City of De Pere

THROWBACK THURSDAY ??? A bit hard to see in this image, but here’s a look at sidewalks being installed in 1992 along the west side of South Broadway adjacent to Wells Park. ???? Want to stay up to date on construction and development projects going on in the City of De Pere today? If you do, we’re pretty sure you’re gonna love clicking this link: https://loom.ly/6znCa44. Enjoy! ?? Photo courtesy of the De Pere Historical Society archives. www.deperehistory.org.

?? De Pere's "Holiday Lights Display" is returning to Voyageur Park this December. If you're a business or group interested in sponsoring a tree, check out all the details here: https://loom.ly/vevgeY8

?? MURAL MONDAY ??? In 2018, a set of murals titled "Masks of Comedy and Tragedy" were created in the City of De Pere. Located at 123 S Broadway, these murals provide a bright pop of color in our downtown year-round. The murals depict iconic representations in theater and were created by Andrew Linskens. Notably, the "comedy" end is slightly larger than that of "tragedy" as the artist's reminder that good will always prevail. ???

?? De Pere's "Holiday Lights Display" is returning to Voyageur Park this December. If you're a business or group interested in sponsoring a tree, check out all the details here: https://loom.ly/vevgeY8

Today, on Veterans Day, the City of De Pere expresses our profound and heartfelt gratitude for all who have served. Please take time today to remember, respect and thank your veteran colleagues, friends, and family members. ???? ?? Shown here are several images of local veterans and their guests attending a Veterans Appreciation Lunch at the De Pere Community Center last week.

Kimberly Flom will become City Manager in De Pere DE PERE - After completing a comprehensive nationwide recruitment, the City of De Pere is excited to announce the appointment of Kimberly Flom as its new City Manager effective March 24, 2025. With a wealth of 20 years’ experience in local government and proven leadership, Flom is ready to take on her new role, guiding our city on a path of continued growth and success. Flom will succeed Larry Delo, who is retiring after 21 years of devoted service to the community. She currently serves as the Assistant City Manager for the City of McKinney, Texas, since January 2020, where she is responsible for 231 employees in several departments, including Development Services (Engineering, Planning, Code & Building), Housing and Community Development, and the Library System, with a combined annual operating budget of $26.4 million, a housing and transit budget of $3 million, and a capital budget of $849 million. She also provides complex and analytical support to the City Manager and Council and serves as Acting City Manager upon assignment. She makes frequent appearances before special interest groups, businesses, community leaders, and other elected officials and service organizations. Flom was previously the Development Services Director for the City of De Pere from 2015–2019, where she collaborated with the City Administrator and Common Council on policy direction and implementation. She also provided project management for the De Pere Visioning and Branding initiative. She was responsible for business park property sales and TIF negotiations, resulting in over $25 million in private investment. Her prior experience includes serving as the Planning & Community Development Director for the City of Green Bay from 2014–2015 and the Development Services Assistant Director for the Village of Orland Park, Illinois, from 2011–2014. Flom’s extensive background and strategic leadership abilities make her an exemplary choice to navigate the complexities and opportunities facing the City of De Pere. “We are excited to welcome Kimberly Flom back to the City of De Pere and look forward to the fresh perspectives she will bring to our beloved community,” said Mayor James Boyd. “Her strong leadership skills and deep understanding of our City’s values make her a perfect fit to guide us into the future, and I am confident she will continue to foster the growth, values, and vitality that make our community special.” For more information on the City of De Pere, visit www.deperewi.gov. ###

THROWBACK THURSDAY ??? Here’s a view of a west-side water tower under construction at the corner of Ninth and Cedar streets in 1960. ????? The tower, at 147 feet tall, replaced the previous one on Main Avenue. When finished with this project, an east-side tower was scheduled for construction at the corner of Merrill and Webster, near Dickinson school. That tower replaced the one by Irwin school. For more info on the City of De Pere’s current water division, click here: https://loom.ly/6o-6WLI ?? Photo courtesy of the De Pere Historical Society archives. www.deperehistory.org.

Training is integral to the efforts of De Pere Fire Rescue. It helps hone skills in controlled situations, so they an all be at their best when it counts. Shown here is vehicle extrication training held last week.

The City of De Pere is seeking a Police Records Specialist. This position will perform a wide variety of administrative, record keeping, and related functions to support the Police Department. To learn more and apply, click here: https://loom.ly/FgVBJLg

THROWBACK THURSDAY ??? As we wrap up Fire Prevention Month, here’s a glimpse of the West De Pere Fire Department gearing up for a parade in 1912. ???? For great info on the modern-day operations of De Pere Fire Rescue, visit: https://loom.ly/JKEoSdM ?? Photo courtesy of the De Pere Historical Society archives. www.deperehistory.org.