The City of Eau Claire is getting the shaft...a disturbing incident at a local school...downtown businesses clapping back on paid parking...and Scott admits he isn't quite as young as he once was.

Community Banks remain a central role in communities across Wisconsin and Rose Oswald-Poels, the President of the Wisconsin Bankers Association joins the program to highlight that. She shares her perspective on the current banking landscape, the challenges and opportunities facing banks and how community banks support Wisconsin towns and cities.  

Rose herself is someone who carries lots of weight in thefinancial industry in Wisconsin with plenty of respect accumulated over a 15 year stint heading the WBA.

#smallbusinessfinancing #wisconsinbanking#wisconsinfinancing #communitybanks #eauclaire #eauclairepodcast#wisconsinpodcast

A new school year brings new faces, including with the MACS.  Molly introduces us to Megan Mai, the new principal at St. Charles Borroemeo Preschool and Primary School. Her background includes an extensive education and even teaching in Belize! She shares her impressions of the area since moving to town, what she is the most excited about with joining the MACS and what inspired her to more Christ-like.

#catholicpodcast  #faithandlearning #catholicschools#educationwithpurpose #chippewavalley #wisconsinschools #chippewafalls#gochippewa

A new season of UW-Eau Claire Blugold athletics are here andMarketing & Promotions Coordinator Clare Hohman is on this month. We learn what it takes to market 25 sports, creating memorable game day experiences and keep the community engaged.

-           The way her position has grown and evolved overthe years.

-           The impact of The Sonnentag and memories on Zorn.

-           What she loves about her job.

-           Coordinator schedules with six different venues.

-           Her most memorable moments.

-           The positive experience she had being a cancer patientat Mayo.

-           Her advice.

#uwecathletics #uwec #eauclairewi #chippewavalley#localsports #eauclairewisconsin #wisconsinpodcast #collegeathletics#collegesports #localpodcast #eauclairepodcast

Dust off the lederhosen, warm up the polka moves andpractice your best “PROST!”

Oktoberfest returns to the fairgrounds Sept. 18 & 19 andBuddy and Jaynee Brennan, the festmeister and festmeistrian for this year’s even stop by.  They preview a largenumber of events from the Golden Keg procession and Glockenspiel performances to live music, food and drink.

This is an annual event that nearly went away not long ago,and we learn about the changes that were made that evolved it to what it isnow.

We are also joined by Jill Herriges with the CommunityFoundation of Chippewa and gain more insight into the event’s more than twodecade history and impact on the community.

#chippewafallsoktoberfest,#chippewafalls #oktoberfest, WisconsinOktoberfest #localpodcast#eauclairepodcast #wisconsinpodcast #eauclairewi #livemusic #liveevent#communityevents

Some area leaders are looking to make a significant change to local television. We discuss that and more on the newest Talk of the Town

A new puppy is an exciting and adorable time, but can be overwhelming too.  In this episode, Heather shares helpful tips for surviving-and enjoying- that first month with your new furry family member.  Why you need to take stock of your ownschedule and environment and how that sets the standard. What goals and expectations should you have?

#eauclaire #eauclairepodcast #puppytips #newpuppy #puppyparent #petpodcast #furryfriend#doglovers #newdogowner.

Writing original music and putting shows was the root of thecreation of the group Harlem Hayfield.  However, passion and talent alone don’t make for viable bands in today’s entertainment landscape.  Guitarist Brandon Pilger andSinger Mikey Schoneman discuss building a brand using both old school methods as well as social media.  The sacrificesthey’ve had to make in order to carve out a career in music.  Handling setbacks and the advice they have for those who want to make their passion their career.

Harlem Hayfield will be performing their music that they’vecoined “Rustbelt Soul”  at The Heyde Centeron Saturday October 3rd.  They perform original music that draws a from southern rock and 70s funk, with thestorytelling inspired by both the decline but optimistic romancing of their hometown in Illinois.

#chippewafalls #gochippewa #eauclaire #liveentertainment #livemusic #originalmusic #supportlocalartists #wisconsinart #creativewisconsin

This week we talk about store promotions with local business memberships, a transition between seasons and Trump’s recent act to rename Lake Ontario to Lake of America.

The podcast is back for another year, catching up on the summer that has been and the races to come in the MLB. Plus, thoughts on the NFL's decision to nix the Pro Bowl as a physical competition.