Good morning, La Crosse.

Today, Dairyland Power Cooperative employees completed five community service projects including cleaning parks and the Richland County Fairgrounds in Arcadia as part of their annual Day of Service during National Co-op Month — a tradition that reflects their cooperative principles.

Logan and Central high schools held their annual Battle for a Cause volleyball match on Oct.

6 to honor teacher Sheila Wirkus and volleyball mom Kelsey Schieffer, who is now cancer-free. The event raised over $2,000 for Schieffer's family and she will have a double mastectomy on Oct. 27.

The Dolly Museum and Hotel opened today in downtown La Crosse.

The new venue—boasting local art displays and historical exhibits—offers an engaging cultural hub for the community.

La Crosse Public Schools board approved a resolution requesting state permission to start classes on Aug.

19 next fall *the third exemption in a row* to save on bussing costs by filling buses with both public and private school students.

Trempealeau Elementary was named an Apple Distinguished School (press release issued on Oct.

7) for its strong use of technology in learning.

Today, Viterbo University received its two largest federal grants ever—a $3.25 million HRSA grant for mental health counseling scholarships and a $2.94 million Title III grant for nursing and program upgrades—that will be distributed over five years.

Trempealeau Elementary School was named an Apple Distinguished School today in recognition of its innovative use of technology to prepare students for the 21st century — the recognition was celebrated with a scavenger hunt as Principal Melanie Bawek praised the dedicated staff.

A local museum uses goats to clear invasive plants from its grounds as a natural alternative to chemical treatments.

The animal-led program will continue into the fall to improve landscape management in the area.