Elizabeth R. Beyer Foster passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 after a short illness at Oak Gardens Place assisted living in Altoona, WI. Beth was born in Milwaukee, WI, the youngest of six children born to Eunice (Slominski) and Alex C. Beyer. She attended Riverside High School in Milwaukee and completed two years at Berlin High School in Berlin, WI. It was in Berlin that Beth met and married her husband, John Joseph "Joe" Foster. Beth is survived by her two children, five

David Allen Miller: April 15, 1942 – June 13, 2026 David Allen Miller, 84, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and the memories of a well lived life. David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He believed in hard work, responsibility, kindness, and the importance of family. Throughout his life, he found joy in helping others, sharing stories, learning new things, and spending time with those he loved.

By Stephanie Perry A Community Celebration The Wilson Place Museum is celebrating 50 years as a museum, but the weekend is really about bringing people together. Many Menomonie residents have never toured the mansion, and this anniversary celebration offers an opportunity to experience the historic home while enjoying music, family activities, food, and special programs. A highlight of the celebration is the Wilson Place Time Capsule Project, giving visitors an opportunity to

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.

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

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

Ilene M. Steinmeyer, age 87, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away June 17, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System–Red Cedar in Menomonie. Ilene was born on October 4, 1938, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Reuben and Iona (Wilder) Siewert. She attended Jobs School through the eighth grade and later graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School. She was united in marriage to Paul Steinmeyer and together they had three children. Ilene had a passion for travel and enjoyed exploring both

Virgil D. Bundy, age 94, of Elmwood, WI, passed away on June 2, 2026, at Welcome Home Assisted Living in Elmwood, WI. He was born on September 26, 1932, to Merle and Gladys (DeLong) Bundy in Eau Galle, WI. He grew up in the Eau Galle area. He went to grade school in Eau Galle and attended Durand High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged and received the Purple Heart. When he returned to Wisconsin, he worked various jobs