Seeing Stars: Have you seen U.S., Chinese space stations in the night sky?

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative There are always humans above us in space. When looking at the night sky, have you seen the International Space Station zooming overhead? Check NASA’s Spot the Station page for times it passes overhead. The sun reflects...

Senior menus for Dec. 9–13

Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Note: The Wilton meal site closed permanently Sept. 6. Monday, Dec....

Former KVR  director to host book talk

Former Kickapoo Valley Reserve Executive Director Marby West, author of the newly released “Protecting Paradise in the Driftless: How the … Read the rest

Runners place in conference, sectional

Cross country runners competed in the Scenic Bluffs Conference championship meet Oct. 19 and the Division 3 Sectional meet at Prairie Du Chien on Oct. 26, with teams and individuals competing for the top spots in conference and advancing to the state meet. Katie Field...

Royall volleyball rolls to regional title

Royall volleyball captured a stunner of a finish over No. 1 Highland in the sectional final Oct. 26. Royall gained wins in the first and second sets, 25–22 and 25–20, as Highland came back 25–22 in the third. Royall sealed the win in the fourth set, 27–25, for the...

Hillsboro too much for Brookwood

The Brookwood volleyball team advanced to the Division 4 regional final matchup on Oct. 26 against Hillsboro after a 3–0 win over Kickapoo on Oct. 24. Brookwood kept a steady pace against Hillsboro in the first set for a close-set win for Hillsboro 27–25. Brookwood...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 13–26

Sunday, Oct. 13: The sheriff’s office received a call for help with a vehicle lock out near Three Chimney Road in Viroqua. A dog inside in the vehicle had inadvertently tripped the lock. The deputy was able to assist the owner gain access to the vehicle.  Wednesday,...

N-O-W students take part in Performing Arts Fair

Contributed by N-O-W Elementary School — Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary School fifth-graders were presented an opportunity to present something fun at our school’s Performing Arts Fair. Seven students volunteered to showcase a special talent. Performances ranged...

Veterans Day programs slated at local schools

Local schools will offer Veterans Day programs on Monday, Nov. 11.  Brookwood High School will host its program at 10:30 a.m. in the varsity gymnasium. All veterans and guests are invited for lunch in the high school cafeteria after the program. Parking will be...

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