Alma NewsLocal news for Alma, WI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Power cooperative makes move to preserve Mississippi bluff land- April 25, 2008 "This is a wonderful collaboration between industry and environment, which is resulting in the preservation of a unique and spectacular natural area" Power cooperative makes move to preserve Mississippi bluff land A 110-acre parcel of Mississippi River bluff land has been preserved by La Crosse-based Dairyland Power Cooperative. via Rivertowns.nethttp://www.topix.net/city/alma-wi/2008/04/power-cooperative-makes-move-to-preserve-mississ... Bluffland Preservation- April 23, 2008 A local power company is preserving more than 100 acres. Dairyland Power Cooperative is allowing the Mississippi Valley Conservancy to permanently preserve 110 acres of bluffland along the Mississippi River ... via WEAU-TV Eau Clairehttp://www.topix.net/city/alma-wi/2008/04/bluffland-preservation?fromrss=1 Wind farms kick up protest- April 21, 2008 "Anytime you talk about putting anything in the lake, there is going to be opposition" Given Wisconsin's reputation as a "green" state, it would seem that a proposal to construct wind farms in Lake Michigan and Lake Superior off the state's shores would easily be approved. via Leader-Telegramhttp://www.topix.net/city/alma-wi/2008/04/wind-farms-kick-up-protest?fromrss=1 Stuff to do: Today's top picks- April 19, 2008 Parallel 44 Spring Open House: 3-7 p.m. today at Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road, Stangelville. via Green Bay Press-Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/alma-wi/2008/04/stuff-to-do-todays-top-picks?fromrss=1 'River Rat' shows award-winning documentary of life on Mississippi- April 17, 2008 "Sometimes it's a hard time to put the outdoors into words, and I think (Salway) does that in a great way." Salaway tells tales of living off land near river Media Credit: Kim Acheson Kenny Salaway speaks to visitors about his life on as a "River Rat" on the Mississippi River Tuesday night in Schofield Auditorium. via The Spectatorhttp://www.topix.net/city/alma-wi/2008/04/river-rat-shows-award-winning-documentary-of-lif... Buffalo County duties to be altered- April 11, 2008 "We're stepping back to where we should have been to start with." The Buffalo County Board will reorganize Tuesday, April 15, when the county administrator will be replaced with a county coordinator. via Leader-Telegramhttp://www.topix.net/city/alma-wi/2008/04/buffalo-county-duties-to-be-altered?fromrss=1 Doyle Signs Ag Education & Workforce Development Council Bill- April 9, 2008 "The Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council will be a valuable resource for identifying and addressing agriculture's education and employment needs." A program that attempts to address the projected shortfalls the workforce needs to fuel Wisconsin agriculture has now become law. via Wisconsin Ag Connectionhttp://www.topix.net/city/alma-wi/2008/04/doyle-signs-ag-education-workforce-development-c... Health care costs concerns community- April 7, 2008 "Hands-on experience is really cool" University study of Western Wisconsin calls for policy change Tara Bannow Issue date: 4708 Section: News When surveyed, 95 percent of Western Wisconsin participants agreed it is extremely or very important ... via The Spectatorhttp://www.topix.net/city/alma-wi/2008/04/health-care-costs-concerns-community?fromrss=1 |