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WESTconsin offers free document shredding services
As part of October Cooperative Month, this fall WESTconsin Credit Union is offering free, community shred events in the area. Prepare for the new season by taking steps to protect identity, and securely dispose of sensitive documents Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Rice Lake office, 21 E. Burton St., from 10–11 a.m. or Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Eau Claire office, 1111 W. Clairemont Ave., also from 10–11 a.m. Services are free of charge and being performed by ShredAway. There is a limit of one cubic foot sized box/bag. Contact ShredAway at 715-835-0811 for additional shredding needs.
North students visit elementary schools for Homecoming, to inspire students
EAU CLAIRE — Fall athletes from North High School were cheered on by their biggest fans ahead of their Homecoming weekend. More specifically, football players, dance, volleyball, boys soccer and cross country visited feeder elementary schools, ones where students would go on to attend North, across the Eau Claire Area School District. “It is a Homecoming celebration that North has been doing for quite awhile now…” said North’s partnership coordinator...
Project aims to create "More than a Mural" in the Chippewa Valley
EAU CLAIRE — Murals can brighten a neighborhood, but what if there was more to the mural than just esthetics? Gabe Brummett is one of the people behind the “More than a Mural” project. Brummett, originally from Kansas, was inspired by another Kansas native, Dave Loewenstein. Loewenstein is a community organizer and muralist who was the subject of the PBS documentary “Mid-America Mural ...
Fall Creek's football coaches preach teamwork every step along the way
In Part One of this two-part feature on the Fall Creek High School football coaching staff, head coach Marcus Wahleithner spoke about adapting to his new position after several years as an assistant coach for the Crickets’ squad. In addition, the head coach paid homage to and wanted his assistant coaches to be featured prominently in the article. In Part Two of this feature several more members of the Fall Creek football team’s coaching staff give their responses to this publication’s questions and also provide...
Men's soccer draws with Simpson
INDIANOLA, IOWA — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s soccer team tied Simpson College 2-2 on Sunday at Bill Buxton Stadium. The 13th-ranked Blugolds held two leads in the contest, but the Storm were able to answer each time to ensure the game would end in a tie. HOW IT HAPPENED Senior Nathan Donovan opened the Blugolds’ account by converting a penalty kick into the opening goal in the 28th...
CVTC highlights safety, connects industry professionals at Safety Day conference
EAU CLAIRE — At Chippewa Valley Technical College, many people including safety managers, HR professionals and more were all focused on “safety and health” at Safety Day. As an annual conference for the technical college, Claire Lindstrom, Business Development and Continuing Education Specialist at CVTC, said the event has been going on for at least five years, but potentially more. “We have area professionals who have safety as part of...
Former lawmaker returns 20 years later to challenge GOP incumbent
Wisconsin Watch is previewing legislative races in toss-up districts ahead of the Nov. 5 election by focusing on key issues for voters and what candidates say they will do to address them. Rural health care access, affordable child care and public education are among key issues for western Wisconsin voters...
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