Books Letters to the Beloved: E.C. Author Publishes Devotional Commentary, Encourages Individual Growth forthcoming book explores concepts from the New Testament that record one man’s faith journey November 1, 2021
BooksOctober 29, 2021 Strong Body, Strong Mind: Weightlifter Releases New Zine hoist up your bicep and tricep muscles by picking up this latest publication
Thoughts THREE THINGS WE LOVE: Wall Pumpkins, Ginormous Pumpkins, and Glass Pumpkins basically everything pumpkin-related ... October 29, 2021
Special SectionOctober 27, 2021 Paranormal Investigators Share Their Spookiest Encounters if you want to hear a good ghost story, just ask someone who looks for ghosts ... for fun
Activities AttractionsOctober 26, 2021 Get Spooked! Take a Peek at 4 Of the Scariest Spots in the Chippewa Valley paranormal investigator Chad Lewis offers his top four places to check out around town
Books 3 Books To Challenge Your Personal Views a roundup of recently published books that explore politics, religion, ethics, and world views
Attractions ActivitiesOctober 25, 2021 Crack a Cold One With a Ghostly Pal at These Supposedly Haunted Bars four local taverns with spine-chilling tales of haunts and horrors
PeopleOctober 23, 2021 Dear World: National Storytelling Project Stops in Eau Claire UWEC students, faculty, and staff, were photographed as part of inspiring project
Special SectionOctober 23, 2021 Keep On Shining! Stand in the Light Memory Choir Flourishes Amid Pandemic local choral program for those with dementia and other health conditions persists during isolating times
Cool Kids Features Standing Out: Chippewa Falls Siblings Race Through Barriers in Cross Country Susan and Jeffrey Bergeman aren’t your typical sibling duo. When they race, they run together. October 22, 2021
Bizarre HistoryOctober 21, 2021 Where Do You Bury Your Horse When It Dies? A Look Into E.C.’s Horse Cemeteries Ghouls Hollow is more than just a bizarre place in Eau Claire – it's a resting place for trusted steeds of the past
Community OrgsOctober 20, 2021 UWEC’s COVID-19 Archiving Project Receives Wisconsin Historical Society Award collaborative project features stories, artifacts, from pandemic times
FilmOctober 20, 2021 Local Filmmaker Sneaks Scares Into New Short Horror Film grab your popcorn – and security blankets! – because things are about to get spooky in here ...
Special SectionOctober 20, 2021 Stay Safe from Scams! E.C. Sheriff's Deputy Outlines Frequent Frauds how to avoid frauds that target seniors
The Rear EndOctober 20, 2021 THE REAR END: Haunted Houses spooky family stories of friendliness and fire
DiversityOctober 19, 2021 Making History, Remembering History: UWEC Professor Co-Directs Hmong History Exhibit Project exhibit slated for 2025 will commemorate 50th anniversary of Hmong resettlement in Wisconsin
NewsOctober 19, 2021 ECPD, Sheriff’s Department Get Donation for Body Cameras education nonprofit PESI gives nearly $1M for technology
InterviewsOctober 19, 2021 Questioning the Locals: Tyler Baumgart free-wheelin' discussions with local folks
Beer Food+Drink Chef & Bar ProfilesOctober 18, 2021 Brew the Future: Family Brewery Continues Historic Legacy, Creating Beer for the Future Bloomer Brewing Co. has been a name in the Chippewa Valley since the 1800s. But their brews aren't just a thing of the past ...
