Glenwood City
DNR holds public hearing on Emerald Sky Dairy WPDES permit and proposed expansion
By LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF EMERALD — The biggest concern about Emerald Sky Dairy at a public hearing held by the state Department of Natural Resources is high nitrate levels in the groundwater. More than a dozen people spoke at a public hearing held by the DNR July 25 about an application from Emerald…
Read MoreCity moves ahead with listing three city properties for sale
The City Council agreed to list three city owned parcels for sale and chose a realtor to handle the transaction of disposing of those properties. Mayor Rob Unruh addressed the council telling them that they had talked to two local realtors about handling the sale and asked the members of council to engage one of…
Read MoreBarn in The U.S.A.: St. Croix County Fair starts today
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Under the theme “Barn in the U.S.A.,” the St. Croix County Fair begins today, July 19, with the judging of exhibits, and runs through Sunday, July 23. Starting at noon today, Cultural Arts, Plant & Soil Science, Woodworking and Flower & House Plants exhibits in Exhibit Building…
Read MoreGCHS: No cell phones allowed in classrooms
GLENWOOD CITY — When Glenwood City High School students return to the classroom later next month, they will have to do so without their cell phones. At its Monday, July 10 regular session, the Glenwood City Board of Education adopted and approved a revision to the high school student handbook that will not permit students…
Read MoreGlenwood City’s Booth and Standaert attend Badger Boys State’s 80th Session
submitted by – Crystal L. Booth EAU CLAIRE — Badger Boys State held its 80th session at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire on June 11-17. Two local upcoming seniors from Glenwood City High School attended this year’s event, and a former Badger Boys State attendee and 2023 graduate of GCHS served as a…
Read MoreYarn Yak Award new at this year’s St. Croix County Fair
GLENWOOD CITY — There is a new award at the St. Croix County Fair this year, July 19-23, 2023. The “Yarn Yak Award” will be presented to the Best of Show in the Open Class Knitting and Crocheting Department (127). The Best of Show ribbon will be presented to an exhibit judged to be the…
Read MoreCompensation for new GC superintendent nears 200K
GLENWOOD CITY — Patrick Olson, Glenwood City School District’s newly hired superintendent, will receive nearly $200,000 in annual compensation. According to financial information requested by the Tribune Press Reporter, the Glenwood City Board of Education approved a salary of $145,000 per year for Olson with an additional $53,200 in benefits which will bring his first-year’s…
Read MoreCity Council hears many reports
The City Council heard from several department heads about current items of city business. First to speak was Librarian Rochel Karlson, who spoke about the new AWE Learning System recently installed at the library. She noted that the system did not allow Internet access. Karlson pointed out several upcoming events hosted by the library including…
Read MorePatrick Olson selected as new GCSD superintendent
GLENWOOD CITY — A familar face has been chosen to lead the Glenwood City School District. Patrick Olson was selected as the new Glenwood City schools superintendent following a closed executive session Monday, June 19. Olson, who begins his new duties July 1, will replace Tim Johnson who resigned last month. Olson was a teacher…
Read MoreJess Olson new member on City Council
Jess Olson has been selected by the members of the Glenwood City Council to fill the open seat on the six-member board. She was one of four people who submitted letters of interest to fill that seat. At last months meeting of the City Council, the four letters were read, but none of the applicants…
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