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Michael Gilmer, dean of students at UW-River Falls, interacts with a student during a Mental Health Mondays event at the university. Gilmer has spent much of his time during his first semester at UWRF helping address programs regarding student mental health.

Meeting the challenge: New UWRF dean of students helps address mental health needs

RIVER FALLS – When Michael Gilmer accepted the job as dean of students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, he expected to learn, bit by bit, how to best ensure and enact services to … more

5/16/24

Ellsworth High School’s Forensics team (back, from left): Jonathan Dawley, Axel Simonson, Lilly Clark, Cyrus Cook, Josie Pechacek, Katie Pederson, Mason Tri, Lander Levers; (middle, from left): Madelynn Flynn, Carolyn Trannel, Taylor Franklin, Ngoc Nguyen, Madeline Saver, Rebecca Dendinger, Kendra Aufderhar, Maya Bueso; (front, from left: Andrea Esterby, Piper VanNocker, Breana Blanch, Bridget Dendinger, Lily Vesely, Emma Helgeson and Nora Novek.

State Speech Contest announces school awards

LA CROSSE – Thirty-one Wisconsin schools received recognition for their overall performance at the Wisconsin State Speech Festival. The event was held this year at DeForest Area High School as … more

5/15/24

Ellsworth School Board at its May 13 organizational meeting. Pictured are (front, from left): President Julie Lundstrom, Vice President Susan Beck, Steve Mark; (back, from left) Mark Stoesz, Treasurer Michael Petersen, Gary Kressin and Clerk Kurt Buckner.

Ellsworth SB approves projects including scoreboard, reorganizes

The Ellsworth School District Board of Education approved 2024-25 action for maintenance, technology, transportation and athletics projects during the May 13 meeting. The projects include … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/15/24

Pictured are the Spring Valley FFA officer team with Tony Shafer. (Back row, from left): Maddie Shafer, Addison Neidermyer, Tony Shafer, Kianna Nelson, and Jordan Lamb; (front row) Abby Thompson, Jaci Mader, and Megan Wentlandt.

Shafer surprises Spring Valley FFA with grant

Recently local farmer, Tony Shafer, surprised Spring Valley FFA with another $5,000 grant through Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities. The America’s Farmers Grow Communities is … more

5/15/24

Crain-Ottman American Legion Post 207 Commander Jerry Thompson presented Elmwood High School senior Ryan Rupakus a $1,000 scholarship May 1.

Elmwood American Legion, Auxiliary award scholarships

ELMWOOD – Crain-Ottman American Legion Post 207 and Auxiliary Unit 207 participated in the Elmwood High School Awards Banquet the evening of May 1 to present scholarships and awards. Legion … more

5/15/24

Members of the Hearts and Minds group that has pushed to provide supplies and comfort items to schools in Ukraine.

EHS students fundraise for students of two Ukrainian schools

ELLSWORTH – The Hearts and Minds group at Ellsworth High School is aiming to assist students in Ukraine by sending school supplies and comfort items to a pair of Ukrainian schools during a time … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/15/24

UW-River Falls honors outstanding alums, special contributor

RIVER FALLS – Four University of Wisconsin-River Falls alums and a long-time supporter of the university were honored at the UWRF Evening of Excellence, Friday, May 3, in the Riverview Ballroom … more

5/8/24

Chippewa Valley Technical College President Sunem Beaton-Garcia, left, and UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo converse during Tuesday’s Reaffirmation Day in Eau Claire. The annual event reaffirms the commitment by UWRF and CVTC to work together to allow students to access programs at both institutions and transfer more easily.

Reaffirming a commitment to students: Partnership between UWRF, CVTC provides additional educational options

RIVER FALLS – Shortly after enrolling at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) last year, Holly Hufnagle learned she might not receive college credit for some of the Advanced Placement (AP) … more

5/8/24

Second Jerome family member honored with Wisconsin Distinguished Agriculturalist Award

RIVER FALLS – Lawrence F. Jerome has been named the 2024 Wisconsin Distinguished Agriculturalist by the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) at the University of … more

5/8/24

CAFES Dean Michael Orth with Youngmi Kim, the CAFES 2024 Outstanding Faculty recipient.

CAFES awards scholarships and recognizes outstanding faculty at UWRF

RIVER FALLS – On April 18, a total of 164 scholarships, totaling more than $254,000, were awarded for the 2024-25 academic year to continuing students in the College of Agriculture, Food and … more

5/8/24

The River Falls High School FIRST robotics team at the April competition in La Crosse. The team placed 41st out of 54 teams in its second year competing.

RFHS robotics team poised for future growth

RIVER FALLS – Imagine designing and constructing semi-autonomous competitive robots without a blueprint. Electronics, working with wood, programming, you have to do it all, with a few … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/8/24

Diversifying his operation including sheep farming is one of the many stories Michelle Stangler heard from this farmer in Ireland.

College student communicator hosts European agriculture discussion

RIVER FALLS – After studying and completing her final semester as an undergraduate college student in European countries including Ireland, Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands, Michelle … more

5/2/24

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Ava Lockard

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for May 1 is Prescott High School senior Ava Lockard, who was nominated by business education teacher Christopher DeWuske. “Ava is new to … more

5/1/24

EHS applauds 3rd quarter honor roll students

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth High School is pleased to announce the students named to the third quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations on all the hard work! Freshmen … more

5/1/24

From left, Hudson Hospital Foundation leaders Debi Mager, foundation officer, and Erika Schendel, director, present UW-River Falls with a $5,000 check Monday to expand its wellness efforts. UW-River Falls Foundation President Amy Zimmer, third from left, receives the check along with members of the university’s Engagement Committee Mesa Carlsen, Bethany Crail and Ryan Rudesill.

Grant to UWRF will expand wellness opportunities for employees, students

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has received a $5,000 grant to help fund a variety of wellness initiatives on campus that include addressing mental health needs. … more

5/1/24

Three UWRF students are the recipients of this year's River Falls Garden Club scholarships. Pictured are (from left) club president Nancy Sailer, students Gabe Olson, Jenna Delina, Analise Wolkerstorfer and club member and coordinator of the River Falls Farmers Market Betty Schultz.

River Falls Garden Club awards scholarships

The annual UW-River Falls CAFES Scholarship and Awards Program was held April 18 at the Riverview Ballroom on campus. Among the 164 awards presented were three internship scholarships … more

5/1/24

Outgoing school board members Cindy Holbrook and Bob Casey received Wildcat Pride awards for their years of service at the April 15 River Falls School Board meeting.

RFSB honors Casey, Holbrook for school board service

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls School Board honored outgoing members Cindy Holbrook and Bob Casey with Wildcat Pride awards at the April 15 meeting. Casey has served on the board for four years, … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/1/24

ECSD hires Nadeau as new superintendent

The Ellsworth Community School District Board of Education has selected Brian Nadeau to become the district’s next superintendent. Nadeau is completing his third year as the … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 5/1/24

Travis Crow is Wyman Visiting Professor in Art at UWRF April 29

RIVERF FALLS - Travis Crow, the Spring 2024 Walker D. and Helen Bryant Wyman Visiting Professor in Art at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, will deliver a free public lecture on Monday, April … more

4/24/24

River Falls Public Library is hosting the Student Art Show through May 2. Art Beat: Student Art Show a must see through May 2. Two seniors split Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” in two.

Art Beat: Student Art Show is astounding

The following information was submitted to the submit news form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Margreth last name: Downing address: 555 N Main city: River Falls … more

By Margreth Downing | 4/24/24