Staff NotesMay 25, 2021 Our Feature Story, and the Nature of Big Community Ideas ‘The stark reality of this kind of talk is that big ideas are easy, it’s the execution that’s hard’
AgricultureMay 25, 2021 Growing Local: Harvest Moon Organics Offers Organic Meats and Locally Produced Goods the family farm hopes to add new commercial kitchen space, launch new print publication
BooksMay 25, 2021 Hope for the Future: EC Native Pens Book On Climate Change a practical guide titled ‘Beyond Carbon Neutral’ explores explicit steps people can take to reverse destruction
Recreation Women Local Cyclist Puts Power to the Pedal to Change Perception of Female Cyclists When Sarah Mount started cycling, she was a rare female participant. Now, she’s building a community of female cyclists in the Valley. May 24, 2021
May 24, 2021 Want to Create a ‘Fire’ Mural at The Fire House? Submit Your Ideas By June 18 local artist sought to create a vibrant mural on tavern’s bare exterior wall
Politics NewsMay 24, 2021 Your Next City Council Member: 11 Residents Apply for Open Seat current EC City Council members will interview potential colleagues
Features Development Building Community Brick by Brick Mt. Washington renovation project archives its historic remodel
Community OrgsMay 24, 2021 Local United Way Plans to Invest $1M in Community Annually mental health, school readiness, basic needs among grant targets
Visual ArtMay 24, 2021 Get a Head Start on Art: 2021 Sculpture Tour EC on Display downtown Eau Claire bustled with activity this past week, installing 36 new sculptures – with three more on the way
Books Outdoors ActivitiesMay 24, 2021 Hop Your Way to Carson and Owen Parks for Engaging New Storytelling Experiences if you enjoyed checking out the Eau Claire library’s StoryWalk® last summer, now it’s back by popular demand – and for good
Books Activities For KidsMay 24, 2021 Tails or Tales? Local Libraries Get Wild With Summer Reading Programs Eau Claire, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, and Altoona public libraries launch summer programs starting in early June
AttractionsMay 24, 2021 Red Cedar Speedway Steers into Action for 2021 Season rev your engines for a summer full of races in Menomonie
Opening UpMay 24, 2021 Refresh and Refocus at This New Retreat Center Blue Sky Retreat offers yoga and meditation, taps into your creative energy to relax and rejuvenate
People SchoolsMay 24, 2021 Questioning the Locals: Amy Traynor chatting with an honored educator about project-based learning – and much more
The Rear EndMay 24, 2021 THE REAR END: Crawlin’ in the Pollen when springtime kicks you in the nostrils
FilmMay 24, 2021 Submit Your Films for This Year’s EC International Film Festival annual film fest seeks submissions of narrative, documentary, children’s, animated, and student-made films
BooksMay 24, 2021 Writer Shares Stories of What Young Women May Not Know local writer shares over 4,000 comments from locals with advice for young women in the Chippewa Valley
Entrepreneurship On CampusMay 23, 2021 New UW-Stout Major Will Blend Arts Administration, Entrepreneurship UW System Regents approve new degree program
Outdoors EnvironmentMay 23, 2021 Check Out These 6 Flowery Hiking Trails wildflowers abound on regional creekside walks, woodland paths
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