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JRB hears official 2016 TIF financial statements; TIF 2 owes city funds nearly $1.5 million

by Beth Kraft Now that the City of Mondovi’s 2016 audit is complete, so are the annual financial statements for tax incremental finance districts 1 and 2—revealing some eye-opening numbers. The...

Council approves water rate increase, major wastewater rate hikes also discussed

by Beth Kraft The Mondovi City Council last week approved a water rate increase of three percent or less for the city, effective as of January 1, 2018, on the heels of a recommendation from the...

2017 Junior Livestock Sale nets over $171,000

Hunter Fredrickson, Independence FFA, exhibited his 1,500-pound beef steer for bidders during the Buffalo County Fair Junior Livestock Sale, held Friday evening, Aug. 4, at the fairgrounds in Mondovi. Fredrickson’s steer was purchased by Countryside Co-op for $1.75 per pound.

The annual Buffalo County Junior Livestock Show and Sale, held Friday evening, Aug. 4, generated &171,101.75. The auction drew a little over $10,000 less than last year’s sale of $181,337.50,...

Two Mondovi Lions receive high honor

Mondovi Lions Club members Rob Ganschow (left) and Paul Woebbeking (right) were recently honored with the Melvin Jones Fellowship award for their contributions locally and to the Lions Clubs International Foundation. Presenting the special recognition to the two Mondovi men at a recent Lions Club meeting was Anita LeCleir (center), a past president of the organization.

by Beth Kraft Two members of the Mondovi Lions Club were recently honored with the highest form of recognition a Lion can receive for their charitable work. Rob Ganschow and Paul Woebbeking were...

Mondovi looking at major utility rate hikes

by Beth Kraft Faced with an aging wastewater treatment facility, City of Mondovi leaders are looking to gradually increase quarterly wastewater utility charges within the next five years to plan...

Local man wins coveted NARC title

Randy Spangler of Mondovi and his dog “Mully” recently claimed their first National Amateur Championship title at the 2017 NARC event, held in rural Mondovi. Pictured with Mully and his championship hardware are, left to right, Dean Reinke from Purina, handler/owner Randy Spangler, trainer Wayne Curtis of Fox Hollow Retrievers, LLC, and Karl Gunzer from Purina.

by Beth Kraft In the world of competitive dog gaming and field trials, handlers rely on their dogs to have more good days out on the course than bad ones. Randy Spangler’s competition dog, FC-AFC...

Four Mondovi Schools staff members recognized for years of service

Mondovi Schools staff members who were recently honored for their years of work within the district are (left to right) Kathy Crawford, Garnold LaBair, Susan Larson and Debra Isaacson.

by Beth Kraft Gifts, hugs, and farewells were given and stories were shared as staff members from the School District of Mondovi recently thanked two seasoned teachers and two dedicated support...

Mondovi girl to appear in ECCT performance of ‘Madagascar’ this weekend

Olivia Snyder of Mondovi will appear in the upcoming ECCT production of Madagascar, set for July 26-30 at the State Theatre.

Eight-year-old Olivia Snyder of Mondovi will take the stage along with a wild cast of characters as the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre presents Madagascar with six performances July 26-30 at the...

Volunteer spirit leads LeCleir to top Lions award

Mondovi Lions Club member Anita LeCleir, of Rock Falls, recently received the International President’s Leadership Award from Lions International at the Wisconsin Lions State Convention. The honor is the third-highest award a Lions member can receive, given for excellence in leadership.

by Beth Kraft Anita LeCleir and her family have long advocated to help those in need via volunteer opportunities and through the local Lions Club. Anita didn’t officially join the Mondovi Lions...

Donna Mae’s brings new flavor to Panther Cafe

Operating Donna Mae’s Panther Cafe in Gilmanton is truly a family venture for the Davis family. Pictured are Donna and Jamie Davis (right) and their children, Desmond and Karissa. All can be found helping Donna out at the restaurant on nights and weekends.

by Beth Kraft Donna Davis has always loved to cook, but the idea of running her own restaurant was a bit daunting until a recent opportunity was too good to pass up. The Panther Cafe, a longtime...

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