Business View Civil Municipal - Sept 2023

93 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 9 Onalaska’s Strategic Advantages and Commitment to Community “The city of Onalaska really has a lot going for it,” touts Mayor Kim Smith. “Some of the things that are very attractive about the Onalaska community is our proximity to the interstate, we’re located by I- 90. We have multiple exits right within our city limits, where people can easily access our community. We have the bluffs, the driftless region, which people from the flatland think are mountains, but they’re actually formed by running water. We have beautiful hills on one side, and we have the Mississippi River and Lake Onalaska, on the other side.” “We are nestled right in that sweet spot where we have access to good hiking and recreation, access to water sports, and then we’re close to the city of La Crosse. So, if you did want a little bit more of a downtown feel you don’t have far to go,” she adds. Infrastructure is a priority for the city, with ONALASKA , WISCONSIN Onalaska, La Crosse, West Salem, Town of Campbell, Holmen, WI | La Crescent, MN