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WASB resolution supports curriculum about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — One of the resolutions presented at the Wisconsin Education Convention January 19 to 21 concerned establishing curriculum and professional training to teach the history, culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Ken Neuburg, a member of the Colfax Board of Education, talked about the resolution at the…
Read MoreColfax approves Rescue Squad boiler replacement for $7,139
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — With virtually no discussion, the Colfax Village Board approved paying $7,139 to replace the boiler at the Colfax Rescue Squad during the January 24 meeting. According to a letter included in the village board packet from Shawn Monson of The Plumber out of Clear Lake, “Today, January 10, 2022,…
Read More2021: A Year in Review: A Year in Review — 2021 top headlines from July, August, and September
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Another year has gone by, and we will soon be approaching the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Colfax Messenger has been reporting on local news since April of 1897. Here is a look back at the top headlines from July, August and September of 2021. July 7,…
Read MoreColfax Village Board returns to 2 meetings per month schedule
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — After approving one meeting each month instead of two on a one-year trial basis at the December 27 meeting, the Colfax Village Board has now gone back to two meetings each month. The issue is what state statute allows regarding a change in pay for village board members, said…
Read MoreColfax Messenger: 2021: A Year in Review: 2021 top headlines from April, May, and June
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Another year has gone by, and we will soon be approaching the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Colfax Messenger has been reporting on local news since April of 1897. Here is a look back at the top headlines from April, May and June of 2021. April 7,…
Read More4 candidates for 2 positions on Colfax school board, 3 candidates for 3 positions on Colfax Village Board
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Four candidates have filed nomination papers for two positions in the April 5 election on the Colfax Board of Education, and three incumbents have filed nomination papers for three positions on the Colfax Village Board. Incumbents Todd A. Kragness and Andrew J. De Moe filed nomination papers by the…
Read MoreColfax Messenger – 2021: A Year in Review: A Year in Review — 2021 top headlines from January, February and March
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Another year has gone by, and we will soon be approaching the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Colfax Messenger has been reporting on local news since April of 1897. Here is a look back at the top headlines from January, February and March of 2021. January 6,…
Read MoreCHS classes hear about human trafficking
Colfax to allow hunting at the solid waste & recycling collection site
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has now approved hunting at the Colfax Solid Waste & Recycling collection site on a permanent basis after approving it temporarily for the gun deer season in November. Lynn Niggemann, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, said she had talked to the village’s insurance agent, Brian Christ of Spectrum…
Read MoreColfax Village Board to meet 1 time per month on one-year trial basis
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Beginning in January, the Colfax Village Board will be meeting on a trial basis throughout 2022 once a month on the second Monday instead of twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays. “The resolution states what was talked about at the previous meeting,” said Lynn Niggemann, village…
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