McKenna Scherer

Eau Claire

Associate Editor at Volume One

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4 Treasures Adventure Park is 10,000 Square Feet of Fun

3 weeks ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

With just over a month under their belts, Kayla and Quincy Turpin and Joe and Sara David – local neighbors-turned-business-partners – describe the feeling of finally opening Eau Claire’s newest kids play park in two words: gratitude and pride. After over a year of anticipation, families officially experienced 4 Treasures Adventure Park (2615 Mall Dr., Eau Claire) for the first time on April 16.
4 Treasures Adventure Park is 6,300 Square Feet of Fun

3 weeks ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

With just over a month under their belts, Kayla and Quincy Turpin and Joe and Sara David – local neighbors-turned-business-partners – describe the feeling of finally opening Eau Claire’s newest kids play park in two words: gratitude and pride. After over a year of anticipation, families officially experienced 4 Treasures Adventure Park (2615 Mall Dr., Eau Claire) for the first time on April 16. The brand-new 6,300-square-foot indoor playground is jam-packed interactive play spaces.
Eau Claire Cracks Top 50 ‘Best Places to Live’ Ranking

3 weeks ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

News TrendsEau Claire Cracks Top 50 ‘Best Places to Live’ Ranking This spring, U.S. News & World Report published its annual rundown of its Best Places to Live rankings – and Eau Claire landed at the tip-top of Wisconsin’s list. Perhaps more notably, Eau Claire is also ranked in the top 50 across the entire nation.
Sojourner House to Continue Year-Round Services in 2025

3 weeks ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

This spring, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse announced it was considering the potential reduction of Sojourner House operations – cutting its year-round offerings to just six months per year – due to declining funding. Sojourner House is the Chippewa Valley's only year-round overnight shelter, located in downtown Eau Claire. As conversation continues in the Chippewa Valley regarding its growing homeless population, the news hit hard.
New Day Resource Center Aims for January 2026 Opening

4 weeks ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

As of May 29, Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council (WDEOC) shared it is closing in on nearly $2 million of contributions and commitments in support of Eau Claire’s first year-round homeless shelter – slated to open January 2026. On April 1, WDEOC announced its intention to launch a multi-million dollar capital campaign to open a Day Resource Center (DRC) in downtown Eau Claire.
Local Nonprofit Black & Brown Womyn Power Coalition to Welcome New Director

1 month ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

Since its founding, the Black & Brown Womyn Power Coalition, Inc. (BBWPC) has aimed to advocate for and end violence against people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The Eau Claire-based nonprofit – co-founded by prominent community organizer and advocate, Pa Thao – announced it will welcome a new executive director for the first time since its establishment in 2018.
Local Interior Designers Say Vibrancy, Warm Tones, and Wallpaper Are In

1 month ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

While the Midwest may not be known as a hub of cutting-edge style, the Chippewa Valley is home to a vibrant arts community and plenty of people with taste. To that end, we reached out to a handful of local, professional tastemakers to talk interior design with Volume One for this year’s “Home & Garden” guide.
Rural Doorstop Transit Service to Launch in Dunn County

1 month ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

A new monthly bus service will launch in Dunn County on June 2 in an effort to better connect rural residents to Menomonie. The pilot program, Rural Doorstep, is being brought to life thanks to Dunn County Transit and the Dunn County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Rural Doorstep is the result of a collaborative brainstorm between the two organizations, based on feedback from County Board supervisors seeking more rural transit services, a recent media release stated.
Professional Pickleball Tournament to Debut in Chippewa Valley July 24-27

1 month ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

Professional Pickleball Tournament to Debut in Chippewa Valley July 24-27Thursday May. 22nd, 2025 This summer, Lake Hallie and Eau Claire will host the first ever Wisconsin Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Challenger tournament – and the stakes just got even higher (like, $20,000 higher). From July 24-27, the Wisconsin PPA Challenger will be held at Lake Hallie Pickleball Complex at Gower Park – the largest in the state – and Northstar Middle School.
Business Owners Invited to North Barstow Area Construction Discussion

1 month ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

Had your fill of construction season already? Well, buckle up: there’s more on the way – especially for the downtown area. Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) and the City of Eau Claire are hosting a meeting to discuss upcoming projects in the North Barstow District – namely, Madison Street, North Farwell Street, and North Barstow Street – and the potential impact on local businesses.