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For more information regarding Community Development in Clark County please contact:

Melissa Kono
Melissa Kono
CNRED Agent
Clark County UW-Extension
517 Court  Street, Room 104
Neillsville, WI   54456
715-743-5121
melissa.kono@wisc.edu