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UW-Stevens Point spring graduates 2019
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point conferred degrees on more than 1,250 graduates during the university’s spring commencement ceremonies on May 18, 2019. Elk Mound, WI Zachary Mohr, Bachelor of Science, Fisheries And Water Resources-Fisheries And Aquatic Sciences, Magna Cum Laude Boyceville, WI Kysa Franseen, Master of Science , Master’s Degree – Communication Sciences And Disorders-Teaching
Read MoreEM school district anticipates tax levy of $3.22 million for 2019-2020 budget
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Area School District is anticipating a total tax levy of $3,233,102 for the 2019-2020 school year. The local property tax levy is anticipated to be $2,298,102 along with a debt service levy of $925,000, for a total of $3,223,102, said Eric Wright, school district administrator,…
Read MoreVaping and CBD oil present challenges for enforcing Colfax school district athletic code
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Electronic cigarettes and CBD oil are presenting some of the biggest challenges in enforcing the Colfax school district’s middle school and high school athletic code. Electronic cigarettes are also known as “vaping” devices because of the vapor that is inhaled, and CBD oil, described as “non-intoxicating,” refers to cannabidiol,…
Read MoreColfax school district ends school year with $1.89 million general fund balance
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The School District of Colfax has ended the 2018-2019 school year with a general fund balance of $1,887,105 as of June 30, 2019. William C. Yingst Jr., school district administrator, presented the audit review at a special meeting of the Colfax Board of Education at 6 p.m. July 15.…
Read MoreStudents in Colfax to receive backpacks stocked with school supplies for fall
This summer, 25 students from Colfax will receive brand-new backpacks stuffed with essential school supplies through the Bremer Backpacks initiative. Made possible by Bremer Bank’s expanded partnership with United Way, this first-of-its-kind initiative ensures more than 5,000 children in need across the Upper Midwest will be well-equipped to tackle the upcoming new school year. During…
Read MoreElk Mound school district plans to hold focus group meetings in September
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The School District of Elk Mound is planning to hold focus group meetings in early September to find out what district residents would — or would not — support regarding facilities projects. Eric Wright, school district administrator, told the Elk Mound Board of Education at the July 15…
Read MoreArea students receive degrees from UW-RF
The following local residents were among 833 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls following spring commencement in May. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 687 students while 146 students received master’s degrees. Area students are listed below: Downing, WI Hannah Ludtke, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Summa Cum Laude Emerald, WI Casey Neisius,…
Read MoreWITC presents 2019 graduates
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College held its commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17 for the graduating class of 2019. 574 students earned completion certificates, technical diplomas and associate degrees across a variety of programs from the four different campuses. Boyceville, WI Bradley Mounce-Clough, Agricultural Power/Equip Tech Downing, WI Megan Bartz, Architectural Commercial Desgn Nicholas Bartz, Welding…
Read MoreLocal Residents Earn Degree from Western Gov. Univ.
Kaitlin Badeau of Elk Mound has earned her Bachelor of Science, Nursing degree from Western Governors University (WGU). Jerilynne Cook-Treziok of Glenwood City has earned her Bachelor of Science, Nursing degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university held its 70th (Orlando, Florida); 71st (Cincinnati, Ohio); and 72nd (Anaheim, California) commencement ceremonies this…
Read MoreUW-Platteville Dean’s List
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in their respective colleges in the spring 2019 semester. The College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for Dean’s List honors, while the…
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