Health CareDecember 19, 2023 Focus on Physicians 2023 Meet some of the noteworthy medical professionals dedicated to keeping your family healthy.
Health Care Merrick Plastic & Hand Surgery Focus on Physicians 2023 – Merrick Plastic & Hand Surgery December 19, 2023
Health Care Independent Vision Group Focus on Physicians 2023 – Independent Vision Group December 19, 2023
Health Care Foot and Ankle Clinic: Personalized Podiatric Care Focus on Physicians 2023 – Foot & Ankle Clinic December 19, 2023
Health Care It’s Your Choice: Eau Claire GI Associates Focus on Physicians 2023 – Eau Claire GI Associates December 19, 2023
Diversity FinanceDecember 18, 2023 DEVELOPING DIVERSITY: CLA Accounts for Opportunity western Wisconsin accounting and advisory firm works to create opportunities for all in changing profession
LGBTQ+ Community OrgsDecember 18, 2023 Locally Established LGBTQ+ Scholarship Open For Applicants Andrew Cray Memorial Fund supports higher ed-seeking high school students
On Campus Diversity PeopleDecember 18, 2023 UW-Stout Staff Awarded for Creating Inclusive Environment, Bringing Harmony to Differences Arenz, Xiong recognized by Universities of Wisconsin at annual ceremony
Diversity Community OrgsDecember 17, 2023 WELCOMING NEWCOMERS: Valley Orgs Ready to Aid Refugees in Coming Year as they have in the past, a local network of volunteers and nonprofits are ready to help
Diversity BooksDecember 15, 2023 Books to Help Expand Your Thinking page through these diverse suggestions from Dotters Books
GamingDecember 15, 2023 SIMMING UP A STORM: Creating The Local Store in My Sims World a fun, yet unnecessary feat I convinced myself I needed to do
Kid Stuff Diversity Community OrgsDecember 15, 2023 Power of Perception Talks College Access With Youth Mentees local org launches new mentee initiative for Black and biracial kids
ThoughtsDecember 14, 2023 Three Things We Love Right Now | Dec. 14, 2023 letter writing, new gnomes, and good deeds
The Rear End THE REAR END: Friends in Snow Places we may not have much snow yet, but the frosty memories run deep December 14, 2023
PeopleDecember 14, 2023 Questioning the Locals: Cat Morgan free-wheelin’ discussions with local folks
Opening Letters COLUMN: The (Un)Expected Payoff uncovering what is more important: the journey or the result December 14, 2023
Thoughts GamingDecember 13, 2023 The Top 5 Pinball Machines in the Chippewa Valley according to this local pinball connoisseur, here are the best machines in the area
Staff NotesDecember 13, 2023 STAFF NOTE: Game On, Chippewa Valley! gaming has the power to bring people together – no matter your choice of game
Thoughts GamingDecember 13, 2023 The Top 5 Pinball Machines in the Chippewa Valley according to this local pinball connoisseur, here are the best machines in the area
Music PeopleDecember 12, 2023 A Candlelit Tradition: Join First Presbyterian Church of Eau Claire in Festive Christmas Eve Sing-Along spreading holiday cheer united in song
Sports Expansion GamingDecember 12, 2023 A COLLECTOR’S DREAM: Coulee Cards & Gaming Coulee Cards & Gaming, the largest trading card and memorabilia shop in the Chippewa Valley, hits one-year mark in the community
On Campus GamingDecember 11, 2023 THEY GOT GAMES: Madison Event Highlights UW-Stout’s Game Design Strengths university representatives win three awards, lead presentations at M+DEV game development conference
On Campus GamingDecember 11, 2023 GAME ON: CVTC Nursing Students Immersed in Esports to Research Mental Health students create wellness, mindfulness resources for gamers
Expansion New Restaurants Food+DrinkDecember 8, 2023 TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE: Casa Margarita Opens Up on E.C.’s West Side local Mexican eatery spices up former Seahorse Inn, Eau Juicy location
