Good morning, Appleton.

The Rally for the Valley event in downtown Menasha raised funds for tornado recovery as local businesses + artists, including comedian Charlie Berens, gathered to support relief efforts; the rally set a cooperative tone ahead of the Menasha Strong program launching in January.

Lori Dibbs and Associates held Saturday’s Shred for Good event where residents brought nonperishable food while shredding paper and recycling electronics.

The event exceeded its 1,500-pound goal by collecting 1,933 pounds for St. Joseph Food Program (helping families in the Fox Valley).

Appleton held its annual teen driver safety program yesterday to show local teens the risks of unsafe driving (interactive sessions taught practical tips to avoid dangerous behaviors).

The event aimed to encourage safe choices behind the wheel.

UW-Oshkosh unveiled a new three-year strategic plan called Oshkosh Infinite to address shifting demographics and technology.

The plan, introduced to the campus community today, will gather feedback to guide improvements in the student experience and boost the university’s destination status.

Menasha officials are asking residents and workers to share feedback on the tornado recovery plan to guide rebuilding efforts, with an online survey open through the end of October and results used by local agencies to set recovery priorities.

After a family hiking trip in Utah last month, Chris Kamke from Oshkosh became critically ill with neuromyelitis optica and is now comatose — her family is raising funds to cover more than $50,000 in hospital transport costs to bring her home soon.

Organizers of the Wisconsin Recovery Alignment Tour are stopping at local sites today to distribute Overdose Aid Kits that include Narcan plus CPR instructions to help respond to overdoses and connect people in recovery with essential community resources.