Thoughts Staff NotesAugust 20, 2026 There's Nothing Nostalgic About Back-to-School Season not with these student loan bills, mmkay!
Staff NotesAugust 6, 2026 STAFF NOTE: Give A Stranger A Smile And See What Happens a sign to connect with those around you, whether out at Chalkfest or a music and arts festival in Carson Park
Staff NotesJuly 23, 2026 STAFF NOTE: To Eaux Claires or Not to Eaux Claires life doesn't stop just because the music starts back up
Staff NotesJune 25, 2026 STAFF NOTE: My Basil Plants Are Making Me Sappy some of the best things about Eau Claire can be found at the Phoenix Park pavilion's summer farmers markets
Local Culture Staff NotesJune 11, 2026 STAFF NOTE: BRIDGERS & BURGERS? A Nod To The People And Places Locals Love it's been a wild couple of weeks here in the Valley, with even more to look forward to this June
Features Community Orgs Staff NotesApril 30, 2026 STAFF NOTE: Take It From Lil Scootie, Roller Derby Is For Everyone we're here to remind you of Chippewa Valley Roller Derby's enduring spirit, overcoming adversity – on and off the track
Staff NotesApril 2, 2026 STAFF NOTE: Snapshots Of The Past, From Supper Clubs To Film Cameras sometimes, the idea of a “getaway” looks like stepping back into simpler times, when strangers befriended one another over a shared meal at the local bar
Staff NotesMarch 19, 2026 STAFF NOTE: Wisconsin Gets Back To The Lights, Camera, Action! 'it’s time to reel us all back in and then see what we can do for the state'
Staff NotesFebruary 19, 2026 STAFF NOTE: What Should Downtown E.C.'s Next Focus Be? Eaux Claires Festival is back and downtown Eau Claire is reanalyzing what it means to be a community aligned on forward-moving path. Deja vu, anyone?
Staff NotesFebruary 5, 2026 STAFF NOTE: Putting More 'Play' Into Our 19th Annual 'Best Of' Issue more community, more camaraderie, more conversation, more joy
Staff NotesJanuary 22, 2026 STAFF NOTE: These Pages Offer Some Goodness Even When The Noise is Loud our new two-in-one issue is now yours with more on the way
Staff NotesJanuary 8, 2026 STAFF NOTE: Our Small Businesses Need Some Love getting on my soapbox for a couple hundred words
Staff NotesDecember 25, 2025 STAFF NOTE: Say, Would You Like To Share A Sweet Treat With Me? the Chippewa Valley has no shortage of folks who are ready to offer a helping hand – or, in this case, an extra helping of cookies
Gaming Staff NotesDecember 11, 2025 STAFF NOTE: Lunch Catan, Let The World Know Peace over the course of an hour, the V1 staffers shared laughs, savored some pizza and built settlements on the island of Catan
Cocktails Staff NotesNovember 27, 2025 STAFF NOTE: A Tribute To The Unsung Storytellers; Our Servers, Bartenders and Service Workers in honor of this issue's cocktail-focused special section
Staff Notes HolidaysNovember 13, 2025 STAFF NOTE: Holiday Magic Still Exists If You Know Where to Look hint, hint: Volume One's "Best of the Holidays" issue
Staff NotesOctober 30, 2025 STAFF NOTE: Finding Some Quiet Up North There will always be more work to return to. Take some time for yourself.
Staff NotesOctober 16, 2025 STAFF NOTE: Thoughts On How We Receive Community News & Third Spaces sifting through pamphlets and papers in local coffee shops has become an avenue for connection with friends and strangers
Activities Staff Notes V1 EventsOctober 2, 2025 STAFF NOTE: You’re Invited! Join Volume One’s First Ever Pumpkin Carving Contest the inaugural “Great Carved Pumpkin Contest & Creepy Courtyard Crawl” will kickoff on Oct. 21, with a chance at part of $1,000 in cash prizes
Staff NotesSeptember 20, 2025 STAFF NOTE: From Walking the Stage to Waving Farewell as a new school year starts at UW-Eau Claire, a longtime presence is noticeably missing
Best of Menomonie Volume One's guide to the gem on the Red Cedar. Presented by Westconsin Credit Union, Explore Menomonie and UW-Stout.
Best of Chippewa Falls Volume One's guide to the riverside city. Presented by Mason Companies and Northwestern Bank