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WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis., March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Renaissance Learning(TM), Inc., (NASDAQ:RLRN) , a leading provider of technology to support personalized practice, differentiated instruction, and progress monitoring in reading, math, and writing for pre-K-12 schools and districts, today announced plans to release first quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday, April 15 at 4:00 p.m. EDST. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001108/RENAISSANCELOGO) The Company will hold a...

2007 Sales at $432.5 Million LA FARGE, Wis., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty years ago, a group of Wisconsin farmers formed Organic Valley Family of Farms with a shared vision the cooperative still maintains: Work in partnership to produce healthy, nutritious organic food; keep family farmers farming; help revitalize rural communities while serving as stewards of the earth; and...

In Latest Victories, About 210 Drivers, Dockworkers Will Join Teamsters WASHINGTON, March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An overwhelming majority of about 210 workers at the UPS Freight (formerly Overnite Transportation) terminals in Alabama, Georgia, New York, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin have signed authorization cards to become Teamsters, bringing the total number of drivers and dockworkers seeking to join the union...

MILWAUKEE, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahhh spring time! Your lawn growing lush and healthy. Flowers bursting into bloom in weed-free beds. And, of course, a lawn mower that starts on the first pull. Sound like your yard? If not, get some help from the free Yard Smarts Hotline sponsored by Briggs & Stratton Corporation from April 15 through May 15....

MILWAUKEE, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet the rapidly growing demand for highly trained solar energy system installers in Wisconsin, a comprehensive Solar Water Heating Installation Lab for HVAC, Mechanical, and Plumbing Professionals is taking place Wednesday, March 26, to Friday, March 28, 2008. Upon successful completion of the course, newly qualified installers will satisfy the educational component required...

Keynotes are leading technology forecaster and Technotrends author Daniel Burrus, and manufacturing growth guru Doug Hall   30 workshops feature best practices in lean, innovation, growth   750+ participants from Wisconsin manufacturing firms expected to attend   MILWAUKEE – More than 750 manufacturing leaders from across Wisconsin will converge in Milwaukee April 23 to learn about new strategies to ignite business growth and...

Golf event supports youth golf in Milwaukee County   Milwaukee, Wis. – March 27, 2008 – Although you may not be able to see your grass yet, the U.S. Bank Championship has announced that registration is open for the “Raising the Grass Ceiling” golf event to be played June 26 at the Brown Deer Park Golf Course.  Teams of four...

MADISON - The University of Wisconsin-Madison will offer a science smorgasbord to the public at the sixth annual Science Expeditions on Saturday, April 5.Learners of all ages are invited to explore the wonders and excitement of science through breathtaking demonstrations, interactive "Exploration Stations" and exhibits at science venues across campus.The daylong celebration of scientific exploration upholds the university's long-standing...

Who:                WHD attorneys and guests to host half day event featuring presentations on legal topics in human resources, including a keynote address from Aaron Olver, Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, on the status of Wisconsin’s economy.   What:               Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek’s Annual Human Resources Law Seminar will focus on key topics in employment law, employee...

New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Advertising and Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes WASHINGTON, March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kids across Wisconsin will rally against tobacco on April 2 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 13th annual Kick Butts Day, sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Hundreds of events are planned across...

Showcases Information Regarding its Colostrum Replacement Products WEST BEND, Wis., March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mach One Corporation (Pink sheets: MNCN), a manufacturer and distributor of products for animal health, announced today the launch of its new corporate website. The website provides additional information regarding the company's multiple business divisions; all designed to strengthen dairy and beef herds. Monte Tobin, President...

Also Reappoints Danae Davis to the UW System Governing Body   Governor Jim Doyle today announced the appointments of John Drew and Betty Womack to the University of Wisconsin System’s Board of Regents.  The appointment of Betty Womack is effective immediately and the appointment of John Drew is effective June 1, 2008.  Both terms will expire May 1, 2014.  The Governor...

MADISON, WI (March 27, 2008) — DeWitt Ross & Stevens is pleased to announce the addition of Peter J. Manghera to the Intellectual Property Group in Madison, Wisconsin.   Mr. Manghera’s practice focuses on preserving and exploiting investments in technology by obtaining patent protection for inventors and counseling businesses in the area of patent law.  He provides advice with an...

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (March 27, 2008). The law firm of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is pleased to announce that the American Bar Association has named the firm as an Eco-Challenge Partner. Godfrey & Kahn is the 38th out of  50 firms across the country and the only firm in Wisconsin to receive this distinction.             The ABA Section of Environment, Energy,...

Incidents in Wisconsin involving pedestrians struck by trains and vehicle—train collisions at crossings were lower for the second year in a row, with incidents reported in 2007 significantly below the 2005 levels.   “This good news is a direct result of the ongoing safety partnership among federal, state and local governments, law enforcement agencies, traffic safety organizations and rail companies,” said...