We absolutely love to see people coming together to make their community a better place. A couple years ago, citizens of Hudson took it upon themselves to stop the polarizing and bring their community together. They began the Hudson Golden Rule Initiative. To learn more about this initiative, read the recent article from the Star-Observer […]
Pierce County Community Assembly What do we care most about? What kind of community do we want to live in? What is threatening our community? How can we work together to create change and transformation? We invite you to join with fellow residents from across Pierce County to explore how we can move our communities […]
“Gov. Evers: Announces $10 million to improve access to clean drinking water across the state” – WisPolitics.com We’ve heard concerns in our communities about well water quality. A new program is coming soon that expands who can get help to make sure their tap water is safe to drink. Read the full article explaining this […]
“Here are 5 ways Wisconsin’s environment could be impacted by spending through the Inflation Reduction Act” – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel We’ve heard over and over from our community in Western WI that the environment and climate change are top concerns. A resident in Spring Valley has shared that the bigger storms are causing damage to […]
The Democracy Tour Comes to River Falls The Democracy Tour is coming to River Falls! Join Building Unity in Hoffman Park to build the movement and get out the vote. There will be a potluck picnic so bring food to share if you can. Find out more about the event here.
CAB Opening at River Falls Days to Benefit Ukrainian Children All funds earned at the Community Arts Base Meet the Artists open house will be awarded to Paul Gavrilyuk, Founding President of REBUILD UKRAINE and Theology professor at The University of St. Thomas, for use by the teacher’s cooperative in Budva, Montenegro, in serving Ukrainian […]
Non-Partisan Vigil for Gun Safety to be held June 12 In conjunction with the Young People’s March for Our Lives in Washington D.C., all are invited to join a non-partisan candlelight vigil on June 12 from 6-7PM at River Falls Veteran’s Park. The vigil is to be followed by a memorial for victims of the […]
Financial Help for Homeowners Are you a homeowner in Wisconsin who has been financially impacted since January 21, 2020? You may be able to receive help with overdue housing bills. Check out the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program. See if you can apply here.
Election Observers Needed We need your help. LWVWI is recruiting volunteers from across the state to serve as election observers during the April 5 Election. Volunteer election observers help ensure we have a fair election by watching for signs of voter disenfranchisement and intimidation and by monitoring the way Wisconsin’s election laws and procedures are […]
The Future of River Falls Do you have ideas for the future of River Falls? Well, River Falls wants to hear from you. The Comprehensive Plan, Outdoor Recreation Plan, and Bike and Pedestrian Plan are being updated to set goals for the next 20 years! If you would like to provide feedback as these decisions […]
Broadband access is coming There has been a continuous effort to expand broadband internet access in Wisconsin in the past year, especially in the rural parts of Western Wisconsin. Through state-level funding, local broadband services will bring broadband to the towns of Ellsworth, Clifton, River Falls, El Paso, Martell, Hartland, Oak Grove, Kinnickinnic, and Trimbelle. […]
Well Water Testing in Pierce County Residents of Pierce County! Please take advantage of this opportunity to get your water tested at a reduced rate. Well water testing in Pierce County! Preregister by August 13th, online, stop by the Land Conservation Office, or send check by mail. Sample kit return on August 30th 4-6PM in […]
Wisconsin Farmers Union Hiring Rural Organizer The Wisconsin Farmers Union is hiring a Rural Organizer. The position is looking for someone to: ● Build strong relationships through one-to-one meetings that explore self-interest, shared values, and mutual commitment in order to identify, recruit, and develop grassroots leaders. ● Create participatory team structures that are inclusive, welcoming […]
Planetary Health: A New Story Begins! Planetary Health: A New Story Begins! Thursday, January 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM As COVID-19 vaccines become more and more available, humans have a choice. Will we return to old habits that threaten our survival, or will we begin a new story, one that promotes health and well-being […]
PCGRO has a Logo! PCGRO is very grateful to Charisa Cairn for creating our new logo! Learn more about our projects and join our efforts! Contact us through our website and we’ll get back to you right away.
Broadband for Pierce County Are you frustrated with your internet access? Is it too slow or too expensive? Help bring high-speed internet access to Pierce County. Support the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. Sign a letter to tell our Senators that you want to pass Senate bill 4201 that will bridge the digital divide in Pierce […]
PCGRO Helps Bring Training to Leaders in Pierce County For more videos from PCGRO, go to our YouTube Channel.
Protect Yourself from Covid-19 – Take Action What Help protect yourself from COVID-19 by supporting our Pierce County Director of Public Health, AZ Snyder and by encouraging your county supervisor to adopt a communicable disease ordinance. When JULY 14th at 6:00 p.m. River Falls High School Auditorium, Pierce County Board Meeting to consider proposed public health […]
Poem: Pioneer Village by Maureen Ash Pioneer Village I’ve always liked this sort of thing, history, the olden days, pretending I live here, this cabin or soddy or small white frame house spare with just some nails for their hand-sewn jackets, a shelf for stained crockery, one or two cups. A street of old buildings […]
Poem: After the Burn by Maureen Ash After the Burn We walk around the field we burned,grass growing back so tender and green,and it’s like a new addition to the housefreshly dry-walled and painted, so roomy nowand lighter, more airy, the horizon made sharp. Fire scoured it down to where we can seehow the land […]