Thirty Six square miles of gently rolling hills with abundant wildlife and rural beauty, located in the southwest corner of Dane County in the state of Wisconsin.
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The Facts about Meningitis: Useful Answers to Questions about this Disease

Recently a second reported death due to meningitis has generated both strong media coverage and public concern.  Public Health Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) nurses are actively investigating the recent death of the Mount Horeb student to identify all people who had close contact with the student.  Those people will be advised to get specific antibiotic treatment to help prevent further infections. 

While bacterial meningitis is a very serious disease, it is relatively rare and its occurrences can be random and unexpected.  More information about this disease and answers to frequently asked questions are available from PHMDC HERE.

Ask about Flood Insurance NOW!

Dane County residents are encouraged to look into flood insurance for their property.  There are many myths about flood insurance that expose residents to unnecessarily high levels of risk.  For more information about flood insurance, visit both www.floodsmart.gov and the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance’s web page about flood insurance.