SchoolsAugust 9, 2021 College Savings? There’s an App for That READYSAVE 529 mobile app makes it easier to save for higher ed
Ability OutdoorsAugust 7, 2021 Check Out Eau Claire’s New Beach-Friendly Wheelchairs beachy-keen new addition to Eau Claire parks enables everyone to check out the beauty of local beaches this summer
Special SectionAugust 6, 2021 Local Experts Offer Tips For Budgeting During Tough Times Feeling the financial squeeze? You're not alone. Here's some tips on personal budgeting
Special SectionAugust 6, 2021 Sweet Financial Advice: Royal Credit Union Royal Credit Union’s ‘Money Donuts’ podcast helps you get the most bang out of your buck in snack-sized bits
FinanceAugust 5, 2021 Making Savings Automatic: New Statewide Effort Promotes Split Deposits initiative aims to help Wisconsinites save money
Special SectionAugust 5, 2021 Test Driving Adulthood: RCU Wins State Award one local financial institution’s virtual financial literacy program is recognized for greatness
Visual Art DiversityAugust 4, 2021 We Are the Chippewa Valley: Art Initiative Amplifies BIPOC Voices Eau Claire Public Arts Council launches new project to recognize and appreciate the work of BIPOC individuals in the Chippewa Valley
Recreation OutdoorsAugust 3, 2021 Get Out and About with Walkabout E.C. new health initiative gets the town moving and grooving toward new goals
Special SectionJuly 31, 2021 From Main Street to Wall Street: Northwestern Bank Chippewa Valley-based bank president takes on high-profile role with national impact
Special SectionJuly 31, 2021 From Main Street to Wall Street: Northwestern Bank Chippewa Valley-based bank president takes on high-profile role with national impact
Staff NotesJuly 30, 2021 STAFF NOTE: A Midsummer Check-In at Volume One from Volume One Publisher Nick Meyer
Special Section EnvironmentJuly 30, 2021 5 Things You Should Know as a New Beekeeper a new-‘bee’ guide to starting your own hive and helping to save the bees
MusicJuly 29, 2021 ‘Wild World’: 72-Year-Old Musician Drops Debut Album after 60 years as a musician, Ditchweed releases first solo album
Special Section Environment Food+DrinkJuly 28, 2021 1% for the Planet, 99% Caffeinated Hikers Brew Coffee is one of only a few 1% For the Planet companies, dedicated to lowering waste
For KidsJuly 28, 2021 Communication is Key: Playground Communication Boards Bridge Gaps For Non-Verbal Students two Eau Claire schools install boards to ensure everyone has a voice
MusicJuly 28, 2021 Got the COVID Blues? Check Out This New Album, ‘2020 Blue’ local music veteran Davey J releases new original album after five years
Special Section EnvironmentJuly 27, 2021 The Future Looks Bright: New Solar Array Boosts Sustainable Efforts at CVTC Sunflower? More like solar flower! Check out CVTC's newest efforts to boost renewable energy production and education
Visual ArtJuly 26, 2021 Navigating Our Lives Through Art, Creative Expression new Heyde Center exhibit explores creative pathways for healing
Special Section EnvironmentJuly 26, 2021 Home Sweet (Tiny) Home new housing project combines passion for preservation, sustainability, and affordable housing
New RestaurantsJuly 24, 2021 Are You Ready for the Madness? Teriyaki Madness Bringing Big Ol’ Bowls of Boss Eats To E.C. new downtown eatery aims to bring fresh teriyaki chicken to downtown
By The NumbersJuly 24, 2021 Crunching the Numbers | July 22, 2021 notable stats + figures from the past few weeks
Special Section EnvironmentJuly 24, 2021 Wisconsin Biologist Discovers the 'Holy Grail' of Rare Plants Have you ever seen a green violet? Neither have most people – with the exception of one conversation biologist from Wisconsin...
Special Section EnvironmentJuly 24, 2021 Stemming the Plastic Tide: Tips to Lower Your Plastic Use Plastic isn't just our problem; it's the problem of future generations too. Here's one local group’s tips for using less plastic.
