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Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce beats for aspiring entrepreneurs
I’m not a cardiologist. Thanks to a few of my grade-school science teachers, however, I retained enough knowledge through the years to know the heart is more than just a… Read more
Help mommy, I’m sick
I don’t know about everyone else, but when I’m sick, I’m a big ole baby. As I write this, I’m about two boxes of tissue down in three days,… Read more
Cover crops for home gardens
First of all, what is a cover crop and why are they important in home gardens? Cover crops are plants that grown in the garden during the off-season between our… Read more
Lessig: Espaliered fruit trees can be expressive
O ver a year ago, I was touring a Madison garden when I noticed an espaliered apple tree on the south side of the house. In fact it was in… Read more
Drug court program is a great option
A good test of character for a society is how it deals with its problems. Like most cities its size, Wisconsin Rapids has a drug problem. However when our city… Read more
Tech-savy students make me feel my age
T he saying goes that time flies — and it sure does, especially when you sit down and think about it for a moment or two. I recently went to… Read more
The right perspective important when reading the news
It’s important to keep things in perspective. While the VOICE was digging into the details about pedestrian safety, I was impressed by the lack of big-city crime in our area…. Read more
Lacking home team, Super Bowl gives a clear vision
I didn’t have a clear rooting interest for either team this year, which allowed me to soak everything in and enjoy. Grading the game from a variety of angles: NY… Read more
What’s good for the goose can dress up the gander
My daughter is a constant source of amusement. She had a birthday party not too long ago — an overnighter at a hotel. I informed her via text that I would be… Read more
Take a break with the Lowell Center
By Karen Anderson The Lowell Center Although the 2012 Presidential election has only just begun, it’s probably fair to say that many Americans are already groaning over the television ads… Read more
Farmbrough: Ode to the under appreciated potato
One of our proudest modern day exports, and the thing that Wisconsin Rapids is world famous for (alongside Betty Boop!) is cranberries. They set us apart from the dairy farmers… Read more
Development signals new era of local growth
Pat and Brad Pavloski are in business to make money. Otherwise they wouldn’t be in business. And it is good for all of us locally, this making money business. There… Read more
What can a Workforce Development Board do for me?
By Bruce Trimble, NCWWDB Employer Services DirectorWhat is a Workforce Development Board? What does the Employer Services Director of a Workforce Development Board do? What is WIA? What is a… Read more
Mom gene prohibits letting go
Last night my daughter and I were sitting at the table enjoying some bonding time when she said, “You were right mom.” Imagine my shock; it was difficult to… Read more
Krug: New bill could help unemployed workers
With the excitement of the holidays behind us and a great extended weekend of Wisconsin football to boot, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get back down to… Read more
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