Why can’t La Crosse have something like this? Thought Jon Holthaus, while attending a festival in northern Wisconsin and so began the story of Country Boom. This is the festival experience you’ve been waiting for, nestled in the old golf course at Maple Grove Venues and close to home. Country Boom is all about creating […]
Every summer we gather for a day on the links for a good cause, The Rock Foundation. It’s a super fun day full of golf, challenges, contests, prizes and bacon! Yup, bacon. Talk Birdie to Me is set for June 18th, 2021 at Valley High Golf Club. A day of shenanigans with 36 teams set
I may be dating myself, but when I first started recruiting, it was different! I’d call the local newspaper, tell them what Iwas looking for and they would post it. The post read something like this, “Local Business looking for an employee who has the following…apply today.” The applicants came in and I’d hire someone.
Big Bikes for Little Tikes is our annual motorcycle ride through the Coulee Region with a very special purpose…to make the wish of a local child come true. Big Bikes has been riding for a reason for over 20 years and along the way we’ve met some incredible families and have made some life-long friends.
For anyone who hires people, you know it’s hard out there! Despite what the numbers are telling us, we all know how difficult it is to find and secure great talent! There are a lot of definitions to the word “courtship”. One of the definitions, according to Merriam Webster, is “an attempt to convince someone
It all started on October 5th 1982. On that auspicious day Phil Costigan, the radio legend, found his calling. From his illustrious career on KQ98 to his Caledonia Football coaching days, he’s made a name for himself. Everyone knows Phil and they all have kind words to say. Basically, Phil Costigan is an icon, but
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Mike Kearns was an amazing broadcaster, co-worker and friend. Since I heard the news of his passing, I can’t stop thinking about all the fun times I was lucky enough to be a part of. There were just so many, but here’s one that still really makes me smile. Every year, after basketball season, Mike
Live music. One of the most enjoyable human experiences and one we’ve missed so much during this long and strange year. Over the pasts few months, we’ve been be joined by area musicians, who have generously shared their talents with our community. These shows, LIVE from the Sound Lounge, have allowed our friends and neighbors
Have you ever sat there, staring at your website wondering why it isn’t working and how you could make it better? You might have struggled to notice the contrast between an effective website and your own – or maybe you didn’t even get that far. That’s okay; there’s a few things you can do to
For 16 years, we’ve been gathering on Pearl Street in Downtown La Crosse for some St. Paddy’s Day fun. It’s 95.7 The Rock’s annual St. Paddy’s Day .01K! That’s right – 32.8 feet to be exact. We call it the world’s shortest run/walk. Beside the silly fun of it all, proceeds from the event benefit
