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Glenwood City Public Library News 12-27-23
We are excited to start this year off with our Winter Reading Challenges. The first one is for the adults and it is “Reading Around the World” and the second Reading Challenge is for the High schoolers called “Readopoly”. Both Winter Reading Challenges will run from Jan. 1-March 31. Reading Around the World: Stop in…
Read More15th traffic fatality recorded in St. Croix County
TOWN of Baldwin – The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at about 8:28 p.m. on December 23, 2023, reporting a single vehicle crash in the 2300 Block of 90th Ave, Baldwin Township. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 2006 Dodge Ram pickup, which had been traveling west on 90th Ave.…
Read MoreGlenwood City School Board moves forward with HVAC project
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY — At their committee and board meetings held back to back on December 18, the Glenwood City School Board discussed a facilities maintenance report and how to best distribute donated funds to the food service. They also approved going forward with an HVAC project and the purchase of cameras for…
Read MoreDear Santa – Boyceville and Glenwood City 2023
Just in the “Nick” of time, we’re pleased to present these heartwarming letters from our area kids to their favorite holiday hero. All of the letters are typed as they were written. We hope you enjoy them. Glenwood City Elementary Ms. Lind 1st Grade Dear Santa, I want minecraft legos, star wars legos, Harry Porter…
Read MoreCity backs off on rent increase at center for seniors meals
GLENWOOD CITY—About a dozen people, mostly city residents faced the city council over the agreement with Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) about renting the Community Center for senior meals. The group had been paying $250 per month for the use of the center to offer senior meals. However, citing cleaning cost, the council raised…
Read MoreCouncil approves emergency management improvements at fire station
GLENWOOD CITY—A month ago the City Council approved repairs to the fire station office and meeting room with installing a new floor, ceiling and painting of the area. At Monday nights meeting of the council, Police Chief Joe Klatt discussed the need for an area to provide an emergency center in times of natural disaster…
Read MoreAlice in Dairyland visits Glenwood City Schools for annual Dairy Day
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY- Ashley Hagenow, the 76th Alice in Dairyland, attended the second annual Glenwood City School District Dairy Day last week where she spoke with students about Wisconsin agriculture. Kirsten Konder, Agriculture Teacher at Glenwood City School, tried to book Alice in Dairyland for the event last year. But ‘Alice’ has a…
Read MoreGive blood or platelets with Red Cross this season
EAU CLAIRE — As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays. From a record number of people expected to travel to seasonal illnesses and the potential for…
Read MoreRep. Moses Testifies on Kaitie Leising Memorial Highway Bill
Madison — On Tuesday, December 5th, Representative Clint Moses (R – Menominee) testified on Assembly Bill 456 and Senate Bill 452 in Madison with Senator Rob Stafsholt, Sheriff Scott Knudson and Lieutenant Mitch Thomason. “I knew Kaitie prior to her service as a deputy when she worked the customer service desk at Mill’s Fleet Farm…
Read MoreStafsholt bill honors fallen Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising
Madison, WI –Senator Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) testified last week on legislation that would designate a portion of State Highway 128 in St. Croix County in honor of fallen Deputy Kaitie Leising of the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office. “Everyone is heartbroken over the loss of Deputy Leising. She was a hero who…
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