Hawkins Ash CPAs Receives Highest Rating in Peer Review
LA CROSSE, WI – Hawkins Ash CPAs announced that it has successfully completed a rigorous peer review of its accounting and auditing practice and received the highest mark possible for an accounting firm: A pass. The independent reviewer concluded that Hawkins Ash CPAs complies with the stringent quality control standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), a national professional organization of CPAs. “We value the peer review process. It benefits our clients, and the
Kraus-Anderson earns Governor's Safety Award
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (April 2020) – Kraus-Anderson (KA) has been awarded a Governor’s Safety Meritorious Award in recognition of excellence in injury prevention performance. KA has one of the best safety records in the construction industry, a performance that for 27 years has earned the company the Governor’s Safety Award. “KA’s commitment to our people’s safety is reflected in the company’s outstanding record of receiving this award,” said Al Gerhardt, president and COO of Kraus-Anderson. “No other
Eagle Bluff Chooses New Director
Following a national search, Colleen Foehrenbacher has been chosen as the next Executive Director at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro, effective April 1. She succeeds founder director Joe Deden who started the organization in 1979 as the Forest Resource Center and retired in 2018. John Torgrimson served as interim director the past two years. Colleen has been part of the Eagle Bluff experience for the past 10 years as a Naturalist, Adventure Coordinator, and Education Director. For
Donald, the Eagle Center's First Golden Eagle, has Died
The National Eagle Center in Wabasha is mourning the loss of Donald, a male golden eagle who passed away March 16. Donald had been at the Center since 2008. His exact age was unknown. Life expectancy for adult eagles in the wild is about 20 – 25 years while eagles in human care with a controlled environment, nutrient rich diet, and veterinary care can live to be 40 years old or older. Donald was struck by a car in California as an adult, was treated at the California Raptor Center and came to the National
National Eagle Center Set to Host Taste of Wabasha, Saturday, April 18th
Wabasha, MN – Tickets to attend the National Eagle Center’s annual Taste of Wabasha fundraiser on Saturday, April 18th are currently available for purchase online. The Center’s signature fundraiser is an evening of great food, great friends and a raffle in support of the educational mission and care of the eagles. Prairie Island Indian Community and Treasure Island Resort and Casino are presenting sponsors.Taste of Wabasha highlights area restaurants with tastings throughout the National Eagle Center. This
5 Knowledge Bowl Teams Advance to State
The 2020 Senior High Knowledge Bowl Regionals, sponsored by the Southeast Service Cooperative, were held on March 5, 2020 at the Wood Lake Meeting Center in Rochester. A total of 90 teams (44 in Tier AA and 46 in Tier A) participated in Sub-Regionals on February 13, 14, 19 and 21, 2020. Awards went to the following teams. The top three placing teams received a trophy for their school and medallions for individual team members. 1st place (Tier AA) – Northfield Zomp1st place (Tier A) – Spring Grove 22nd
