by Cynthia | Jul 28, 2026 | Community Updates
The Chippewa County Planning and Zoning Committee set a public hearing on a temporary moratorium on data center construction — a direct result of community pressure and organizing by CVI and allied groups.The moratorium would amend the county’s zoning ordinance,...
by Cynthia | Jul 22, 2026 | Community Updates
CVI organized ‘You Could Be Next’ protests in both Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, drawing significant media coverage from WEAU TV13 and the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Protesters held the faces of those killed by ICE or who died in ICE custody, marching to...
by Cynthia | Jul 21, 2026 | Community Updates
ICE returned to the Chippewa Valley on July 20, and two people were taken in Durand. CVI’s Rapid Response team and the Dunn County Rapid Response team were immediately activated to provide support.The incident hit close to home for many in our community. These...
by Cynthia | Jul 14, 2026 | Community Updates
CVI launched Conversing for Unity — a fresh approach to canvassing that focuses on genuine, non-partisan conversations with neighbors. Volunteers receive a stipend for their time, recognizing that this work matters and that people’s time has value.The program...
by Cynthia | Jul 14, 2026 | Community Updates
Our interview with farmer George Polzin struck a nerve — and the internet responded. The video racked up 23.5 hours of YouTube watch time, an extraordinary number for a local grassroots video. George spoke plainly about what data centers and federal policy mean for...
by Cynthia | Jul 14, 2026 | Community Updates
A milestone worth celebrating: CVI’s Overpass Bridge Brigade has now surpassed 1 million social media views. What started as a handful of people on an overpass with handmade signs has become one of the most effective grassroots visibility campaigns in...
