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Krueger to retire at end of school year

Nov 23, 20232 min read
After three and a half decades in the Wisconsin school system, West De Pere School Superintendent Dennis Krueger will retire.
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St. Norbert College 125: The start of something big

Nov 20, 20234 min read
The 1920s saw continued growth in student body and programs, while their facilities remained at the same footprint as the college struggled to garner funding to make wanted changes.
The 1910-11 St. Norbert College band, under the direction of director, Father Raphael Gerard Geven, poses next to Main Hall. St. Nobert College photo

St. Norbert College 125: Building on faith

Nov 12, 20233 min read
In April 1903, a high mass and dedication celebrated the structure that was to make St. Norbert College one of the “most up-to-date institutions for young students in this state” at that time.
Lisa Boyd

Building pathways

Nov 6, 20234 min read
West De Pere High School Counselor Lisa Boyd was recently selected by the Wisconsin School Counselor Association as the 2024 Wisconsin School Counselor of the Year.
Pennings

St. Norbert College celebrates 125 years

Oct 29, 20234 min read
“From Fr. Pennings — who would later become Abbot Pennings — teaching Latin to the very first SNC students, to the admission of women more than 70 years ago, to the Class of 2027 welcomed several weeks ago … ours is an institution that has adapted to changing circumstances, while remaining centered in our Catholic, Norbertine and liberal arts mission. Resilience is in our DNA, as reflected in the 900-year-old Norbertine heritage and our own 125-year history as a well-respected educational institution,” said St. Norbert College President Laurie Joyner.
Outside of CoVantage Credit Union building

De Pere Branch of CoVantage Credit Union opens new De Pere facility

Oct 19, 20232 min read
Following a half year of construction CoVantage Credit Union is opening their new De Pere location — a three-story, 24,000 square-foot building — at 1225 Lawrence Drive.
Wine glasses

Preparations underway for 10th annual Wine Beer and Cheese Festival

Oct 11, 20232 min read
The De Pere Optimists Club will be hosting its 10th annual Wine Beer and Cheese Festival at the Swan Club, a ballroom in De Pere.
Element celebrates 20th anniversary

Element celebrates 20th anniversary

Oct 11, 20232 min read
After two decades, on Sept. 21, Element, a local marketing agency, celebrated its twentieth anniversary.
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De Pere School District looks at options for handling growing student population

Oct 8, 20236 min read
The Unified School District of De Pere is looking at placing two questions on the ballot next year in either the spring or fall 2024 elections.
Child going down a slide

Redbirds celebrate opening of The Best Nest

Oct 4, 20232 min read
Students at Dickinson Elementary are reaping the benefits of their Read-A-Thon, which took place in March, as the funds they raised has allowed for the replacement of Dickinson’s more than 30-year-old playground.
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