Mid-State hosts 2025 FFA Career Development Events competition
Mid-State Technical College welcomed middle and high school students active in FFA to compete in the FFA Career Development Events (CDE) competition on March 18 on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. Over 800 students from Wisconsin joined in the event. The competition covered a range of contests, including forestry, floriculture, dairy cattle and livestock judging, vet science and more. Top ranking teams will qualify for the state FFA competition later this spring. "Each year, the FFA CDEs coincide with
Mid-State Technical College named 2025 Member of the Year by HOW Chamber
The Heart of Wisconsin (HOW) Chamber of Commerce has named Mid-State Technical College its 2025 Member of the Year, reserved for businesses who exemplify the qualities of a dedicated and engaged chamber supporter. The award was presented at HOW’s 77th Annual Meeting Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 6, in Wisconsin Rapids. Member of the Year candidates have consistently demonstrated regular attendance, and active involvement in various chamber events throughout the year. These businesses not only attend
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Hosts 77th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Hosts 77th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet Over 240 leaders gathered to celebrate the Heart of Wisconsin area’s business community’s successes. WISCONISN RAPIDS, WI – The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce welcomed its Members to Hotel Mead’s Grand Ballroom for its 77th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet on March 6th, 2025 to celebrate this year’s seven award winners that included; Small Business/Entrepreneur of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Innovative
Mid-State Technical College hosts Farm Tour and Wisconsin Technical College System Ag Day Celebration
Mid-State Technical College hosted this year’s Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Ag Day Celebration in conjunction with its annual Farm Tour on Tuesday, March 11. Participants experienced a day dedicated to celebrating agriculture in Wisconsin while exploring the latest technology and agricultural practices designed to enhance farming operations. The event was attended by local and state leaders, educators, students, industry representatives, farmers and professionals. “This event is about so much
Mid-State to host fourth annual Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo
Mid-State Technical College will host the fourth annual Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo on Wednesday, April 30, at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The in-person expo is the result of a partnership with UW-Madison Extension, Wisconsin Potato Vegetable Growers Association, regional watershed groups, nonprofit organizations, Wood County Land and Water Conservation staff and agricultural and natural resource specialists. The Farm Profitability Expo is designed to encourage
Mid-State Technical College wins Bellwether Showcase Award
Mid-State Technical College has been selected for the Showcase Award in the category of Planning, Governance and Finance at the Bellwether College Consortium’s 31st Annual Community College Futures Assembly (CCFA). The competition and awards ceremony were held in San Antonio, Texas, in late February. The annual Bellwether award competition honors innovative community college programs and practices that address critical issues facing community colleges across the country. The judged Bellwether Finalist
Shifts in the CTA, BOI and FinCEN: Guidance for Wisconsin Rapids, WI Businesses
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Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Unveil Exciting 2024 Baseball Season Schedule
Wisconsin Rapids, WI – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, a member of the Northwoods League, are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated 2024 season schedule. The 15th Wisconsin Rapids Rafters season will kick off on May 27th with an away game against the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, followed by Opening Day at Witter Field on May 28th, featuring a showdown against the Dock Spiders with the first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM. This season promises an action-packed schedule with games scheduled Monday
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Rekindle ‘Hot Stove’ Event for a Return in 2024
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wi — The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are delighted to announce the eagerly awaited “Hot Stove” event, slated to take place at the Hotel Mead & Conference Center’s Ballroom on January 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. As the clock ticks towards the upcoming baseball season, the Rafters invite fans and community members to join them for an immersive experience, beginning with a lively Cocktail Hour at 6:00 PM with a cash bar. A buffet style dinner generously provided by Kellner Cafe, will
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