Colfax
Snow removal in Colfax: “They’re doing the best they can.”
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Once again, snow removal in the village was a topic of discussion for the Colfax Village Board. At the Colfax Village Board meeting two weeks ago, Susan LaNou, owner of Deluxe Beauty Salon on Main Street, had asked if there was a different way to plow snow so her…
Read MoreBarbershoper of the year award and officer installation banquet
The Dunn County Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society presented the “Barbershopper of the Year” award and installed the 2023 Officers and Board Members on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Pizza Ranch in Eau Claire. Don Hayden of Durand, was awarded the Dunn County Chapter “2022 Barbershopper of the Year” award for his recognition…
Read MoreUW-Stout’s Zuerlein recognized with December University Staff Employee Appreciation award
Menomonie, Wis. — Ann Zuerlein has received the University Staff Employee Appreciation award for December at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Zuerlein, from Colfax, is a food service assistant and has worked in University Dining Services for 25 years, including currently in the Blue Devil Market in the Memorial Student Center. The person nominating Zuerlein stated: “Ann…
Read MoreA Year in Review: 2022 top headlines from July, August and September
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Messenger began publishing weekly in April of 1897 and is still publishing weekly 126 years later. Here are the top news stories from April, May and June of 2022. July 6, 2022 The Colfax Village Board reviewed a list of needed repairs to village-owned properties at…
Read MoreMain Street business owner wonders if snow could be plowed differently
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The owner of a business on Main Street in Colfax is wondering if snow could be plowed differently so there are no snow piles left at the curb. A pile of snow along the curb makes it difficult for people to park along Main Street and makes it difficult…
Read MoreTwo candidates file nomination papers for 4 positions on Colfax Village Board
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Two candidates have filed nomination papers for four positions on the Colfax Village Board in the April 4 election, and one of those candidates has filed for two positions. The positions held by incumbents Jody Albricht (village president), Jeff Prince (trustee), Margaret Burcham (trustee) and Jen Rud (trustee) are…
Read MoreFour candidates file nomination papers for 3 positions on the Colfax school board
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Four candidates have filed nomination papers for three positions on the Colfax Board of Education in the April 4 election. Incumbent school board members Kenneth Bjork, Jodi Kiekhafer and Jaclyn Ackerlund all filed nomination papers by the deadline at 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 3. Colfax school district resident…
Read MoreCommercial Club seeking nominations for 2022 J.D. Simons Community Volunteer Award
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Commercial Club is once again seeking nominations for the J.D. Simons Community Volunteer Award. The J.D. Simons Community Volunteer Award for 2022 will be the seventh awarded by the Colfax Commercial Club. The award is intended to provide recognition to an individual who has made the Colfax…
Read MoreDear Santa – By Mrs. Kittilson’s 2nd Grade Class
Dear Santa, This year I have been good. One time I cleaned the whole basement when my sister drug it all out. Thanks for my bow I got last year! Can I plese have a trip to New York? I would like you to give Della a new stuffed animal deer. what do you like…
Read MoreDear Santa – By Mrs. Mohr’s 2nd Grade Class
Dear Santa, my name is Quinton. I am 7 years old. Thank you for the Legos last year. I have been prite good this year. Could you bring somthing for my Mom and Dad? IS roodof the red nose rainedeer young? I wish you a Merry Christmas! Love Quinton Ackerlund Dear Santa, My name is…
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