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Colfax Alumn Earns Degree from WGU
SALT LAKE CITY — Chelsie Anderson of Colfax, Wis. has earned a Bachelor of Science, Nursing degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 178,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997.
Read MoreScharlau inducted into honor society
JAMESTOWN, ND — University of Jamestown nursing student Marianne Scharlau of Elk Mound was inducted into the Xi Kappa-at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. The society recognizes nursing students and community nurse leaders who have demonstrated achievements in nursing, leadership qualities, and high professional standards.
Read MoreYoung Baker Finds CVTC Culinary Program a Perfect Fit
Eau Claire — When Teala Mayer heard from a friend that Chippewa Valley Technical College was starting a new Culinary Management program two years ago, she was excited. “A church friend who had been to a culinary school told me, and I said, ‘that’s neat! I’ll have to check it out,’” Mayer said. The 22-year-old…
Read MoreColfax school board seeks hours waiver, changes graduation requirements and grading
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Colfax Board of Education is seeking a waiver from the state Department of Public Instruction on instructional hours and also has changed graduation requirements for this year. The Board of Education approved offering an option as well to some middle school students and…
Read MoreColfax High School Class of 2020 receiving their diplomas Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — It will not be the traditional graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 in the Colfax High School gymnasium packed with friends and family — but the seniors will receive their diplomas. The Colfax school district will be presenting diplomas to graduating seniors on Wednesday, May 20, Thursday, May…
Read MoreDotseth graduates from East Stroudsburg University
EAST STROUDSBURG — A total of 1,101 students, including Jake Dotseth of Glenwood City, Wis., will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania on May 9, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, traditional ceremonies could not take place, but all degrees will be conferred upon completion of coursework. ESU will share messages from Marcia…
Read MoreColfax and Elk Mound Dunn-St. Croix scholar athletes announced
By Amber Hayden The Dunn-St. Croix conference has announced the selection of scholar athletes for each of the conference’s schools. Colfax’s Trey Hovde and Kameri Meredith and Cade Hanson and Hailey Blaskowski both of Elk Mound were named to the list for 2019-20 sports seasons. “Congratulations on your hard work in the classroom and in…
Read MoreWebinger named to Northland College Dean’s List
ASHLAND — Simone Webinger of Wilson, a Junior at Northland College, has been named to the dean’s list for outstanding academic performance during the winter 2019-2020 term. To qualify for the dean’s list, full-time students must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale with no grade less than a…
Read MoreTCE principal Andy Hoeppner leaves Boyceville School District
By Amber Hayden BOYCEVILLE — After just one year, Tiffany Creek Elementary Principal Andy Hoeppner will be leaving the district to take a position closer to home. “We are disappointed to see Mr. Hoeppner leave,” said Boyceville superintendent Nicholas Kaiser. “But we understand he has the opportunity to work where his family attends school. We…
Read MoreColfax school district health insurance rates to increase by 4.9 percent for 2020-2021
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Health insurance rates for the Colfax school district are expected to increase by 4.9 percent for the 2020-2021 school year. Without the health insurance cooperative, the increase would probably be 30 percent, said William C. Yingst Jr., district administrator, at the Colfax Board of Education’s April 21 meeting. The…
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