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Colby makes cuts to proposed budget

Cuts to the city of Colby’s 2026 budget will still need to be made before next month based on discussions by the city’s finance committee meeting held last Tuesday evening.

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Clark County proposes its lowest tax rate in 38 years

Clark County’s 2026 tax rate is expected to be the lowest it’s been in nearly 40 years, according to the proposed budget reviewed by the county board of supervisors at its Oct. 9 meeting.The proposed tax rate, at $5.88 per $1,000 in property value, is the lowest rate the county has seen in 38 years, when the tax rate was $4.75 back in 1987.With the proposed tax rate, residents can expect a sav...

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Marathon Co. OK’s budget for hearing

Marathon County’s committee in charge of finances voted Monday to publish the county’s proposed 2026 budget with just one minor change from what the county administrator presented at the end of last month.Monday’s motion will allow the county to hold a required public hearing on the budget at 6 p.m. on Nov. 3, when residents are invited to provide input on the roughly $200 million proposal, ...

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Over 1,100 students experience the Highground’s Education Days

Students from 17 schools and homeschool students attended Education Days at The Highground Veterans Memorial Park Sept. 30-Oct. 3. This memorable event focused on providing age-appropriate presentations about our nation’s military history, global cultures and information about The Highground as well as a unique opportunity to watch an official flag retirement ceremony.On Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, fif...

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Dairy, calcium and heart health – What Wisconsinites should know

According to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), our state has nearly 1,200 licensed cheesemakers. We also produce more than 600 types, styles, and varieties of cheese- nearly double the number of any other state! As America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin has built a rich tradition around milk, cheese, and other dairy products. But when it comes to heart healt...

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