optimist Club Trailer has returned for the season! Optimist volunteers grilled and served hot dogs, cookies, and milk at the Annual...
Dianne Jentz
Jul 251 min read
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Speaker Kevin Koch, Author of Midwest Bedrock
Author Kevin Koch Mark Essex, President Bob Hundhausen, and Kevin Koch Kevin Koch spoke about his book Midwest Bedrock: The...
Chris Budden
Jul 181 min read
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Family Connections Accepts Grant
L-R: Kimberly Schmitz VanDee, Executive Program Director of Family Connections, and Optimist Secretary, Jerry Schewe Kimberly Schmitz...
Dianne Jentz
Jul 111 min read
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Optimist Club Supports Platteville Historic Re-enactment
Stephanie Saager-Bourret, volunteer for the Platteville Historic Re-enactment, accepts a check from Jerry Schewe of the Platteville...
Dianne Jentz
Jul 111 min read
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Welcome New Optimist Member, Angie Runde!
L-R: Sponsor Troy Ruegsegger, Angie Runde, and Optimist Secretary Jerry Schewe Angie Runde is the newest Platteville Optimist Club...
Chris Budden
Jul 111 min read
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What's Going On In Platteville - A LOT!
City Manager Clint Langreck and Optimist President Bob Hundhausen City Manager Clint Langreck shared a lot of information on what's going...
Dianne Jentz
Jun 272 min read
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Fire Chief Ryan Simmons Gives Update on the New Fire Facility
City Manager Clint Langreck, Fire Chief Ryan Simmons, and Optimist President Bob Hundhausen Fire Chief Ryan Simmons spoke about the...
Chris Budden
Jun 202 min read
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Welcome Platteville Optimist Club New Members Scott Onson, and Kevin & Daneen Bernhardt!
L_R: Scott Onson, Daneen Berrnhardt, Optimist President Bob Hundhausen, and Kevin Bernhardt The Platteville Optimist Club is inducted...
Chris Budden
Jun 201 min read
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Ron Brisbois - Helping Grow Our Local Communities
Right: Ron Brisbois and Optimist President Bob Hundhausen The Grant County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) was created in 1986...
Dianne Jentz
Jun 131 min read
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Welcome Victoria Hundhausen and Amber Monroe!
L-R: Optimist President and Victoria's Sponsor Bob Hundhausen, Victoria Hundhausen, Amber Monroe, and Amber's Sponsor Chris Budden...
Dianne Jentz
Jun 131 min read
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Platteville Optimist Club Supports Grant County Resource Fair
L-R: Optimist Vice President Terri Ellis and Sarah Digman The Platteville Optimist Club awarded a $300 grant to Sarah Digman from the...
Dianne Jentz
Jun 61 min read
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