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Colfax school board reviews proposed $9.5 million budget for 2020-2021
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has reviewed a proposed budget of $9.5 million for the 2020-2021 school year. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic and the expectation that the state’s revenue will be negatively impacted by the pandemic, “the key word is proposed,” said William C. Yingst Jr., school district administrator,…
Read MoreColfax school district audit review: $320,000 added to capital projects fund
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — With $322,052 left over from the 2019-2020 budget, the Colfax school district’s Fund 46 (capital projects) now has nearly $460,000. The Colfax Board of Education held an audit review and a budget review July 13 before the regular school board meeting but actually transferred the money to Fund 46…
Read MoreCOVID-19: With no ‘black and white’ answers, how will Colfax start school in the fall?
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, teacher committees in the Colfax school district are working on how to teach blended, hybrid classes simultaneously for students in the classroom and for students who are at home. The goal will be for teachers to figure out how to efficiently teach students…
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Abt named to Spring 2020 Dean’s list at the UW-Superior
SUPERIOR, WI – Zack Abt of Spring Valley, formerly of Wilson, was named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin – Superior. Zack is majoring in Medical Social Work.
Read MoreGlenwood City School Board hears reports, approves new hires
GLENWOOD CITY — As with many of its meetings, the Glenwood City Board of Education spent a majority of its regular monthly meeting held in the commons Monday evening, July 13 listening to reports from its administrative team and asking questions. A myriad of subjects were discussed during the two-hour session including the reopening of…
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Area students earn degrees from UW-RF
RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The following local residents were among 816 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in May. Boyceville, WI Cheyenne Booth, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Summa Cum Laude Emerald, WI Marie Hagen, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude Glenwood City, WI Marne Lewis, Bachelor of Science, Communication…
Read MoreHamlin spring 2020 Dean’s List released
SAINT PAUL, MN — Hamline University congratulates the 688 undergraduate students named to the College of Liberal Arts Dean’s List in the Spring 2020 semester. Students who achieved this honor held a 3.5 GPA or higher while maintaining a full course load. • Maddy Bygd of Boyceville • Shanoah Harren of Prairie Farm Founded in…
Read MoreGilbertson named to NE Iowa Community College Dean’s List
CALMAR, IA – Brandon Gilbertson, of Elk Mound, Wis., was named to the Spring 2020 dean’s list at Northeast Iowa Community College. Brandon is a Dairy Science Technology student at the College’s Calmar, Iowa, campus.
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