Beloit Report

July 2, 2026

America 250 in Beloit: BJSO Pops on the Rock Concert & a Choreographed Fireworks Show

Join the City of Beloit and the Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra for a special America 250 celebration with essay presentations, a patriotic concert at the Harry C. Moore Pavilion, and fireworks. New this year: the fireworks will be synchronized to music at the Beloit Memorial High School stadium.

Beloit City Council Meeting

6pm Tuesday, July 7, 2026| 100 State St.
**DATE CHANGE DUE TO HOLIDAY**

Check out a few items from the City Council agenda:

• Swearing in ceremony for City Manager Daniel Ortiz Hernandez.
• Recognition of America 250 essay contest participants.
• Public hearings on a proposal to build three duplexes on Hickory Drive and a zoning change to a lot on Kadlec Drive.
• Consideration of development agreement for the Riverside Drive apartments.
• Consideration of the 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) local funding priorities.
• Consideration of intergovernmental agreement for consolidation of fire and emergency medical services with the Town of Beloit.
• At the request of Vice President Yusuf Adama, Councilor Jim White, and Councilor Sherry Blakeley the following item is being added to the agenda: Discussion Regarding Data Center Development and Potential Future Council Actions.

Meet Beloit’s New City Manager: Open House Reception July 9

Stop by Rotary River Center between 5 and 6:30pm Thursday, July 9, to welcome City Manager Daniel Ortiz Hernandez. Enjoy cookies and refreshments, meet him in person, and learn what he’s already been doing since starting with the City of Beloit.

Independence Day Service Impacts in Beloit

Independence Day info for Beloit: City services have holiday changes with various closures July 2-4. The pool, golf course and lagoon rentals will be open all weekend!

City, Town to Consider Fire Consolidation Agreement

A proposal to fully consolidate fire and emergency medical services will be presented to the Town of Beloit Board of Supervisors on Monday, July 6, and the Beloit City Council on Tuesday, July 7, by the administrators of both communities. Each governing body will be asked to approve an intergovernmental agreement to move forward with consolidation.

Parks & Recreation Month is Here! Make July Memorable

July is all about enjoying our parks. Help us celebrate staff, thank volunteers, and attend programs and events that create lasting memories.

Places to Cool Off in Beloit This Week

Splash pads, pool swim times, library programs, and Grinnell Hall Senior Center—plus quick hot-weather tips to help you stay cool all week.

Beloit Public Library Names First Discovery PLAYce Manager

Becky Wilson steps in as the first Discovery PLAYce Manager. She brings 21 years of early education experience to help launch a free, play-based learning center opening in fall 2026.

Upcoming City Meetings

Friday, July 3, 2026

Closed - Holiday

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

6pm City Council

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

5:30pm Parks, Recreation and Conservation Advisory Commission

5:30pm Plan Commission

Thursday, July 9, 2026

5pm Community Reception for Beloit City Manager

Note: agendas may not be available yet for all meetings.

Job Openings

Administrative Assistant II
Bus Driver

Commercial Building and Electrical Inspector

Director of Operations

Equipment Operator-Excavation

Equipment Operator-Parks

General Mechanic I or II

Library Service Specialist I- Customer Experience

Library Service Specialist II- Programming

MPO Coordinator

Police Officer- Academy Needed

Police Officer- Lateral Hire

Project Engineer I/II

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance I or II

Seasonal Lifeguard

Streets Supervisor

Wastewater Operator I/II/III

The City of Beloit is an equal opportunity employer.