Chippewa Falls
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CF schools approved 2024-25 budget
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Because voters approved a $7.5 million referendum in April, the Chippewa Falls School District will see a 9.73% increase in the tax levy in their 2024-25 budget. The Chippewa Falls School Board unanimously approved the budget last week, which calls for expenditures to climb 3.5%, up from $67.95 million this year to $70.33 million in the 2024-25 school year. The tax levy — the portion of the...
Altoona High School co-hosts blood drive with Red Cross to help with blood crises
ALTOONA, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The Altoona High School students are stepping in to help with a blood shortage crisis through an American Red Cross blood drive. The high school is working with both the Red Cross and Culvers to encourage donors will get a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, as well as a coupon for a free pint of custard from Culvers. Student […]
CVTC's Open RN textbooks aim to break financial barrier for nursing students as new books release
EAU CLAIRE — While a nursing shortage impacts many parts of the country, Chippewa Valley Technical College has focused on one area in nursing education where a major impact can be made: textbooks. “Our community is always at the advisory committee meetings asking, ‘How can we get more nursing graduates into the pipeline?’” said Kim Ernstmeyer, CVTC Project Director for Open RN. “Back about six years ago, we looked at, what are the barriers that prevent students from becoming nurses or other healthcare professionals getting...
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