GREENVILLE — Carolyn Sykora joined twenty-three other Bob Jones University students and graduates under the leadership of Drs. William and Janie McCauley comprised the Musical Mission Team that gave concerts and Gospel messages throughout Europe May 20 – July 26. These musicians were members of a choir and instrumental ensemble that performed more than 60…
Read MoreGreetings from the Hansons Below is some news from the Hansons (Jess, Jim, Nate, Josh, Camila, Angie and Roci): Some of you have heard rumors. Well, they are true, Jim and I and family will be moving to Guatemala for a year abroad.
Read MoreCOLFAX — Dunn County Sheriff Dennis P. Smith issued a news release on August 1 asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for the attack on a one-year-old Appaloosa horse named Leo.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — In honor of the Colfax Sesquicentennial celebration in July of 2014, the Colfax Messenger will be publishing articles about Colfax history from time to time. The stories will be compiled from materials provided by Colfax historian Troy Knutson and from articles published in the Colfax Messenger.
Read MoreCOLFAX — On August 20, the Colfax community can pay tribute to two local every day heroes by rolling up a sleeve and donating blood at the Colfax High School summer blood drive. Penny Noer, volunteer blood drive coordinator is retiring after 40 years of dedicated service to the Red Cross and Dennis Geissler, former…
Read MoreALTOONA — The American Red Cross Western Wisconsin Region announced Tracy Nelson as its August 2013 Volunteer of the Month. Both a disaster responder and preparedness education volunteer, Nelson has made her way in various aspects of the organization to give back to her community. “I love working with the public. I love the challenges…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A 28-year-old Colfax man has been accused of stealing $500 in coins and cash from a woman he works with at Mom’s Restaurant and Pub in Colfax. Kevin M. Barstad made an initial appearance in Dunn County Circuit Court July 30 on one felony count of burglary.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — It’s not often that a couple is able to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. But for Clinton and Margaret Jenson, August 3 did, indeed, mark their 70th wedding anniversary.
Read MoreGrapevine senior nutrition menu – 8-2-2013
Read MoreA Hunter Education Course will get underway in Colfax Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Colfax Fire Department meeting room on CTH M south of the railroad tracks, according to Jim Nosker, lead instructor. Weeknight classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 15. In addition there is a Saturday session on Oct. 12. …
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