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A one-day conference showcasing concepts, research and innovations in the fast-growing field of data analytics will be held Friday, Oct. 4, at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.   The Great Lakes Analytics Conference draws on the best practices in analytics, offering a venue for students, academic and business people, coaches and other practitioners to share examples, cases, ...read more

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – In the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters’ 10th Anniversary Season, the team continued its longstanding tradition of giving back to the local community, donating over $24,000 to local organizations and nonprofits. Since the end of the 2018 season, the Rafters have made over 85 community appearances, which included Rafters players and the team’s mascot, Rosco. Among the ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – Are you interested in helping our local youth succeed in school?  Do you have time to volunteer one hour per week?  United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties’ Women United is seeking to recruit volunteer reading mentors for the 2019-2020 school year.   The Learning for Life Reading Mentor Program matches volunteers with students in Kindergarten through Third Grade who ...read more

Protect yourself and others by getting a flu shot. Even healthy people can get the flu, and it can be serious. Everyone six months and older should get an annual flu vaccine. Over the next several weeks, many area Aspirus clinics will be holding flu shot clinics. Call today to schedule your appointment. Flu shot clinics will be held at:Aspirus Doctors Clinic, 2031 Peach Street, Wisconsin ...read more

Aspirus welcomes Rebecca England, MD, FACOG, FPMRS to its Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids clinics. Dr. England is a specialist in obstetrics/gynecology and urogynecology. She takes a special interest in urogynecology and minimally invasive surgery, and she approaches the issues of pelvic floor disorders and incontinence with tact and gentle care. Dr. England earned her medical degree from ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – Save the date!  Our annual raking event, Day of Caring, is scheduled for October 26, 2019. Volunteers and team leaders can register online at https://www.uwswac.org/day-caring.  The day begins at 8:00am at the Grand Rapids Lion’s Club where volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and a hot breakfast.  All youth volunteers (ages 17 and under) must have a signed waiver from a ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties has kicked off its 2019 campaign, which will run until October 31st.  This year, our campaign chair is Nicole Pemble from Solarus.    “I have had the opportunity to serve on the United Way board for 9 years. Between that and my job as a Corporate Sales Representative at Solarus I have a unique perspective of our community. ...read more

United Way Months Proclaimed Wisconsin Comes Together for Lasting Social Change           Wisconsin Rapids, WI (August 30, 2019) - Governor Tony Evers has designated the months of September and October 2019 as United Way Months in Wisconsin, in recognition of the launch of United Way annual campaigns throughout the state. The 40 United Ways across Wisconsin each work within their local ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – Thanks to donors and volunteers, Stuff the School Bus / Stuff the Desk helped a total of 827 students in 2019. On Thursday, August 1st, community members donated school supplies to the Stuff the School Bus event during Lunch by the River; and on Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th, the school supplies were distributed to students who registered to receive school ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS –  Aspirus Doctors Clinic  in Wisconsin Rapids welcomes Elizabeth Mellott, DO, specialist in obstetrics and gynecology.  A native of central Wisconsin, Dr. Mellott earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee. Dr. Mellott takes a ...read more

Everyone is invited to Aspirus Riverview Foundation’s fourth annual Oktoberfest celebration! Oktoberfest will be held rain or shine on Saturday, October 5, from noon to 9 pm under a large outdoor tent at Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse, 1195 Apache Lane, Nekoosa. Three great polka bands will perform, including: Neal Zunker & Music Connection from noon-1 pm, 2-3 pm and 4-5 pm; New Generation from 1-2 ...read more