Kenosha Celebrates 175 Years As A City With A Community Birthday Bash!

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February 8, 2025, marks a momentous milestone as the City of Kenosha celebrates its 175th anniversary, 1850 – 2025. In honor of this historic occasion, the community is invited to join in a birthday celebration to commemorate the City we all call home.

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The celebration will take place in the Rustic Road Loft, 5706 Sixth Ave., from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. where residents and visitors will gather to sing “Happy Birthday” to Kenosha and enjoy a special piece of birthday cake made by MB Sweet Treats. During the first hour, there will be a few notable Kenoshans sharing their personal experiences about what makes Kenosha such a remarkable place to live and work.

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In addition to the festivities, the event will feature the highly anticipated unveiling of the official Kenosha 175th anniversary logo — a powerful symbol honoring the City’s storied past while embracing its promising future.
“This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on Kenosha’s incredible journey—from its early days to the thriving community we know today,” said Mayor David Bogdala. “We’re thrilled to celebrate with everyone who calls Kenosha home. This is just the beginning—many more exciting events are planned throughout the year to honor this historic occasion.”

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Join us in marking this special occasion by being a part of the celebration as we honor 175 years of history, growth and community spirit.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Anonymous says:

January 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM

So is Bogdala blowing out the candles on the cake, since he’s the Mayor? If his candle blowing skills are anything like his BEAR blowing skills, he might blow the cake off the table!

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