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Health assessments identify top health priorities
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Community Health Assessments have recently been completed identifying the top health issues in Eau Claire, Chippewa and Dunn counties. According to a news release from the Eau Claire City-County Health Department, these reports can be found on the Eau Claire, Chippewa and Dunn county public health websites.
Top health priorities in the Chippewa Valley highlighted in Community Health Assessment
EAU CLAIRE — The completion of Community Health Assessments in Eau Claire, Chippewa and Dunn counties addresses the top health priorities for the Chippewa Valley. The assessment happens every three years by taking input from community members, health data and feedback from local health coalitions. The results of the data were made publicly available at a press conference held on July 9 at the Eau Claire County Government Center. Some...
Man arrested for alleged Ridgeland UTV theft
A man wanted for the theft of a UTV in Ridgeland has been arrested, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday, July 10. According to Dunn County Sheriff Kevin Bygd, 29-year-old Alex Shearer was taken into custody on July 9 with the assistance of the Barron County Sheriff’s Department.
Colfax Public Library receives $5000 to relaunch 1000 books before kindergarten
COLFAX— The Colfax Public Library was recently awarded $5000 from the Scot Miller Family Memorial Fund through the Women’s Giving Circle, a part of the Community Foundation of Dunn County. This award comes just in time for summer reading and will be used to update and re-start the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. This program encourages parent and child bonding through promoting reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers.
United Way St. Croix Valley and Dunn County merge
CHIPPEWA VALLEY — As a means of creating a collective impact, United Way St. Croix Valley and Dunn County merged their organizations on July 1. Now covering a six-county area, the two organizations combined under a new name: United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys. “It’s just aligning everyone’s vision to understand what the needs are in Dunn and Pepin counties, and to raise the community resources to work...
Community Foundation of Dunn County invites applications for projects to benefit the region
The Community Foundation of Dunn County in Menomonie, Wisconsin, aims to serve the common good of the Dunn County region. The foundation invites applications from area nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects or programs that fulfill a community need in areas such as health, the arts, culture, heritage, the environment, recreation, education, humanitarian needs, and other civic initiatives. Typical award amounts range from $500 to $5,000, with $2,500 as the average grant amount.
United Way St. Croix Valley and Dunn County United Way complete merger
Hudson and Menomonie, WI – United Way St. Croix Valley and Dunn County United Way have completed their merger, effective July 1st, 2024. The nonprofits had previously announced their intent to merge to form a stronger, more unified force for community impact. The combined organization is “United Way St....
Arrest warrant issue for alleged UTV theft in Ridgeland
A felony arrest warrant has been issued for a man who is suspected of stealing a UTV in Ridgeland during Memorial Day weekend. Alex Shearer is sought for the alleged theft of an UTV after the Ridgeland Tractor Pull. The UTV has been recovered. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is...
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