Interviews PeopleJuly 24, 2021 Questioning the Locals: Benny Anderson free-wheelin' discussion with local folks
MusicJuly 24, 2021 Patterns Of Rumination: NYC-Based Artist Releases New Hip-Hop Album former E.C. resident Markus Sherman finds his groove with underground indie style
The Rear EndJuly 24, 2021 THE REAR END: Footwear Follies When it comes to summer footwear, grin and bear it.
Kid Stuff SchoolsJuly 23, 2021 Making Connections: Local Teacher Wins Award for Diversity Education Putnam Heights teacher Tyra Perine believes adding inclusivity and subtracting hate makes for a better educational experience for all
Visual ArtJuly 23, 2021 Modern Art, Modern Woman: New Art Exhibit Aims to Amplify Women’s Voices virtual Pablo Center exhibit features area women, explores what it means to be a woman
On CampusJuly 22, 2021 Welcome to Campus: New Building Welcomes Visitors to UWEC $5.5M Flesch Family Welcome Center reaches completion
NewsJuly 22, 2021 City Will Spend Up to $3M to Fix High Bridge Eau Claire City Council pledges to repair landmarks
FilmJuly 22, 2021 Beautiful Notions in Motion: Chicago-Based Filmmaker Creates New Film, Featuring Eau Claire Scenery, Actors ‘Magus Park’ shows the beauty of downtown Eau Claire to thousands of viewers, thanks to a new film by a North High grad
New RestaurantsJuly 22, 2021 Feeling Tempted? Check Out Temptasians, a New Vietnamese Restaurant in CF one local eatery brings diverse, tantalizing new eats, boba teas to Chippewa Falls
GamingJuly 22, 2021 Start Your Own Distillery With This New Board Game UW-Stout art, game design, English, computer science professors partner to create new Scottish whiskey-inspired board game, ‘Distilled’
New Restaurants Food+Drink Red Coal BBQ + Chekell’s SoulFood Palace = Southside Soul one family restaurant’s new location gives way to another family restaurant’s new beginnings
Music Rising From the Ground: E.C. Artist Explores Bipolar Disorder, Breakups in New EP ‘Helium’ is a blend of indie, rock, and blues, incorporating themes of relationships and their demise
DiversityJuly 21, 2021 Blending Creativity, Tradition: True Lor Vue Brings Passion for Art to Leadership Role new Hmong association director brings education, artistic background to her position, hoping to create more collaborations
Visual Art AbilityJuly 21, 2021 Filling Gaps: Local Art Studio Introduces Adaptive Art for Artists with Disabilities art teacher and studio owner Abigail Henderson creates accessible, creative space that is meant for everybody
Sports Memorial High Pitcher Ranks No. 1 in State Vince Trapani knows what to do when life throws you curveballs: You throw them back July 21, 2021
High FiveJuly 20, 2021 6 Wisconsinites You Need to Watch in the Olympics Badger state athletes to cheer for in Tokyo
Thoughts COLUMN: A Need to Escape Leads Us to Our Authentic Selves listening, finding peace helps us deepen our roots with our community
SportsJuly 20, 2021 Don't Wish For It, Work For It: New Training Facility Opens This Fall Valley Sports Academy slated to feature state-of-the-art athletic training equipment
Food+DrinkJuly 20, 2021 Dreamy and Creamy? That’s Ice Cream From Josef’s Cheesecake Cupcakes Josef's Cheesecakes debuts cheesecake ice cream
Community OrgsJuly 20, 2021 Homelessness: Volunteer and Donation Opportunities Supplement to the feature story: No Place to Call Home.
People Community Orgs Hometown Hero: CF Resident Honored for Lifesaving Actions police department encourages others to model the same behaviors if they see someone who may need help July 20, 2021
DevelopmentJuly 20, 2021 The Hub Offers Critical Resource for Formerly Homeless Individuals new housing options offers affordable rent, living quarters for those looking to get back on their feet
FeaturesJuly 19, 2021 No Place to Call Home One woman’s death on the streets is leading Eau Claire to re-examine why the number of people experiencing homelessness is increasing, despite efforts to help
Editor's Notes A Matter of Life and Death How and why we have - and published - photos of Marilyn Roeber's tragic passing Nick Meyer, photos by Andrea Paulseth
FeaturesJuly 9, 2021 Remembering Marilyn The joys and struggles of one Eau Claire woman who died without a home