Get ready to feel the rhythm again!  Quentin Volk previews the 2026 Eau Claire Jazz Fest and let’s just say, like always, its going to swing in all the right ways.   This year’s event is Friday April 17th and Saturday April 18th throughout downtown Eau Claire. Quentin gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what’s in store and why this is one of the coolest events on the area’s spring calendar. We also discuss favorite memories, what makes this event so special and how the festival continues to  grow.

#eauclairemusic #chippewavalleymusic #liveevents#livemusic #localentertainment #pablocenter #podcastrecommendation  #supportlocalmusic #eauclairejazzfest 

On this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry invites Brad Hentschel back into the show! Brad is the city planner for the City of Chippewa Falls. Kicking off the podcast is a conversation about some upcoming infrastructure and safety projects for the city. They talk about the improvements that are planned to be coming to Allen Park as well, including trails and a possible plaza. Other topics that are discussed include, creation of affordable housing, the hospital projects, neighborhood developments, the future of the Family Fare building, and more! Ending off the episode Jerry asks Brad some lightning round questions.

The co-curricular experience at McDonell is explored from the personal perspective of Band Director Deacon Sean Hansonand Senior Daniel Green.  Deacon Hanson, he has been at the school since 2012 helping lead the bands while Daniel playstenor sax (along with trying his hand at acting in this year’s musical).  What inspires Deacon Hanson that keeps himcoming back?  Daniel details how participating in co-curriculars allows him an opportunity to move outside ofhis comfort zone. Deacon Hanson also gives us a deeper appreciation to music and its inherent impact on our self-awareness.

#catholicpodcast  #faithandlearning #catholicschools#educationwithpurpose #chippewavalley #wisconsinschools

A busy week for the Eau Claire City Council begins with a decision with "accidental hypocrisy" attached to it

Its the Chippewa Valley's Game Show! Hosted by The Phoenix Taproom and Kitchen, listen to this month's episode to see which of our celebrity guests comes out on top

Luong Huynh (American Red Cross)

Andrew Salvaterra (Eau Claire Children's Theatre)

Quentin Volk (Eau Claire Jazz Fest)

UWEC's Jason Verdugo just had his first significant win (after a lot of losses)…the Stout/UWEC rivalry is heated now…and who the heck are the Eau Claire Eagles and why Uncle Scotty is again begging for this madness to stop.

UWEC's Jason Verdugo just had his first significant win (after a lot of losses)…the Stout/UWEC rivalry is heated now…and who the heck are the Eau Claire Eagles and why Uncle Scotty is again begging for this madness to stop.

Collaboration opportunities between the school and localorganizations are always sought after.  On this episode, we learn about one ongoing student-led community serviceproject connecting the CHI-HI Future Business Leaders of America and the Chippewa Falls Veterans Home.  Student Evan Mast, along with FBLA advisor and Marleana LeMay and Veterans Home Life Enrichment Director Aarica Bochman share details on the program, the benefit to the homeand how this is “filling the cup” for the students.

#publicschools #educationinwisconsin #insidetheclassroom#k12education #futureleaders #wisconsinschools #chippewafallsschools

This week, Dan gets right into the recent elections, going

overall of the results of the local elections. Next he touches on the recent incident in Chippewa falls involving a gunfight between an armed man and a police officer. Marcon Shooting is trying to strike a deal with the Lake Hallie Police Department, allowing them to make use of the shooting range and training services there. Ending the episode is a conversation about the Muslim population and their integration in our American societies, before talking about

upcoming races and elections in the coming year.

The NHL Playoffs start this week and Derek sets the stage