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Orton 2019 summer graduate of UW-La Crosse
La Crosse — The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in August. UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of the 13 four-year institutions in the University of Wisconsin System. UWL has more than 10,500 full and part-time students enrolled in 101 undergraduate, 28 graduate and two doctoral academic…
Read MoreTCE among 8 Wisconsin schools to receive 2019 National Blue Ribbon School Honor
MADISON — State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor today congratulated eight Wisconsin schools that received National Blue Ribbon School honors from the U.S. Department of Education. “Congratulations to our 2019 Blue Ribbon Schools,” Stanford Taylor said. “Students, teachers, families, educational support staff, school and district leadership, all of you can take pride in achieving this national…
Read MoreNatasha Rassbach named one of 14 UW-Stout student ambassadors
MENOMONIE — Glenwood City graduate Natasha Rassbach has been named one of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s student ambassadors for the 2019-2020 academic year. Rassbach, who was chosen for the honor for a second consecutive year, was among 14 selected to serve as a student ambassaors for this academic year. Rassbach, who is from Downing, is a…
Read MoreWisconsin Pork Association offers scholarships
The Wisconsin Pork Association announces four scholarships available to high school seniors and college students. Students with sincere interest in the swine industry are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. Wisconsin Pork Association Scholarship The Wisconsin Pork Association scholarship is open to Wisconsin high school seniors with a sincere interest in the swine industry. One…
Read MoreElk Mound Homecoming 2019
Seniors Blaze Todd and Kayli Solberg who were chosen as the 2019 Elk Mound High School homecoming king and queen at this year’s festivities. More photos can be found at our photography website.
Read MoreLoew named Optimist Youth of the Month for September
Belinda Loew was selected by her teachers at Colfax High School as the Dunn County Optimist Youth of the Month for September. Four seniors from Colfax will be honored throughout the year. Belinda has a broad interest in school, community activities, and organizations. The purpose of the Optimist Club is to develop optimism as a…
Read MoreColfax schools crossing guard named in top 3 of “Chippewa Valley Family” magazine survey
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Wendy Lausted says you could have knocked her over with a feather. Lausted has been named in the top three of Chippewa Valley Magazine surveys about “favorites” in the category of “favorite crossing guard.” Wendy has been a crossing guard in the Colfax school district for 22 years. The…
Read MoreJoint review board: Colfax TIFs “right on track”
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — At the annual meeting for the Joint Review Board overseeing the Colfax Tax Increment Financing Districts, board members learned the Colfax TIFs are “right on track.” State law requires an annual meeting for the Joint Review Boards overseeing TIF districts, and the Colfax meeting was held September 23 at…
Read MoreColfax has $1 million remaining on debt capacity
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The village of Colfax has now reached the point where 50 percent remains on the village’s debt capacity, meaning the village could borrow up to another $1 million if necessary. State law limits a municipality’s ability to borrow money to 5 percent of the equalized value in the municipality,…
Read MoreGlenwood City School Board hears reports
GLENWOOD CITY—Many reports were presented to the school board to inform them about school activities and test scores from the spring 2019 State Assessment results. Nicole Brite, Director of Pupil Services and Special Education, reported to the board on those state results with charts comparing Glenwood City Schools with other schools in the athletic conference…
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