Nearly 4,900 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 14-16. Students from Menomonie: Jacob Kenneth Larson, Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, B.S.

Menomonie Theater Guild is thrilled to announce the return of Shakespeare in the Park for the summer of 2026! Join us as a talented cast of local actors brings William Shakespeare’s As You Like It to life under the summer sky at Wilson Park, Menomonie, WI, on the weekend of July 10th and 11th, 2026. Banished from court, Rosalind escapes to the Forest of Arden, a magical woodland where the rules of society are left behind. Here, amidst mistaken identities, unexpected romance,

As we wrap up another busy week in Menomonie, I wanted to share a few things I'm looking forward to around our community. First, I hope you'll join us for the Grand Reopening of Wakanda Park on Friday, June 19. Thanks to the support of community partners, the park now features resurfaced courts, upgraded basketball amenities, and improved batting cages that will serve residents and visitors for years to come. Just around the corner, Murals in Menomonie officially begins June

Our new 2026-2027 Season is HERE! Tickets are available for purchase: Mabel Members | Thursday, June 18th at 10am General Public | Saturday, June 20th at 10am View the new schedule on our website at https://www.mabeltainter.org/schedule Mabel Members will receive the Early Access code via email at 10am on Thursday, June 18 to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Have questions about your membership status? Email director@mabeltainter.org or check out

Sizzle into summer with strength and better balance! Don't let the summer heat slow you down. Join our Virtual StrongBodies series from the comfort of your own home (and air conditioning!) to build strength, flexibility, and confidence all season long. Let’s stay active, healthy, and strong together this summer! Register online here: https://go.wisc.edu/566c4x Learn more about StrongBodies here: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/ From the Wisconsin Strong Bodies

Summer evenings are calling! Join us Thursdays at 7 p.m. for Music in the Park at the Colfax Fairgrounds Beer Tent. Enjoy live music, browse the Farmers Market from 4–8 p.m., grab a bite from the Tasty Trolley Food Truck, and spend a relaxing evening with friends, family, and neighbors. We can't wait to see you! From the Colfax Woman's Club Facebook page.

The following area students have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year, ending in May. Qualification for the Dean's List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned at least a 3.5 semester grade point average and carried a minimum of 12 credits. UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year institutions com

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh officials have released the names of students who qualified for the Dean's List and University Honor Roll in spring 2026. The term grade-point average (GPA) requirement for University Honor Roll is 3.3; the term GPA requirement for Dean's List is 3.75 out of a possible 4.0. To qualify, a student must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. (P/F courses do not count toward a 12-credit minimum.) There can be no individual grades below

We have openings for our Intro to Pom class in July for ages 4-7 at 2:30 pm. Class is at the Leisure Services Center gym and taught by Coach Emily, the High School Cheer Coach. Sign up HERE. From the Menomonie Parks and Rec. Facebook page.

Join UW–Madison Extension and Master Gardeners for three free events celebrating Wisconsin's pollinators and learning how to create pollinator-friendly gardens. June 20 | 10–11 a.m. Chippewa Falls Community Garden (near Marshall Park) Explore the world of pollinators, learn simple ways to attract them to your yard, and enjoy activities for children. June 24 | 10:30 a.m.–Noon Dunn County Government Center, 3001 US Highway 12 E, Menomonie Explore 17 native plant species, learn