Wednesday, April 22
Edition #346
GOOD MORNING, COULEE
Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…
💼 Looking for a job? We’ve got some listings for you to check out.
🤔 Okay, big feelings about yesterday’s font. Thanks for the feedback. Also, you guys know a lot about fonts. How about I change it to Papyrus? Kidding. Hopefully this is better. But you can’t make me not like Papyrus.
📚 Read new books. Make new friends. Book Club @ Living Simply Well tonight (and it’s free) »
🐶🐱 You know how we do things around here. Pet of the week—coming right up.
🎨 Sip & Paint this weekend at All Glazed Up. Bouquet Spring Painting this week. »
Grateful. Grounded. Caffeinated. Let’s do this. 👇
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TODAY’S (GOOD) NEWS
Onalaska community to honor Michael McMahon at Wall of Honor ceremony // News 8 Now »
Western Technical College's annual plant sale starts // News 8 Now »
College students save man trapped in apartment fire // News 8 Now »
Two Tomah teens recognized for helping reunite lost boy with family // WXOW »
Steppin' Out in Pink uses leftover merchandise to support patients in need // WXOW »
Local nonprofit honored with Friends of Public Health award // WXOW »
La Crosse Area Y Gala to Celebrate Houser Facility's 20th Anniversary // WXOW »
14 Days of Her: Stories of Becoming, Belonging, & Boldness - Day 5 // Good Morning, Coulee »
WEATHER REPORT
🌅 Sunrise: 6:10am · 🌇 Sunset: 7:57pm · 🌙 Moon: Waxing Crescent (37.5%)
WEDNESDAY // ☀️ Sunny · High 84°, Low 60° · Warmest day of the week
THURSDAY // 🌦️ PM Showers · High 82°, Low 54° · Keep an umbrella in the car
FRIDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 63°, Low 42° · Cool-down arrives — layer up
SATURDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 68°, Low 45° · Nice rebound for the weekend
SUNDAY // 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy · High 66°, Low 48° · Gray but mild
MONDAY // 🌧️ Rain · High 59°, Low 43° · Best chance of rain all week
TUESDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers · High 58°, Low 42° · Lingering showers to start the day
⚠️ Heads Up: Monday brings the week's biggest rain — 70% chance. Plan accordingly if you've got outdoor plans.
HAPPENINGS
🎨 Messy Kids Art // Wed, Apr 22 // 4:30PM–5:30PM // Holmen Library // Event Link ➡️
Get messy and creative at the library with nature-inspired art projects celebrating Earth and kindness. Enjoy a special video message from author C.C. Harrington!
🎵 Live Music Nights at Mirage Sports Bar // Wed, Apr 22 // 6:00PM–9:00PM // Mirage Sports Bar // Event Link ➡️
Enjoy live music every Wednesday in April at Mirage Sports Bar! Discover talented local artists, extended happy hour, and free entry.
📚 Storytime // Wed, Apr 22 // 9:30AM–10:00AM // Main Library, Main Hall // Event Link ➡️
This is a 30-minute storytime for children aged 10-24 months, featuring stories, singing, exploring, and play with lots of movement and laughter.
🌱 Community Plant Sale // Wed, Apr 22 // 9:00AM–5:00PM // Western Technical College, Horticulture Education Center // Event Link ➡️
Join the Community Plant Sale for a day full of plants, creativity, and community. This event offers free bare-root trees and shrubs, opportunities to build flower baskets, garden decor, and unique growing supplies. Free parking is available.
🧀 Charuterie Board Basics w/Bread & Boards // Thu, Apr 23 // 6:00PM–7:00PM // Holmen Area Community Center // Event Link ➡️
Craft a stunning charcuterie board with Bread & Boards! Learn simple techniques to arrange delicious meats, cheeses, and more for your next gathering.
🎷 Jazz Combos Concert & Jam Session // Thu, Apr 23 // 6:30PM–8:00PM // Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts // Event Link ➡️
Kick off ArtsFest with a dynamic Jazz Combos concert, then join the public jam session! Bring your instrument and celebrate music with us.
💧 Happy Dancing Turtle Presents: The Water Cycle // Thu, Apr 23 // 4:00PM–5:00PM // La Crescent Community Building // Event Link ➡️
Join Nora and Delaney from Happy Dancing Turtle for an hour-long event exploring the wonders of water and how to keep it clean. Become a water droplet and take a journey through the water cycle!
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COULEE CALLS IT
When the weather finally turns warm, you're first found… 🌤️
JOB LISTINGS
📋 Title: Data Services Manager
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (School District of La Crosse)
💰 Pay: $84,400 per year
⏰ Type: Full-time (260 days/year) — Start date: May 4, 2026
📝 Summary: The School District of La Crosse is hiring a Data Services Manager in the District Office, reporting to the Supervisor of Information Technology. Full qualifications and responsibilities are available via the application link.
📋 Title: Marketing & Equipment Listing Specialist
📍 Location: Onalaska, WI (Fleet XL Inc)
💰 Pay: $28–$31 per hour
⏰ Type: Full-time
📝 Summary: Fleet XL, a growing semi-trailer and transportation equipment dealership, is looking for a hands-on Marketing & Equipment Listing Specialist to own their digital presence. You'll photograph equipment, write listings, manage inventory across platforms, and support the sales team — both in the office and out in the yard.
📋 Title: Administrative Coordinator
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Green Circle Recycling)
💰 Pay: $21–$24 per hour
⏰ Type: Full-time
📝 Summary: Green Circle Recycling is hiring an entry-level Administrative Coordinator to support daily operations across their recycling facilities. You'll handle billing, logistics coordination, compliance documentation, safety programs, and employee records — with real opportunities for growth in title and compensation.
SONG OF THE DAY
Overboard - Stay Outside
TODAY’S THOUGHT
“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”
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