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Governor Evers announces $9 million award to Mid-State Technical College under Workforce Innovation Grant

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

Mid-State Technical College recently made a sprint just short of the finish line in its campaign to build an Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology and Apprenticeship (AMETA) Center in Stevens Point. Gov. Tony Evers visited the Stevens Point Campus Dec. 14 to publicly announce Mid-State’s award of $9M under the State’s Workforce Innovation Grant and congratulate the College and its partners.

Paper Science and Chemical Engineering Foundation awards scholarships at UW-Stevens Point

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

The Paper Science and Chemical Engineering Foundation at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point awarded $54,500 in scholarships this fall to 49 students majoring in paper science and chemical engineering.

Christmas Holiday Garbage & Recycling Schedule

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

The 2021 Christmas week garbage and recycling schedule is available. Please check it to be sure you don't miss your collection day.

Wausau Policing Task Force Meeting on December 21

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

Wausau Policing Task Force Meeting on December 21 at 6:30 PM

Student Council on December 21

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

Student Council on December 21 at : 8:00 am

Registered Behavior Technician Training for Certification on December 31

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

This training program is based on the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Task List (2nd ed.) and is designed to meet the 40-hour training requirement for RBT certification.

Altoona Public Library Board Meeting on December 15

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2021

Altoona City - WI recently issued the following announcement.Altoona Public Library Board Meeting View meeting agendaWednesday, December 15 at 9 AM Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WIOriginal source can be found here.

Blood Drives in Wisconsin Rapids December 21 & 27

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2021

Blood drives will be held in the former East Junior High School music room at 311 Lincoln Street in Wisconsin Rapids

Recycling Pickup on December 17

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2021

Recycling Pickup on December 17 from 5:00 am-6:00 pm

Water Tower Bid Information

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2021

Project #104 -Interior Wet, Dry Interior and Exterior Painting and Modifications of 150,000 Gallon Water Tower

Mid-State instructor’s nonfiction collection wins Midwest Independent Publishers Association Book Award

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2021

Mid-State Technical College Communication Instructor Jill Sisson Quinn’s book “Sign Here If You Exist” has won the Midwest Independent Publishers Association Book Award in the Autobiography/Memoir category.

Reminder to Remove Snow and/or Ice from your Sidewalk

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2021

: A snow/ice event has occurred which requires property owners to clear their sidewalks within 24 hours or be subject to City abatement costs.

Local Aspirus Health facilities to incorporate locations into names

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2021

To enhance patient clarity regarding their locations, Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Aspirus Doctors Clinic will soon incorporate “Wisconsin Rapids” into their names.