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EM school district focus group against demolishing district’s swimming pool
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Should the Elk Mound school district keep the swimming pool at Elk Mound High School? The opinion expressed by some of the approximately 40 people who attended the focus group meeting at Elk Mound High School September 4 is the school district should keep the swimming pool. The…
Read MoreGlenwood City School District welcomes three new teachers and two para educators
By Amber Hayden GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City School District will welcome four new staff members, one elementary teacher, a Special Education teacher and two Para Educators. Tackmann Aubrey Tackmann will join elementary school as a fourth-grade teacher. She graduated from Winona State University with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice-Corrections and Psychology. She worked…
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Reisimer selected for UW-Madison drum line
MADISON — The Boyceville Bulldogs have one more reason to cheer on graduated senior Jaden Reisimer as he was selected for one of six spots for the UW-Madison drum line. Reisimer attended a camp for the UW band over the summer and came back with the realization he needed more practice before try-outs. He worked…
Read MoreHessler graduates from UMN Crookston
CROOKSTON, MN -— The Office of the Registrar at the University of Minnesota Crookston recently announced its list of summer 2019 graduates. Students completed their degree requirements during summer session 2019. Spring session graduates include: Marian Hessler, Menomonie (54751), WI, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with High Distinction.
Read MoreElk Mound school district sets focus group meetings
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound school district has set two focus group meetings September 4 and September 9 to identify potential projects for the high school and middle school. The Elk Mound Board of Education discussed the focus group meetings at the August 26 meeting. The September 4 meeting will…
Read MoreColfax 2018 audit report recommends IT plan and budget comparisons
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The 2018 audit report for the Village of Colfax is recommending a strategic plan for information technology and that the village board regularly review budget comparisons to avoid over-expenditures. The lack of control over information technology, such as computers and computer software, has been a significant deficiency for Colfax…
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Glenwood City High School Class of 1959 60th Reunion
Glenwood City High School Class of 1959 60th Reunion will be held at Glen Hills Golf Club House, 3127 Campground Lane, Glenwood City, WI, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. Gather at 12 noon-Dinner at 1 pm For singles it is $22.00 and for couples it is $35.00 If you didn’t receive an invite in the mail,…
Read MoreTwo new hires for the Glenwood City school district
By Amber Hayden GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City Board of Education met Monday evening, August 26, in a special meeting, and hired two new teachers for the middle/high school. After several months of searching for a new Marketing/Business teacher the district has gone the route of a long-term substitute. Jacob Maes will begin teaching…
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