Mid-State announces spring 2025 Dean’s List
Mid-State Technical College has announced its Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. This recognition is reserved for Mid-State students who have enrolled in six or more credits and have earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 during the semester. The list is sorted by student’s city of residence and last name. Cities are in Wisconsin unless otherwise indicated. Adams: Makenzie Armstrong, Jenna Austin, Nicole Cavanaugh, Christina Cooper, Kristianna Hileman, Cole Orlowski, Tanner Presley,
Mid-State Technical College, WATEA celebrate successful partnership to provide free student shuttle service
Mid-State Technical College and Wisconsin Automotive & Truck Education Association (WATEA) hosted an event to celebrate their successful three-year partnership to provide student transportation via the Mid-State shuttle. The event took place on Monday, June 16, at Mid-State’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus. Launched in August 2022, Mid-State’s 15-passenger shuttle service was conceived and implemented by the Mid-State-WATEA collaboration and funded by a State of Wisconsin Workforce Innovation Grant (WIG). The
New Substance Use Disorder Counselor program available at Mid-State
Mid-State Technical College is offering a new Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) associate degree. Applications are now being accepted for the 67-credit program. Mid-State’s Substance Use Disorder Counselor program is a two-year associate in applied science (AAS) designed for individuals interested in working with addiction issues. Graduates are qualified to become substance abuse counselors with the ability to understand the underlying causes of addiction and help patients learn coping strategies
Mid-State and Rafters co-host ‘Rafters Meet-and-Greet’ and ‘Cuts 4 Kids’ event
For the fourth consecutive year, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters and Mid-State Technical College co-hosted their “Rafters Meet and Greet” and “Cuts for Kids” event this week at the College’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus. The event gave young fans a chance to meet a Rafters player in person and get a free haircut. Attendees gathered autographs from 2025 Rafters players and competed in games and challenges, including the vertical jump (can you jump as high as a Rafters player?), Cornhole, a pitching booth and
Mid-State BPA students place in the top 10 at National Leadership Conference
Four Mid-State Technical College students earned top rankings at the 2025 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference held May 7 – 11 in Orlando. Students were able to compete at the national event after placing at the Wisconsin BPA State Leadership Conference in February. Mid-State BPA National Leadership Conference results are as follows: • Michelle Lucek, Marshfield – Business Management student: Placed first in Ethics & Professionalism and fourth in Health Administration
Prevail Bank Donates $1,500 to Ruby’s Pantry
Immanuel EV Lutheran Church received a $1,500 check from Prevail Bank to support the programming and operations of Ruby’s Pantry. Brian Betts (pictured), Principal of Immanuel Lutheran Church & School and Director of Ruby’s Pantry, accepted the check from Prevail Bank Branch Manager, Mandi Goodness. Ruby’s Pantry was one of 29 nonprofit organizations selected to receive funding through Prevail Bank’s Charitable Contributions program this spring. The program awarded a total of $82,500 to nonprofits that
Mandi Goodness is New Prevail Bank Branch Manager
Prevail Bank is pleased to announce that Mandi Goodness is its new Branch Manager for Prevail Bank – Wisconsin Rapids. With 25 years’ experience in the finance industry, Goodness will lead a strong customer service, solutions-oriented team of professionals. Communications, organization, and time management skills are her strengths. “We are excited to have Mandi join our team,” said Brenda Trump, Prevail Bank’s Branch Manager Team Lead. “Mandi is a motivated and committed professional. She’s an experienced
Shifts in the CTA, BOI and FinCEN: Guidance for Wisconsin Rapids, WI Businesses
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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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