Tom Giffey

Eau Claire

Managing editor at Volume One magazine (@VolumeOne) in Eau Claire, WI. Just zis guy, you know? I write a lot: https://t.co/3yh4HD0lNT…

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ON TRACK TO PBS: Locally-Made Documentary About Uniroyal to Air Statewide

1 week ago | volumeone.org | Tom Giffey

When Rubber Hit the Road, a locally produced documentary about the legacy of Eau Claire’s Uniroyal tire plant, will soon be hitting the airwaves. Filmmakers B.J. Hollars and Steve Dayton recently announced that their hour-long documentary – which has screened for appreciative audiences around Wisconsin, including a sold-out Pablo Center crowd last May – will be broadcast statewide on PBS Wisconsin at 7pm Tuesday, May 20.
Eau Claire County Scores High on State 'Prosperity Index'

3 weeks ago | volumeone.org | Tom Giffey

Over the years, Eau Claire has landed on numerous state and national “best of” lists for livability, affordability, business opportunity, and more. But what do such rankings really mean? Are they based on measurable metrics or just vibes? A new index tabulated by some University of Wisconsin Extension scholars suggests there are tangible factors behind some of these accolades.
Lenten Fundraising Effort Aims to Raise Profile of Shelter for Homeless Kids, Families

4 weeks ago | volumeone.org | Tom Giffey

For many Christians, the season of Lent means giving things up. This year, advocates for the homeless in Eau Claire are hoping locals also consider giving something to those who need one of life’s fundamental necessities: a home. The Beacon House, 309 Lake St., provides shelter and support to homeless families with children.
IT'S A WILD LIFE: E.C. Photographer Hunts Wildlife With His Lens

1 month ago | volumeone.org | Tom Giffey

Ask wildlife photographer Jim Backus where he’s been and the answer is a bit like that old country song: He’s been everywhere, man, from Yellowstone, British Columbia, and the Baja Peninsula to the Amazon Basin, the Himalayas, Kenya, Botswana, and Iceland.
OFFICER HARVEY: UW-Stout Welcomes First Therapy-Dog-in-Training

1 month ago | volumeone.org | Tom Giffey

The newest police officer at the University of Wisconsin-Stout is also the department’s youngest – and furriest. At about 10 weeks old, Officer Harvey is arguably the cutest member of the UW-Stout police, too. At a recent meet-and-greet on campus, he was also the sleepiest, curling up on the carpet at the feet of Officer Ryan Murray, who will be his primary handler. “Wake up, buddy. Are you all tuckered out?” Murray asked his canine companion.
PARKING PUZZLE: Report Says Downtown Drivers Should Pay for On-Street Parking

1 month ago | volumeone.org | Tom Giffey

The final draft of a study of parking in downtown Eau Claire calls for several significant changes, including charging for high-demand on-street parking spots, simplifying parking enforcement, and streamlining parking management into one city office. The study, prepared by Michigan-based Fishbeck Consulting, was presented to the City Council on Feb.
SETTING UP CAMP: ‘Our Nawakwa’ Group Continues Work to Upgrade Former Girl Scout Camp

2 months ago | volumeone.org | Tom Giffey

An effort to breathe new life into a beloved youth camp in Chippewa County is continuing to move forward, whether by hiking boot, canoe paddle, or snowshoe. Our Nawakwa Inc. – a nonprofit group formed to purchase, preserve, and promote Camp Nawakwa between Bloomer and Cornell – has raised more than $1.3 million toward its capital campaign goal of $2.3 million.
Shifting Away from Bikes: E.C. Coffee Shop Aims to Replace Bike Element With New Biz

2 months ago | volumeone.org | Tom Giffey

From the beginning, Shift Cyclery & Coffee Bar has been a unique business: an art-infused downtown coffee shop with some of the best espresso drinks around that’s co-located with a bicycle shop. Whether you were a coffee drinker seeking a relaxing spot, a bike-rider who needed a tune-up, or someone seeking a jolt of energy before your big ride, Shift had you covered.
New Book Pulls Fascinating Local Folks Out of the Historical Shadows

2 months ago | volumeone.org | Tom Giffey

If you’re a connoisseur of local history, you probably think you’ve heard of all the notable folks who’ve called Eau Claire home at one time or another: Celebrities like Hank Aaron and Ann Landers. Pioneers like Daniel Shaw and Adin Randall. Contemporary natives like John Menard and Justin Vernon. But what about Norwegian revolutionary Marcus Thrane or silent film actress Rose King? What about royal body double Eva Converse or upstanding businessman/notorious skinny dipper Darius Bresee?
An ‘Epilogue’ for Bon Iver? Vernon Announces New Album, ‘SABLE, fABLE’

2 months ago | volumeone.org | Tom Giffey

An ‘Epilogue’ for Bon Iver? Vernon Announces New Album, ‘SABLE, fABLE’February 11, 2025It turns out the Bon Iver EP that dropped last fall was just the start of a new era for Justin Vernon – or at least the beginning of a musical phrase that will be completed in April with the release a just-announced album, SABLE, fABLE.