Glenwood City softball squad dumps Amery
AMERY — In what turned out to be its only contest last week, the Glenwood City softball team cranked up its bats and feasted on Amery pitching last Friday, April 21 to earn a 13-8 non-conference road victory over the Warriors. The Hilltoppers were supposed to play at Spring Valley last Monday and host Boyceville…
Read MoreGlenwood City boys’ and girls’ track teams win home meet
GLENWOOD CITY — Their only home meet this season turned out to be a banner day for the Hilltopper boys’ and girls’ track and field teams. Hosting a 5-team meet Tuesday, April 18 that included conference schools from Colfax, Elk Mound, Elmwood-Plum City and Spring Valley, Glenwood City scored several top places including 16 first,…
Read More7th Year in a Row Glenwood City’s music department receives national recognition as Best Community for Music Education
GLENWOOD CITY – Glenwood City has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education…
Read MoreKetola nominated for Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM
Glenwood City School District’s Dr. Randy Ketola, high school science and elementary STEM teacher, was one of seven eduactors in Wisconsin (and one of three science teachers) to be nominated for the 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The PAEMST is considered the highest honor given by the U.S. government for…
Read MoreLudtke participates in 400th Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
By Missy Klatt GLENWOOD CITY — Robert “Bob” Ludtke of rural Downing was able to go on the Badger Honor Fight, that left out of Madison earlier this month on April 8th. His granddaughter, April was able to along as his guardian. Bob stated that they told them that they were the 400th Honor Flight…
Read MoreCommon Council chooses Joel Klatt as Glenwood City’s new police chief
GLENWOOD CITY — Glenwood City police officer Joel Klatt has a new title – Chief of Police. Following a closed session meeting Monday night, April 24, the Glenwood City common council extended an offer to Klatt to become the city’s next police chief and he accepted. This news was relayed to the Tribune Press Reporter…
Read MoreCitizen concerned about Downspouts at new municipality building
GLENWOOD CITY—Downspouts have been the topic of discussion at a couple of regular City Council meetings including the March meeting of the council. At one of the first meetings of the council in the new building the item about how the downspouts were allowing water to run over the sidewalks onto the parking lot was…
Read MoreBail set at $1,000 cash for Colfax man charged with sexual assault at Elk Point
By LeAnn R.Ralph MENOMONIE — Bail has been set at $1,000 cash for a 31-year-old Colfax man charged with two felony counts of second and third degree sexual assault for the alleged rape of a woman at Elk Point Resort. Russell L. Anderson appeared with attorney Shelly Tomtschik in Dunn County Circuit Court April 17…
Read MoreDC Board sends funding plan for $3.27 million in capital improvements back to executive committee
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has sent the spending plan recommended by the executive committee for funding $3.27 million in capital improvements back to committee for further consideration. At issue during the April 19 meeting of the Dunn County Board was whether an additional $800,000 in American Rescue Plan Act…
Read MoreArea athletes compete at collegiate level
Three graduates of Colfax high school completed their indoor track and field season recently at the college level. Morgan Jensen, a junior for the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds, competed in the shot put and the weight throw . She placed 10th at the WIAC Indoor Championships held at UW-Stout in the shot put with a throw…
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