L-R: Paul Budden, Platteville Fire Department with Optimist Club President Terri Ellis On behalf of the Platteville Fire Department and the New Fire Facility Fundraising Committee, Paul Budden accepted a $3,000 check from the Platteville Optimist Club. The Optimist Club committed to a $5,000 pledge for the new fire station in 2024 and they have now fulfilled their pledge. Paul reported on the progress being made with the new station. Those that drive by the new facility can see that most...

L-R: Platteville Music Boosters Officers Jana Haight, Annie Cox, Joanna Richter, and Platteville Optimist Club President Terri Ellis Platteville Music Boosters officers accepted a $500 grant from the Platteville Optimists. The music boosters recently completed a major fundraising effort to install a new sound system in the Platteville High School Auditorium. The school district covered 50% of the cost. The boosters were awarded grants from the Platteville Optimist Club and the Platteville...

On March 27, 2026, several Platteville Optimist Club members and friends attended a social outing together at the Heritage Center on the University of Dubuque campus. The attendees enjoyed seeing John Michael Coppola headline The Four C's , a premier Franki Valli & the Four Seasons tribute group. Coppola played Franki Valli in the Chicago and Las Vegas traveling troupes for Jersey Boys. Everyone enjoyed the show and the company!