Standard&Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'A+' long-term rating on Cochrane-Fountain City Community School District, Wis.' general obligation (GO) bonds. The outlook is stable. The rating reflects our view of the district's: Access to larger and more diverse economic areas for employment, Good income levels as measured by per capita effective buying income, Very strong financial operations, and Low net debt burden as a percent of equalized value with limited future capital needs. The district's full faith and credit GO pledge secures the district's debt outstanding. Cochrane-Fountain City Community School District (estimated population of 4,603) is located in Buffalo County along the Mississippi River in west-central Wisconsin, approximately 50 miles from both La Crosse and Eau Claire. Enrollment in
