Documentary on Act 10 protests, movement to show at Alliant Energy Center  

On the second anniversary of the signing of Act 10 -- the 2011 bill passed by Gov. Scott Walker that stripped unions of nearly all bargaining rights -- activists will mark the date with screenings of a documentary on the anti-union law, "We are Wisconsin," plus a live webcast of a town hall discussion Monday at 6 p.m.

DAIS raises money for new refuge, more space to serve   

A local domestic abuse shelter is less than halfway from its goal to raise $7 million for a new facility on the north side.

According to the Domestic Abuse Intervention Services website, the group has raised $3.8 million thus far, with a remaining $3.2 million to raise through its funding campaign for a planned 56-bed refuge facility at 2102 Fordem Ave. Money has come from private donors, via fundraising events and public grants. On Feb. 13, Gov. Scott Walker said the state budget also will include $560,000 for the shelter's capital campaign.

Area stores collect used business wear for women   

A Baraboo clothier will hold a charity clothing drive to benefit business women with economic challenges.

The Dressbarn at the Tanger Factory Outlet is asking area folks to drop off unneeded, new or nearly new suits March 7-10. The donated items go to Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organization that helps women who cannot afford professional attire for job interviews.

A spokeswoman for the national Dressbarn stores said the program helps women gain economic stability.

"A woman's professional wardrobe, or lack thereof, should not deter her from entering the workforce," Veronica Valladares, Dressbarn's AVP of marketing.

Baraboo’s Dressbarn assistant manager Toni Danalache said Wednesday that contributors will receive coupons for each item donated during S.O.S. weekend.