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Locals graduate from WITC
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College would like to congratulate the Class of 2020 spring and summer graduates. Among those who graduated are: Falyn Marlett of Boyceville, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Assistant Rebecca Brewer, of Colfax, who earned an Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Associate, and a Technical Diploma One Year, Substance Abuse Counselor Education…
Read MoreCVTC Grant to support at-risk students
EAU CLAIRE – Students at Chippewa Valley Technical College in demographic groups at higher risk for not completing their college education will receive an extra level of services and help from peers thanks to a $1.31 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The TRIO SSS Grant (named as one of three core federal…
Read MoreFuture in discus looks bright for Colfax’s Jensen and Hydukovich
By Dan Luer Editor’s note: Although Dan Luer, who also is a graduate of Colfax High School, does not mention it in the article, he holds the state discus record for the Class C division in 1972 at 154-8. He is retired and formerly served as an assistant track and field coach in throws at…
Read MoreBoyceville school board approves several personnel changes
BOYCEVILLE — With the new school year set to begin next Tuesday, September 1, the Boyceville Community School District’s Board of Education approved more than a dozen 11th-hour personnel changes at its regular board session held Wednesday evening, August 19 in the Tiffany Creek Elementary IMC. During the final summer meeting at Tiffany Creek Elementary…
Read MoreUW Health offers guidance for parents with children returning to school
MADISON – UW Health is offering tips for parents to stay safe as their children go back to school or leave for college. Both scenarios present different challenges and risks of exposure to COVID-19. “We know these are difficult times for parents as they weigh the benefits of in person education for their children against…
Read MoreColfax school board: 46 families enrolled in virtual learning
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 46 Colfax school district families have enrolled their students in a virtual learning option as of August 17 rather than sending their children to in-person five day per week instruction. The 46 families account for 76 students, said Polly Rudi, director of special education…
Read MoreJohnson named to Dean’s List at UW-Superior
SUPERIOR, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named Tiffany Johnson of Colfax to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the Summer 2020 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have completed 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieved at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).
Read MoreUW-La Crosse May 2020 graduates
LA CROSSE – The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May: • Dempsey Fogarty of Colfax, Bachelor of Science, Psychology Major; Philosophy Major, Honors • Jeremiah Wait of Colfax, Bachelor of Science, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Sport Management, Honors • Morgan Kadinger of Downing, Bachelor of Science,…
Read MoreColfax Schools hold virtual open house
COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing in Boyceville Monday August 24, 2020 with National Guard Assistance
Menomonie, WI, August 20th, 2020 – Dunn County is partnering with the Boyceville Community School District and the Wisconsin National Guard to host a community COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Boyceville, WI on Monday August 24th, 2020. The testing site will be at Tiffany Creek Elementary School, 161 East St, Boyceville, WI. The event will…
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