BooksOctober 24, 2022 New Novel Explores Roles of Women in Farming Community ‘The Clayfields: a Novel in Stories’ is a paean to Midwest farming communities
Family Life AdviceOctober 24, 2022 Parenting the Preschooler: Tips to Address Stress in Kids and Families while stress is a normal part of life, long-lasting, intense stress can be toxic
Recreation OutdoorsOctober 22, 2022 For Halloween, Give ’Em Hell(cat) bring your costumes to this year’s Hellcat biking scavenger hunt
Design CraftOctober 22, 2022 Quilters Piece Together a Tour to Benefit Bridge to Hope Nov. 5 event held at four Menomonie-area locations
The Rear End THE REAR END: So Many Bones About It The giant skeletons have finally reached the Valley. Let’s get spooky! October 21, 2022
Community Orgs Kid StuffOctober 21, 2022 Children’s Museum Gears Up for Opening With Membership Campaign new Eau Claire museum slated to open in January
Food+DrinkOctober 21, 2022 The Valley’s Top 10 Pizza and Wing Spots local favorites from our 2022 Best Of poll
For Kids Community OrgsOctober 21, 2022 Konstruction for Kids: Work Underway on Boys & Girls Clubs’ Expansion nonprofit hopes to serve more kids as fundraising continues
Recreation SportsOctober 21, 2022 Are You Ready to Rock? E.C. Curling Club Hosts Learn to Curl Events So why do they use brooms? You’ll find out!
Recreation Gaming EntrepreneurshipOctober 21, 2022 SEAL THE DEAL: Local Kickstarter Showcases Innovative Card Protector Product entrepreneurs launch business aimed at card collectors
ThoughtsOctober 21, 2022 3 Halloween-y Things We Love Right Now owl eyes, square pumpkins, and franken burgers
Community Orgs MusicOctober 21, 2022 CollECtive Arts Launches New Downtown Arts Center CollECtive Choir puts down roots, expands offerings in new home
Real Estate Real Estate Rockstars 2022 - Shannyn Pinkert and Anthony Janicki - Property Shoppe Realty Creating a Community October 20, 2022
Real Estate Real Estate Rockstars 2022 - Nick & Laura Cernohous, Emilee Pisarek - Keller Williams Bringing You Home October 20, 2022
Real Estate Real Estate Rockstars 2022 - Ben Ottum - Merchants Bank Helping Homebuyers October 20, 2022
Real Estate Real Estate Rockstars 2022 - Dawn Polen - Royal Credit Union Talking About the Royal Difference with Dawn Polen October 20, 2022
Real Estate Real Estate Rockstars 2022 - Dana Yoder - Edina Realty The Heart in Real Estate October 20, 2022
PeopleOctober 20, 2022 Questioning the Locals: Brendan Pratt free-wheelin’ discussions with local folks
Community OrgsOctober 20, 2022 Meet the Young Pros group encourages personal, professional development
Community OrgsOctober 20, 2022 Five Reasons to Get Involved in Your Community Connecting with your community can bring big benefits. Here are some of them
Opening LettersOctober 20, 2022 COLUMN: Good Times Houses homes hold a lot more than just furniture: they also hold the good times we share with the people inside them
FilmOctober 19, 2022 CHECK THE LOCKS: Short Horror Film Explores Anxiety former local Eric Larson garners critical acclaim for flick
MusicOctober 19, 2022 A Show of Love for Mental Health Awareness acclaimed E.C. music producer Brian Joseph gathers a wide range of talent for awareness concert
Entrepreneurship MusicOctober 19, 2022 TURNED UP: Musician and E.C. Native Launches Live Sound Equipment Rental Biz ’I just want to be an opportunity for the music scene to grow,’ owner says
Politics NewsOctober 19, 2022 Election Day is Coming. Here’s What You Need to Know About Voter ID, Registration, and More Tuesday, Nov. 8, is the big day. Are you ready?
