Staff Achievements
Successfully balances life as a runner and beekeeper
Peggy Wiersma
In 2021, this prestigious department earned a striking 18 awards
Sun Prairie Media Center
I love my friend Maui. Sometimes he joins me on Teams.
Lou Rada
What famous artist has roots in Sun Prairie?
Georgia O'Keeffe
The City of Sun Prairie is often referred to as the "Cow Capital of the World"
False - "Groundhog Capital of the World"
In 2022, this staff member completed the Boston Marathon
Alyse Peters, Special Events & Sponsorship Manager
2021 was the first year the City of Sun Prairie achieved this status for our commitment to Climate Action.
2021 Climate Change Champion
My hair is always boppin' and I've got a sweet tooth
Emmy Caloud
What event necessitates gathering in the cold to hear a prophetic message from an animal?
Groundhog Prognostication
Sun Prairie was named after its sunny climate.
False - Augustus Bird, on an expedition from Milwaukee to found the capital of Madison, endured many cloudy and rainy days. Finally, when they came across a large prairie the sun came out and brightened the entire field, and was thus named “Sun Prairie”.
In 2022, this staff member was appointed to to serve on the Wisconsin Homeland Security Council
Police Chief Mike Steffes
In 2023, this year-round, full-service hub was recognized locally as "Best Area Event"
Sun Prairie Farmers Market
Adam Schleicher
The cow outside of Beans n Cream Cannery is called...
Georgia Cow Keefe
Mayor Esser's ear was bit by Jimmy the Groundhog
False - Mayor Jonathan Freund
This staff member was inducted into the PRF Mascot Wall of Fame this year
Oscar Escamilla
The Parks and Rec Department received "Silver Star" award in the category of programming at the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association for this program known for allowing adults to be kids for a couple of hours.
Adult Recess
I've taken a kickboxing class or two both for the exercise and to let off steam from staff
Brenda Sukenik
The Sun Prairie Historical Museum building recently celebrated reaching this milestone
turning 100 years old!
Mayor Esser has served as Mayor since 2015
True
Received the Community Partnerships Award from the National Urban League
Teran Peterson, Program Manager for the Neighborhood Navigators
Our Finance team has been consistently recognized by the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) for what two reports?
for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR
Aaron Oppenheimer
The City of Sun Prairie was incorporated from a village to a city in what year?
1958
JoAnn Orfan served as the City's first female City Administrator from 1990 to 2003
False - She was Sun Prairie's first and only female mayor