Food+Drink Events Food+DrinkOctober 18, 2021 Fall In Love With Food: Savor the Season With These 3 Food + Drink Events these delicious events feature pumpkin spice and everything nice about the autumn season
Food+Drink Events Food+DrinkOctober 18, 2021 Fall In Love With Food: Savor the Season With These 3 Food + Drink Events these delicious events feature pumpkin spice and everything nice about the autumn season
Staff NotesOctober 17, 2021 From Floppy Disks to YouTube Videos, We’re Just Here to Tell Stories you may be reading this on your phone, but it’s part of a tradition that goes back to the dawn of humanity
EventsOctober 16, 2021 Here Are 5 Upcoming Performances You Won’t Want to Miss This October from spine-chilling stage performances to alt-pop live music to a world-renowned Broadway musical, there's no shortage of happenings this fall
MusicOctober 16, 2021 Country Singer Brady Luke Releases New Single, “The Long Road Back” musician plans to continue playing energetic concerts, and plans to release an eight-song album – “when the time is right,” he said
In The MixOctober 16, 2021 IN THE MIX: Finding Peace how meeting with a Buddhist monk in the midst of a harsh – and lonesome – Wisconsin winter brought me solace
EnvironmentOctober 15, 2021 Unlucky Lake: Elk Creek Lake is Filling With Sediment, But Neighbors Are Taking Action residents around rural lake are raising funds to clean it up
Visual ArtOctober 15, 2021 Explore the Native American Experience Through This Pablo Center Art Exhibit Ho-Chunk nation artist, Christopher Sweet, will be featured in upcoming exhibit
Community Orgs GrantsOctober 15, 2021 E.C. Community Foundation’s Latest ‘Grant Catalog’ Focuses on Education, Training fundraising effort runs through Oct. 27
BooksOctober 15, 2021 Chippewa Valley Book Festival Returns With Reads Every Person Needs 22nd annual book fest offers hybrid presentations from critically acclaimed regional and national writers
CrosswordOctober 14, 2021 Chippewa Valley Crossword Puzzle October 2021 sharpen your pencils and test out your local knowledge
Features Dr. Gladstone and Mr. Bailey how a Wisconsin artist and his alter ego redefined the art world forever October 14, 2021
Community OrgsOctober 14, 2021 Endowment Created to Sustain Erickson Park Improvements effort meant to preserve Chippewa Falls park’s upgrades into the future
Visual Art Who Says a Former Tire Company Can’t Have Cool Murals? Banbury Place Gets Paint Refresh local muralist Jaden Flores touched up historic murals on Banbury Place in Eau Claire, making the art pop October 13, 2021
PodcastsOctober 13, 2021 Are We Cool? C.F. Native Launches Hilarious New Podcast episodes focus on minor inconveniences, dramatic happenings in the media, and apologies
PodcastsOctober 13, 2021 Stay Tuned … For More On This New Podcast, Delving into Classic Television local museum curator releases podcast that delves into the untold stories of television’s greatest hits
Special SectionOctober 13, 2021 Building Bodies and Brains: Revamped Senior Center Helps Seniors Move, Meet, and Fight Isolation Earlier this year, the L.E. Phillips Senior Center got a snazzy new renovation. Here's what has changed since this spring.
relocationOctober 13, 2021 Making Moves: Ivy Media Moves From E.C. Location to Downtown C.F. owners Kyle Lehman and Alak Phillips cite pandemic losses, increasing price of E.C. real estate, as reasons for moving business
Real Estate Real Estate Rockstars 2021 - Jerry Annis + Jane Seymour Kunick - Donnellan Real Estate Above and Beyond October 12, 2021
Real Estate Real Estate Rockstars 2021 - Barbara Oas - Royal Credit Union Financial Cheerleader October 12, 2021
Real Estate Real Estate Rockstars 2021 - Mary F. Rufledt - Elite Realty Group Caring For Community October 12, 2021
Real Estate Real Estate Rockstars 2021 – Trillium Commercial Realty Commercial Dedication October 12, 2021
PeopleOctober 12, 2021 Responding To the Call: New Co-Response Coordinator Focuses on Mental Health Needs in Chippewa Valley Lita Prorok brings experience in mental health counseling to law enforcement position
Special SectionOctober 12, 2021 Need a Boost? Check If You’re Eligible for a COVID-19 Booster a number of folks are eligible for a COVID-19 booster, including everyone over 65
Expansion FinanceOctober 12, 2021 RCU Merges With Smaller Credit Union and Buys Minnesota Bank Eau Claire credit union continues expansion across two states
New RestaurantsOctober 12, 2021 ‘No Crap On Tap’: River Jams Bar Serves Up Signature Cocktails, Unique Bruschetta Boards, and New Tunes family renovates historic restaurant, setting up a scenic spot for live music, entertainment, in Chippewa Falls
WritingOctober 12, 2021 E.C.’s Writer-in-Residence Receives State Creative Community Champion Award local author, essayist, and middle school English teacher Ken Szymanski awarded for literary efforts
Visual ArtOctober 12, 2021 Hey You! Sculpture Tour Is Open For Submissions, And They Want To Hear From You! 12th annual Sculpture Tour in Eau Claire seeks sculpture submissions