By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Following a public hearing on a request to rezone 619 Main Street in Colfax, the former location of the Dental Wellness Clinic, the Colfax Plan Commission recommended the request be set aside until the property has been surveyed. The request from Dr. Larry Phillips to change the zoning for…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — After traveling all the way from Norway, the Sørslett family’s visit to Colfax was everything they had hoped it would be and more. Bjørn Arne Sørslett, his daughter, Hanna Mæland Sørslett, mother, Sigrun Sørslett, and father, Gunnar Sørslett, began their visit with attending the worship service at Colfax Lutheran…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — It’s that time once again. The Colfax Elevator Commission’s thrift sale at the Colfax Fairgrounds on East Railroad Avenue in Colfax is scheduled for this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In years past, the thrift sale has been well supported by the community both for donations and for the sale…
Read MoreCOLFAX — The Colfax FFA and FFA Alumni groups are planning the third annual Colfax Tractor Fest on Saturday, August 26 at the Colfax Fairgrounds. The event will feature new and restored tractors, Made in Colfax vendors and artisans, and a raffle. There will also be a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.…
Read MoreCOLFAX – The Colfax Public Library was recently awarded close to $1400 worth of children’s books from The Pilcrow Foundation. The Pilcrow Foundation’s mission is to provide new, quality, hardcover children’s books to rural public libraries across the United States. This grant award was supported by local business sponsors Salon 610 and Colfax Heating and…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — According to the unofficial audit numbers, the Colfax school district ended the 2022-2023 school year June 30 with a fund balance of $1,901,281. The fund balance as of June 30, 2022, was $1,867,255, according to information William C. Yingst Jr., district administrator, provided to the Colfax Board of Education…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax school district is anticipating expenditures of $10,026,059 for the 2023-2024 school year. The Colfax Board of Education reviewed the preliminary budget July 10 at a meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The revenue for 2023-2024 is expected to be $9,901,164. The revenue is anticipated to be $124,895 less…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Should the Colfax school district limit the number of college classes high school students can take at Chippewa Valley Technical College or at area universities? Last year, the Colfax school district spent $120,000 on college tuition for Colfax High School students, said William C. Yingst Jr., district administrator, at…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — According to estimates released by the state Department of Public Instruction for general aid for the 2023-2024 school year, Colfax will lose $293,326 in state aid. Colfax received $6,036,193 in state aid for the 2022-2023 school year, and the estimate for 2023-2024 is $5,742,867, according to information provided to…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has taken a pass on the possibility of purchasing 619 Main Street, the former Dental Wellness Clinic, to use as the location for the police department or village offices. Dr. Larry Phillips, who has retired from his profession as a dentist, spoke to the Colfax…
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