WIZM - La Crosse Talk Interviews

Author Ron Faiola joined Kevin Millard on La Crosse Talk on Thursday morning to discuss his latest book, Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Another Round. It continues the story of the many supper clubs around the state. His WisconsinSupperClubs.com website lists more than 250 supper clubs around the state including ones here in the Coulee Region. 

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What is the the Kiwanis Club of La Crosse and what do they do in the community? Those questions are answered by Abbie Leithold-Gerzema and Cedric Friesen, two members of the Kiwanis. Both discuss the causes the organization raises funds for, how they help children, and how to become a member. 

For more details, you can go to the Kiwanis Club of La Crosse website. 

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The City of La Crosse has been selected to join the Love Your Block initiative led by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University.  Jenna Dinkel Associate Planner talks about next steps for the grant program locally.

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Caregivers are invited to join the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the La Crosse County on Saturday October 24, for the Caring Better and Braver Conference.

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Matt Faron is a mortgage loan officer at Firefighters Credit Union.  Matt was a guest on LaCrosseTalk discussing mortgage rates and the local housing market.

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Melinda Meyers is a nationally known gardening expert.  She participated in the Invasive Species conference and appeared on LaCrosseTalk to discuss the three day event.

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Compass Now is a collaboration by Great Rivers United Wyand partner groups which are looking to make improvements and help people in the area.  The Compass Now survey is a chance for you to share your opinions and help GRUW decide how to allocate funds and help address issues in the area.  Liz Evans discussed the survey on LaCrosseTalk.

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October is breast cancer awareness month and early detection, treatment and improved outcomes remain important.  Yet far fewer conversations focus on what happens after treatment ends.  Dr. Kim Dittus is a medical oncologist at UW-Health Carbone Cancer Center.  She spoke to LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer about survivorship, emotional and social needs many patients face after treatment. 

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C-M-N radio-a-thon reminds us of how helping kids and families can truly make miracles.  The CMN radio-a-thon takes place October 8 & 9 6am - 6 pm.  Give a listen and help local kids and local families.

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Chief Southworth began his career with the Onalaska  Department as a firefighter and advanced through the ranks serving as firefighter lieutenant, assistant chief and Interim Fire Chief.  Now as Chief he continues work with emergency response, fire prevention efforts and fire calls.  The Chief discussed his work and opppotunities with LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer on W-I-Z-M.

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