Community Orgs GrantsDecember 8, 2023 Mayo’s $100K Gift Will Enhance Menomonie Library’s Outdoor Space library has big plans for site overlooking Lake Menomin
Film Local Culture Community OrgsDecember 8, 2023 Giving a Local The Best Day Ever in E.C. Lakken Burzynski was taken on an epic adventure in town thanks to a local videographer and Visit Eau Claire
Style Expansion EntrepreneurshipDecember 7, 2023 WHERE GEEK MEETS CHIC: Local Duo Expands Niche Biz to Banbury Place unique shop offers lost treasures and upcycled eclectic goods
Events Activities GET A CLUE: Clearwater Clues Medallion Hunt returns Dec. 26 get historical clues and try your hand at finding this year’s hidden medallion December 7, 2023
Schools PeopleDecember 7, 2023 Hillcrest Elementary Counselor Named ‘Most Valuable Educator’ in State Kristi Kjelstad selected as winner of the TDS educator award
Books HistoryDecember 6, 2023 Jane Glenz’s New Book Recognizes Locals You Likely Have Not Heard Of after reading “Remarkable People You Probably Never Heard Of”, these 12 locals are no longer strangers
Community Orgs Events Blue Angels Will Return to Chippewa Valley Skies – in 2025 U.S. Navy aerial performance team confirms they’ll be back December 5, 2023
Visual Art Community Orgs WELCOME HOME: American Legion Post 53 Raising Funds to Keep Statue Legion aims to raise $50,000 to buy bronze sculpture of disabled vet December 5, 2023
News On Campus GrantsDecember 4, 2023 NOT MANUFACTURED: CVTC Programs Awarded $40K Toward Student Financial Support Manufacturing programs students will see increased financial support thanks to the Gene Haas Foundation
On Campus SeniorsDecember 4, 2023 UW-Stout Alumnus and Wife Make Record $5M Gift to Rec Center Upgrade Pankowskis hope to inspire future generations of students to be active
Books Community OrgsDecember 3, 2023 CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS: Beaver Creek Reserve's New Adult Book Club explore and discuss amazing collections of nature-focused books and authors
Entrepreneurship People SCENTS OF COMMUNITY: Brent Douglas Flowers Celebrates 20th Year the shop's two-decade milestone offers space to reflect on growth, change, and art-centric passion December 2, 2023
Opening UpDecember 1, 2023 Eau Claire’s New BinSconsin Store Offers Treasures by the Truckload you never know what you will find at this new low-priced outlet
Real Estate Food+DrinkDecember 1, 2023 Longtime Water Street Staple, The Brat, to Sell by End of Year after three decades, The Brat is in the process of closing and selling to fellow Water Street bar owners
Grants Entrepreneurship Five Entrepreneurs Named Finalists in Annual Idea Challenge Chippewa Valley businesses will compete for $5,000 grand prize on Dec. 14 November 30, 2023
Interviews People Holidays Get to Know the Man Behind the Parade of Lights Andrew ‘Mitch’ Mitchell of Eau Claire really, really loves Christmas lights November 30, 2023
News Community OrgsNovember 30, 2023 New Children’s Museum Named Outstanding Structure at National Engineering Awards museum’s innovative timber design draws honors from engineering association
Community Orgs Grants Women’s Giving Circle Makes $41K in Grants to Nonprofits latest round goes to Boys and Girls Club, C.V. Museum, more November 30, 2023
Recreation Opening Up Outdoors Gear Up For Your Next Outdoor Adventure at E.C. Outdoors new downtown shop makes getting active outdoors easy, accessible, and affordable November 29, 2023
Music Stage Events ComedyNovember 29, 2023 5 Non-Holiday Shows to Cleanse Your Palate this season's holly-jolliness is great and all, but here are some non-holiday themed shows to check out too
Opening Up Food+DrinkNovember 28, 2023 First Chick-fil-A in E.C. to Open Bright and Early Thursday, Nov. 30 long-awaited fast-food chain launches first Chippewa Valley eatery