GOOD MORNING, COULEE
Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…
🕰️ An Old School Cool photo from 1940
🔥 NEW SEGMENT: Get to know the businesses and business owners that provide your goods and services in the La Crosse community. We’ll introduce Colton from Empowered Movement today.
🎨 Stop in and visit our friends at River City Gallery this Friday. They’ll be one of 10 stops on this month’s First Friday Art Walk »
🎶 Making weekend plans? Mr. Blink. Alpine Inn. It’s gonna be vibes »
🌙 Moon Tunes in Riverside tonight. Here’s who’s playing »
Alright, folks. Let’s get movin. 👇
THOUGHT
“When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children's lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds. I come into the peace of wild things.”
THE GOOD WORD
📖 Eudaemonia (noun) — yoo-dih-MOH-nee-uh
❤️ Deep well-being that comes from living well and doing good—flourishing, not just feeling good.
💡 Why it's good: True eudaemonia isn't a lucky day; it's built from small, honest choices you make all week.
(GOOD) NEWS
National Night Out brings communities together across the Coulee Region // News 8 Now »
La Crosse Loggers celebrate Children's Miracle Network with hero family reunion and jersey auction // News 8 Now »
Major Bicentennial Trail upgrade completed in Lower Hixon Forest // News 8 Now »
40th Miracle Open Golf Classic returns to Fox Hollow // News 8 Now »
WEATHER
🌅 Sunrise: 5:59am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:21pm · 🌙 Last Quarter (45.5%)
👗 What to Wear: Light and breezy — shorts and a tee, great day to be outside.
THURSDAY // ☀️ Sunny
High 83°, Low 61° · Clear skies and low humidity — one of the nicest days of the month
FRIDAY // ⛈️ PM Thunderstorms
High 85°, Low 60° · Beautiful morning before storms fire up in the afternoon — toss an umbrella in the car
SATURDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
High 84°, Low 66° · Clears out nicely — a great summer Saturday
SUNDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 86°, Low 67° · Warm and comfortable — solid weekend weather continues
MONDAY // ⛈️ AM Thunderstorms
High 83°, Low 64° · Storms roll through in the morning — grab an umbrella before heading out, should clear by afternoon
TUESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 83°, Low 63° · Pleasant and mild — a nice mid-week day
WEDNESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 82°, Low 62° · More of the same — comfortable late-summer weather
⚠️ Heads Up: Friday brings afternoon storm chances and Monday brings morning storms — everything in between looks really nice. Enjoy the stretch.
HAPPENINGS
🎨 Makerspace | La Crescent Public Library Thu, Aug 6 · 3:00–5:00PM · Come create, build, and explore at the library Makerspace! STEAM activities for all ages: arts & crafts, blocks & Legos, marble mazes, gears, and electricity & magnetism kits. All are welcome! Learn More →
🎵 People Fest | Driftless Music Gardens Thu, Aug 6 · 4:00–11:00PM · Join us for three nights under the stars to celebrate eighteen years of People Fest with live music, kids activities, food, vendors, workshops, and more! Learn More →
Sculpt on the Slopes @ Mt. La Crosse with Form & Fire Heated Fitness Studio | Mt. La Crosse Thu, Aug 6 · 5:30–8:00PM · Sculpt and burn with Form & Fire Heated Fitness Studio on the Mt. La Crosse patio. Pilates-inspired strength training and cardio, plus post-class bites and beverages. Learn More →
🥦🥕Farmers Market at HCCC | Hmong Center Fri, Aug 7 · 3:30–7:00PM · Discover fresh sourdough and late summer bounty at the Hmong Center Farmers Market. Enjoy local produce and artisanal goods. Learn More →
Splatter Cave | All Glazed Up Fri, Aug 7 · 5:30–6:00PM · 🎵 Let's GLOW girls… 🎵 A 30-minute neon paint-splatter experience under blacklights. Learn More →
🛍️ Friday Night Farm & Flea Market | The Big Old Red Shed Fri, Aug 7 · 3:30–7:30PM · Join the Friday Night Farm & Flea Market at The Big Old Red Shed featuring locally-grown produce, baked goods, fresh meat, handmade items, and unique gifts. Enjoy extended hours from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Learn More →
🛍️ Farmers Market | River Cafe Fri, Aug 7 · 2:00–5:30PM · Explore the best of local! Our market features farm-fresh produce and unique artisan creations. Meet the talented producers and experience the true farm-to-table difference. Learn More →
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BUSINESS
🤝 I am Colton Belloma, the owner of Empowered Movement Chiropractic & Performance in Onalaska. I help active adults move better, recover from pain, and stay doing the activities they love through personalized chiropractic care, movement assessment, and exercise.
💪 At Empowered Movement Chiropractic & Performance, my goal is to help people understand their bodies, not just treat pain. I believe education, movement, and individualized care lead to lasting results. Being a local small business allows me to build genuine relationships with patients and be part of a community that values supporting one another.
❤️ I specialize in movement-based chiropractic care, combining hands-on treatment with personalized exercise plans to help people reduce pain, build resilience, and get back to living an active life. I also offer golf performance assessments through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI).
📍 You can find me at 1500 Green Bay St in La Crosse. Learn more or book an appointment at www.empoweredmovementlax.com or follow me on Instagram @colton_motus_dc for movement tips, injury education, and exercise ideas.
HISTORY
ℹ️ Black and white photograph featuring a view inside Walt's Place in La Crosse, WI, circa 1940. This later became Walt's Restaurant.
COULEE CALLS IT
Stopping at roadside attractions. 🗺️
TRIVIA
🦋 The Great Journey
HANDY-DANDY LINKS
