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Tuesday, June 22, 2021Independence Day is fast approaching, and plans are in the works to make this a safe, enjoyable and memorable holiday for Wisconsin Rapids residents and visitors. On Sunday, July 4, one of the best fireworks displays in the area will be launched from the Wisconsin River in downtown Wisconsin Rapids. The display will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. and may be viewed along most of the riverbank ...read moreCategories: Community, Holiday, Press Release, Fun Facts, Member NewsTuesday, June 15, 2021WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Local middle and high school students had a chance to explore careers with a special online version of Mid-State Technical College’s annual College Camp on June 9, with many additional students participating thanks to a partnership between Mid-State and the Boys & Girls Club of the Wisconsin Rapids Area (BGCWRA). The day-long, summer-themed event included hands-on career ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Member NewsMonday, June 14, 2021Prevail Bank has recently donated $1,200 to the HART Equine Therapy Center as part of their Charitable Contributions program, assisting local organizations and community members. The HART Equine Therapy Center provides therapeutic assistance to local children and adults with special needs. With this donation, Prevail Bank is providing food, shelter and healthcare to the organization’s therapy ...read moreCategories: Member News, Press Release, CommunityThursday, June 10, 2021WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (June 10, 2021) – UScellular customers in Wisconsin Rapids now have additional access to the company’s 5G network. New 5G equipment in Wisconsin Rapids offers additional coverage to multiple communities across Wisconsin. Other towns with access to UScellular’s 5G network in Wisconsin include Appleton, Green Bay, Kenosha and more. Additional 5G coverage will be added to ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Member NewsTuesday, June 08, 2021Can you spare an hour? That’s how little time it takes to potentially save someone’s life by donating blood. Blood supplies remain very low; so please consider being a blood donor! Blood drives will be held in the former East Junior High School Music Room at 311 Lincoln Street in Wisconsin Rapids on Tuesday, June 15, from 10 am to 3 pm and Monday, June 28, from 2 to 7 pm. Appointments are ...read moreCategories: Community, Health, Member News, Press ReleaseTuesday, June 08, 2021WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Mid-State Technical College Foundation, Inc., is hosting its sixth-annual Trapshoot Fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 20, at the Wisconsin Trapshooting Association in Nekoosa. Highlights include prizes for the highest-scoring teams, 25 practice rounds, 50 scoring rounds, raffles, optional Lewis class contests and lunch. The Trapshoot Fundraiser is a major source of funding for ...read moreCategories: Member News, Press Release, EducationSaturday, June 05, 2021Every year at this time Chapter 101 of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) distributes Orange Blossoms at local sites. This is our major fund raiser for the entire year. This year is more critical than any in the past because last year we were not able to do Orange Blossoms, and this put a damper on our donations. In addition to the local businesses that we distributed at on Friday and today, ...read moreTuesday, June 01, 2021The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters opened the 2021 season against the Wisconsin Woodchucks and were halted by rain delays following the first inning and midway through the top of the fourth. In a game that lasted until 12:30am local time, the Rafters lost 4-3 in 10 innings. The first inning saw five strikeouts, three by Rafters’ starter Justin Beyer (Wagner) and two from Woodchucks starter Ryan Lobus ...read moreCategories: Community, Sports, Press ReleaseFriday, May 28, 2021Emotional management is the theme of Marshfield Clinic Health System’s 2021 Behavioral Health Virtual Community Conference on June 23. Lynn Lyons, a licensed independent clinical social worker from Concord, New Hampshire, will host “Now What? Helping Children (and Parents) Manage Emotionally During Uncertain Times.” Children and teens were struggling with increasing rates of anxiety and ...read moreCategories: Community, Member News, Health, Press ReleaseMonday, May 24, 2021City of Wisconsin Rapids seeks community input on renaming the Wisconsin Rapids Recreation Complex (WRRC), which is the entire park located at 681 Chestnut St., including the Aquatics Center, skate park, playground equipment, splash pad, outdoor shelter, tennis court, and pickleball courts. From June 1st through June 30th, the public can submit naming suggestions to the Park & Recreation Office ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Community
FUNDS PROVIDED TO HANNAH CENTER, INC. TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH WISCONSIN RAPIDS CRISIS CENTERFriday, May 21, 2021Prevail Bank has recently donated $10,000 to the Hannah Center, Inc. as they work to open a new facility in the Wisconsin Rapids community. The Hannah Center helps local women and children in crisis navigate next steps and healthy futures as they get back on their feet. Tricia Fancher, Hannah Center Program Coordinator, states, "We could not make this expansion a reality without the support and ...read moreCategories: Member News, Press Release, Community, Human InterestFriday, May 21, 2021The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch by the River summer program will begin Thursday, June 3rd and continue each Thursday through August 26th. This weekly event will take place at Veterans’ Memorial Park from 11:30AM – 1:00PM. The community is invited to enjoy lunch from local restaurants and food trucks while taking in the beautiful view of the Wisconsin River and enjoying live ...read moreCategories: Chamber News, Press Release, Community.jpg)
Tuesday, May 18, 2021The American Pickers are excited to return to Wisconsin! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in July 2021. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. We at American Pickers are taking the pandemic very seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming as ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, General News ArticleThursday, May 13, 2021WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – Parents and guardians who wish to register their students to receive FREE school supplies can begin applying on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 8am. Pre-registration will continue until August 1, 2021. School supplies will be distributed during “Stuff the Desk” on August 20-21, 2021 at Lincoln High School (1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids). Items that are distributed will ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Member News, Press ReleaseFriday, April 30, 2021WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Friends of Scentrail Bark Community Park Inc. has teamed up with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters baseball team to help raise money to create a dog park in Ripple Creek Park in Port Edwards. The Rafters are offering a special ticket package that includes a reserved seat to the baseball game on July 10 against the Green Bay Booyah, a Rafters hat, and a hot dog and fountain soda for ...read more
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