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Eau Claire-based Realityworks' RealCare Baby is Used in 70% of U.S. School Districts

infant simulators made by locally-founded company are used in the Chippewa Valley and beyond

Today, more than 70% of U.S. school districts – and a total of over 1,100 schools and organizations across Wisconsin and Minnesota alone, according to Realityworks – have these RealCare Babies. Looking ahead, those lucky students part of a class or program which utilizes RealCare Babies will have the most advanced version ever: RealCare Baby 4 ...

HUMMING TOGETHER: UW-Eau Claire Alumni Honor Decades-Long Tradition

calling all Blugolds, brush up your kazoo skills for the 100th Homecoming anniversary

The UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association plans to kick off the university's 100th Homecoming celebrations early, honoring a band that participates in the Homecoming parade annually with an unconventional instrument: kazoos. The "UWEC Alumni Kazoo Band" will soon ...

You’re Not Broken, Your Child’s Not Broken: A Parent-Centered Path to Connection

local parent coach Amy Fink helps families build deeper bonds through understanding brain science and co-regulation

The school pickup line. Bedtime battles. Meltdowns in the grocery store. If you’re a parent, you know these moments – and you know the sinking feeling that follows: Am I doing this wrong? Amy Fink, founder of Colorful Minds Parent Coaching in Eau Claire, has a message for struggling parents ...

10-Foot-Tall Treescape Mosaics Crafted by UWEC Professor, Students & Volunteers

Jyl Kelley brings second stained glass installation to the university, centered around the natural landscapes of the Chippewa Valley

First-year and returning students of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will be welcomed back to campus with two dual art installations — made by students, faculty, and the local community. The art & design department at the will soon bring the natural world to McIntyre Library’s first floor, in a new public art ...

Olson’s Ice Cream Joins UWEC Campus Dining, Complete With ‘Blugold Batter’ Flavor

longtime local favorite now scooping at Davies Center

UW-Eau Claire has welcomed local, family-run Olson’s Ice Cream to the array of campus dining options with a new ice cream parlor located in Davies Center ...

Eau Claire’s Trailblazing Early Learning Program Celebrates 20 Years

EC4T serves 600 students and their families annually at no cost

As kids throughout the Chippewa Valley are settling into the new school year, the Eau Claire Area School District is also celebrating a special milestone: the 20th anniversary of the Eau Claire for Tomorrow (EC4T) program. The program includes ...

Get a Kick from MLS GO

Eau Claire United Soccer Club launches new affordable, accessible youth soccer program

An exciting new youth soccer option is making its debut in Eau Claire this fall, and it’s designed to make the sport affordable, accessible, and above all fun for boys and girls aged 10 and under. MLS GO – the official ...

Save Bucks With Back-to-School Shopping

buying in bulk – and even asking for a discount – can help

As a new school year looms, parents and students are gearing up for the annual shopping spree. Whether you prefer in-person shopping or browsing online, staying informed and prepared can make this busy time more manageable and cost-effective. Here are ...

ON THE MOVE: Literacy C.V. to Relocate, Meets Increased Demand

Literacy Chippewa Valley will be in a new office at start of school year

Literacy Chippewa Valley, a community-based literacy organization offering adults free services such as English language support, family literacy support, GED assistance, and more, will soon settle into a new location. Just ahead of the school year, the organization ...

Northwest Wisconsin Champions Flag Football Teaches Fundamentals the Fun Way

NFL Flag affiliated program now open to boys and girls in the Chippewa Valley

If your kid wants to stay fit, have fun, and learn America’s favorite sport, the Northwest Wisconsin Champions flag football program is inviting boys and girls to join its roster this fall. The organization is an affiliate of NFL FLAG, the official flag football program of the ...