Colfax Messenger – 2017 – A Year in Review: A look back the top news stories in January, February, and March
Compiled by LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Messenger celebrated its 120th birthday this year. And, as the newspaper did 120 years ago, the Messenger continues to bring news to its subscribers. Here is a look back at the top news stories in 2017 from January, February and March.
Read MoreEM village board moves water system study to committee
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound village president and board of trustees took the next step in making improvements to the water system last week when it sent a recent water evaluation to committee. President Steven Abraham opened discussion of the subject during the December 20 meeting by calling attention to…
Read MoreColfax school board to discuss wrestling program at Jan. meeting
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education is planning to discuss the issue of what to do about the school district’s wrestling program at the January board meeting. Colfax currently has five wrestlers in the cooperative program with Bloomer, and the agreement must be renewed by March 31, said William C.…
Read MoreColfax schools “meet expectations” on state report card — but what does it mean?
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Although the Colfax school district has received an overall score of “meets expectations” on the state report card, no one knows exactly what that means. William C. Yingst Jr., district administrator, told the Colfax Board of Education at the December 18 meeting he had called the state Department of…
Read MoreColfax has 36th lowest mill rate among CESA 11 schools
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The School District of Colfax has a mill rate of $8.41, placing it fourth from the bottom in a list of mill rates for 39 schools in Cooperative Education Service Agency No. 11. Even with the referendum, Colfax has a lower mill rate for the 2017-2018 school year than…
Read More1897: “My Trip to the Moon”
COLFAX — In the December 24, 1897, edition of the Colfax Messenger, the following story written by Helga Everson of Colfax was published. Helga was 12 years old. “My Trip to the Moon” One day when I was reading in a fairy story book named Mother Goose. As I sat there wishing to see that…
Read MoreElk Mound Board of Education hears from public on open enrollment policy
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — A trio of parents attended the Elk Mound Board of Education’s December meeting to voice support for changes to the district’s open enrollment policy regarding students needing special education services. Ken Books, Shannon Garrett and Liz York spoke during the citizen’s forum portion of the December 18 meeting…
Read MoreMenomonie Singers to hold auditions
The Menomonie Singers will hold auditions for all sections (soprano, alto, tenor and bass). Interested singers should contact Juliana Schmidt, Executive Director, for an appointment. The Menomonie Singers has been in existence since 1989, and presents five regular concerts of choral music per year.
Read MoreBoyceville-Glenwood City School Lunch Menus – 12-27-2017
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Read MoreGlenwood City Nutrition Site Menu – 12-27-2017
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