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Stanley-Boyd FFA earns Mid-State’s 2023 Regional FFA CDE Chapter of Excellence Award

Mid-State Technical College has awarded its 2023 Regional FFA Career Development Events (CDE) Chapter of Excellence Award to the Stanley-Boyd FFA chapter. The award was conferred at Stanley-Boyd High School’s annual FFA Awards Banquet on May 6, 2023. The Chapter of Excellence award recognizes exemplary performance in the regional FFA CDE contests held at Mid-State’s Marshfield Campus in March. Over 500 students, staff and volunteers from 32 middle and high schools throughout the state participated in the

Nick Arnoldy of Marshfield Insurance Named Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin

Nick Arnoldy of Marshfield Insurance Named Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin "Skip Hansen Agent of the Year" Marshfield, WI - Nick Arnoldy, Owner/Broker of Marshfield Insurance, has been named the Skip Hansen Agent of the Year award winner by the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (IIAW), one of the highest honors an agent can receive. The IIAW currently represents over 5,000 agents in the state of Wisconsin. Additionally, he was recognized for his efforts as President of the IIAW with the

Daniel J. Hostens appointed City of Wisconsin Rapids Chief of Police

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin – The City of Wisconsin Rapids Police and Fire Commission announces that, after a search, assessment, and interview process, Daniel J. Hostens has been appointed to serve as Police Chief for the City of Wisconsin Rapids. Hostens has been with the Galesburg, IL Police Department for 26 years, advancing from patrol officer to sergeant, lieutenant and, in 2022, Deputy Chief of Police. He graduated from the FBI National Academy in March 2023. “It is an honor to be selected to serve

Mid-State students earn top recognition at 2023 BPA National Leadership Conference

Four Mid-State Technical College students and staff members were recognized at this year’s annual Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference held April 26 – 30 in Anaheim, Calif. Students were able to compete at the national level after placing at the Wisconsin BPA State Leadership Conference in February. Tara Chapman, Tomah, placed in three events, earning second place in Human Resource Management, fifth place in Advanced Interview Skills and sixth place in Ethics &

Mid-State instructor receives Spirit of WHIMA Award

Julie Larsen, Mid-State Technical College instructor and program director of the Health Information Management program, was presented the Spirit of Wisconsin Health Information Management Association (WHIMA) Award on Wednesday, May 17, in the Wisconsin Dells.  The Spirit of WHIMA Award identifies and honors individuals who work behind the scenes to help coordinate, support or accomplish projects. Their hardworking efforts are key to a project’s success. “I am immensely grateful to WHIMA for honoring me

Mid-State Technical College awards $5,000 ‘Big Decision Scholarship’

Mid-State Technical College has awarded a $5,000 scholarship to Marshfield High School graduating senior Claire Pearce. The “Big Decision Scholarship” was created as a limited-time opportunity for 2023 high school seniors undecided on their path after graduation to help make the decision easier.  The scholarship was awarded to one student and will be divided across four semesters: $1,250 each for fall 2023, spring 2024, fall 2024 and spring 2025. To be eligible, the student must be a 2023 high school

Mid-State spring 2023 paramedic students honored at recognition ceremony

Mid-State Technical College honored its spring 2023 paramedic students who have completed their core courses in a special May 17 ceremony on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus.  The 17 students have met the state of Wisconsin licensing requirements and are eligible to participate in the National Registry examination required to practice as a paramedic. Some of the students have graduated upon this completion, while others may have coursework left to complete before they are eligible for graduation.  “Finishing

Mid-State honors spring 2023 law enforcement academy graduates in recognition ceremony

Mid-State Technical College hosted a recognition ceremony for its spring 2023 graduates of the Law Enforcement 720 Academy program, marking the 36th class of graduates from the Academy. The May 17 event brought the 16 students together to honor their accomplishment. The graduates have completed the basic law enforcement training required to become a law enforcement officer in Wisconsin through Mid-State’s Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement 720 Academy. "Mid-State has brought forth instructors from all across

Nursing graduates recognized in Mid-State’s spring 2023 pinning ceremony

Mid-State Technical College recognized the achievements of its 30 Nursing program completers in a pinning ceremony May 13 on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. Graduates were joined by their family and friends in the celebration.  “The Nursing program has been an intense journey,” said Courtney La Chapelle, Nursing graduate. “I have learned more than I ever thought I could, and it’s helped me prepare for my dream job as an ER nurse. As I counted down the days to today’s pinning ceremony, I can confidently say it

Mid-State hosts spring 2023 graduation at Wisconsin Rapids Campus

Mid-State Technical College’s spring 2023 graduates were recognized in an outdoor ceremony on the College’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus, Saturday, May 13. The celebration highlighted the College’s apprenticeship programs and included a faculty send-off by Edward Crownhart, Construction Electrician apprenticeship instructor, who is retiring from the College after 24 years of teaching. The student address was delivered by Construction Electrician (ABC) apprenticeship graduate Spencer Olejniczak, Thorp. The event

Mid-State students earn 14 medals at the 50th annual SkillsUSA state conference

Mid-State Technical College sent 18 students to the 50th annual SkillsUSA® State Leadership & Skills Conference in Madison, April 25–26, to compete in events from the advanced manufacturing, criminal justice, cosmetology, culinary arts and automotive and diesel programs. Of the 18 students, 14 earned bronze, silver or gold medals in their respective events. All gold medalists earn the chance to compete at the National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta in June. Competitions were conducted in a wide

Mid-State announces fall 2023 registration now open

Registration is now open for Mid-State Technical College’s fall term. The College is emphasizing its ability to help new students find their perfect fit for their life and career goals. Classes start August 21.  “We are here to help and support students through their journey to finding their perfect fit,” said Jackie Esselman, dean of Recruitment & Admissions. “Mid-State offers online career awareness classes to make finding the perfect fit easier. Our Cougar Kick-Start events are another great

Prevail Bank donates $7,000 to Mary's Place of Central Wisconsin

(Wood & Marathon Counties) Prevail Bank donated $7,000 to the nonprofit, Mary’s Place of Central Wisconsin, to build and furnish an onsite laundry room in their new 11 apartment transitional housing building that includes four 2-bedroom and seven 1-bedroom apartments in Wisconsin Rapids for the homeless.Transitional housing is a place where individuals and families live temporarily (an average of 6 months) and have access to case management services for employment, mental health and substance use treatment

Mid-State celebrates Admit Day

Future Mid-State students from select high schools gathered on Mid-State’s Wisconsin Rapids campus on Friday for the annual Admit Day event. High school seniors committed to attending Mid-State in the fall were invited to campus to celebrate their decision, meet with faculty and advisors, tour campus and complete any final steps needed before graduating.  Thirty students from Tri-County, Adams-Friendship, Granton, Charles Fernandez Center, River Cities, Almond-Bancroft, and Nekoosa Academy schools

Prevail Bank donates $3,750 to Junior Achievement of Portage & Wood Counties Area

(Portage, Marathon, & Wood Counties)  Prevail Bank donated $3,750 to Junior Achievement of Portage & Wood Counties Area (JA of PWCA). It will be used to support exiting student youth programming that includes financial literacy, work readiness skills, and entrepreneurship, and/or to expand this educational programming into new classrooms, schools, and communities in Portage and Wood counties. The funds provided were part of Prevail Bank’s Charitable Contributions program. It is available for local

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