Expansion Food+DrinkOctober 19, 2022 Digging In: Menomonie Market Co-Op Construction Begins ground broken for expanded downtown E.C. grocery
On Campus FilmOctober 18, 2022 ‘QUEER AND NOW’: Q-Fest Film Festival Returns full-length and short films to be featured at UWEC Oct. 18-22
Activities For Kids Family EventsOctober 18, 2022 PRETTY PUMPKINS: Fall Fundraiser for PRIDE Program at Artisan Forge bring your family to Artisan Forge to help raise funds for UWEC’s dance program
Food+DrinkOctober 17, 2022 5 Chippewa Valley Pizzas You’ve Gotta See (and Eat) to Believe we’ve got burger joints and watering holes galore, but don’t sleep on the pizza
Staff NotesOctober 17, 2022 Searching for Those Worthy of Being the Chippewa Valley Vanguard Volume One, Northwestern Bank will honor outstanding people who are moving the community forward
BooksOctober 17, 2022 ‘Lost in Religion’: Podcaster, Speaker, Musician Releases First Book Matt Kendziera’s book explores questions of faith
Opening Up Food+DrinkOctober 13, 2022 RE OF SUNSHINE: Longtime Fave Pizza Del Re Reopens at the moment, the pizza joint is take-out only, but buffet’s return expected
Recreation Women Outdoors AbilityOctober 13, 2022 BRAVE LACE: Local Hopes to Inspire Inclusivity in Outdoor Recreation ‘There’s a lot of people in my minority that don’t get to use their voices,’ Paralympic medalist Lacey Heward says
Style Opening UpOctober 13, 2022 CLEAN SLATE: A New E.C. Boutique For All Things Stylish Slate Boutique & Gifts emphasizes fashion through a local support system
Music PeopleOctober 13, 2022 THIS ONE’S FOR YOU DAD: Local Country Artist Release Album Dedicated to Late Father local country legend, Randy Sinz, released new 12-song album on Oct. 5
Opening UpOctober 12, 2022 NOT A DRILL: Costco Is Coming to Town developer will go to E.C. Plan Commission next week
Community Orgs Nonprofits HousingOctober 12, 2022 Hope Village Headed Into Phase Three, a $2.7 Million Endeavor Chippewa Falls nonprofit aims to end homelessness in its community
Film EventsOctober 12, 2022 TAKE TWO: E.C. International Film Festival Is Back now on UWEC’s campus, fest features noteworthy local and international films
For Kids Community OrgsOctober 11, 2022 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Open to E.C., Dunn Co. Kids local families with kids under 5 can sign up for a free book each month
Diversity PeopleOctober 11, 2022 Upcoming Series Will Explore Hmong People’s Experience in the Valley three-session series starts Oct. 18 at L.E. Phillips Library
Local Culture Food+DrinkOctober 11, 2022 (S)WING ON IN: River Inn Bar’s Iconic Jumbo Wings locals love this classic C.F. bar’s wings, but now now they’re known far and wide
Events WritingOctober 7, 2022 12-Hour Writer’s Retreat Sign-Ups Open Nov. 1 get some writing time in a fun environment at this morning to evening writers workshop in January
Opening Up EntrepreneurshipOctober 7, 2022 Laser Fix: Hair Removal Clinic Emphasizes Positive Self Image new laser hair reduction clinic plans discount for those with PCOS
Food+Drink ExpansionOctober 6, 2022 EATERY’S ERA AT END: Galloway Grille Purchased by The Cranky Buzzard longtime downtown bar and grill will be replaced by Cranky Buzzard starting Nov. 1
MusicOctober 6, 2022 FMDown’s Latest a Sonic Bridge to the Land of Rock E.C. band releases ‘Paper Bridges’ EP
LGBTQ+ Community OrgsOctober 4, 2022 LGBTQ+ Center’s Second Census Open Through End of Year first census was conducted in 2021, this year’s hoping for more participants
Development HousingOctober 3, 2022 Construction on Downtown’s Block 7 is About to Begin – So You Can’t Park There Anymore The good news: Progress! The bad news: Less parking (at least for now)