Volume One Contributors

Jul. 7, 2020

Larry Heagle is Neither Sane Nor Sorry

Chippewa Valley humorist chronicles years of laughs in memoir

Briana Novacek, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Downsville native Larry Heagle recently released his memoir, "Not Really Sane, Not Really Sorry: Tales of an Itinerant Performer." As the back cover proclaims, Heagle journeyed through life ...

Jul. 7, 2020

Getting Fit With Fido

fitness club encourages dog owners to work out with pups

Briana Novacek

If you want to get in shape with your furry pal by your side, here’s an opportunity. The No Limits Virtual Fit Club just started this summer, organized by Noelle Chaltry, owner of No Limits Canine and a certified professional canine fitness ...

Jun. 23, 2020

Heyde Center Plans Summer Concert Series

Briana Novacek

With many coronavirus-related restrictions lifted and larger gatherings now allowed by public health officials, the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls is taking advantage ...

May. 27, 2020

Live Great Food: New Food Truck Features Farm Fresh, International Flavors

Briana Novacek, photos by Andrea Paulseth

In the Chippewa Valley, we eagerly anticipate the warm months when food trucks suddenly appear with their ready-to-go delights. This year, there’s a brand-new truck on the scene: Live Great Food. It’s ...

Feb. 21, 2020

A Family Affair: New cheesecake-focused dessert biz in Chippewa Falls

Briana Novacek, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Cheesecake is amazing, agreed? And who doesn’t like cupcakes? Imagine those two wonderful things entering your mouth as one amazing culinary creation. That’s right, cheesecake cupcakes. Chippewa Falls has a ...

Feb. 20, 2020

Charlie Berens Show Sells out Real Quick Once – Ope – Twice!

Briana Novacek, photos by Luong Huynh

Oh my gosh, Charlie Berens is going to perform at da Pablo Center on April 5! Well wouldn’t ya know, it was the fastest-selling show in Pablo history, selling out in under an hour! So they added a ...

Jan. 22, 2020

Terribly Close to Home

book details women’s KKK history in Chippewa Falls

Briana Novacek, photos by Andrea Paulseth

John E. Kinville was apprehensive while writing his book. “There was a part of me thinking, ‘Do I really want myself associated with the Ku Klux Klan for the rest of my life?’ ” he said. Kinville’s book ...

Nov. 27, 2019

Speaking up Against the Stigma

Sarah Ferber shares her experience to reform the justice system

Briana Novacek, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Sarah Ferber is the associate director of Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing, a recovered drug addict and a formerly incarcerated person. Her passion and ...

Oct. 29, 2019

Small Favors Add up

little ways to help new parents adjust to their little ones

Briana Novacek

Having a baby is a huge transitional event that changes so much about a couple’s lifestyle and schedule. From late-night fast food runs to 2am diaper changes and from dinner dates to ...

Oct. 3, 2019

Feed Your Brain With the MIND Diet

local dietician advocates for memory-preservation diet

Briana Novacek

As we age, many factors can affect how our bodies function. These factors may seem out of our control, but there are actually things one can do to boost physical and mental functioning. Pam VanKampen of Chippewa Falls has been a registered dietician for 32 years ...

Sep. 6, 2019

Locally Set Documentary Covers Love, Family, and Prosthetic Nipples

Briana Novacek

You may be unsure what could be heartwarming about nipple prosthetics, and the answer isn’t what you’d expect. “Some husbands give flowers. Brian built his wife the perfect nipple …” reads the ...

Aug. 22, 2019

Need Answers? Charles Johnson, UW-Eau Claire Student Body President, Has Them

Briana Novacek

Charles Johnson was elected the new Student Body President at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in May of 2019 for a one-year term, with Anna Ziebell serving as the new Student Body ...

Jun. 5, 2019

So Very Dairy: Breakfast in the Valley celebrates our milkiest month

Briana Novacek, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Eau Claire’s annual Breakfast in the Valley comes together through the efforts of more than 300 volunteers and the support of 80 sponsors. Indulge in scrambled eggs with ham, cheese, mushrooms ...