A longstanding swim program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point that has enriched the lives of local children and adults will be offered again on campus. Classes begin Monday, Jan. 31, as part of the Stevens Point Lifelong Aquatics Supporting Health (SPLASH), formerly SNAP program.Adults with arthritis and older adults looking for a low-impact workout to improve strength and balance are offered classes twice a week during two sessions: Jan. 31-March 18 and March 28-May 13. Each session is $70. The
MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System is providing an opportunity for Wisconsin health improvement organizations to gain additional capacity by hosting an AmeriCorps member.
AmeriCorps, a federal program often referred to as a domestic Peace Corps, places individuals in community organizations for a year of service to address critical community needs. Marshfield Clinic Health System manages two AmeriCorps Programs in Wisconsin, Community Corps and Recovery Corps.
MCHS AmeriCorps Community MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System today announced that its new Stevens Point hospital opening in May will be named Marshfield Medical Center-River Region at Stevens Point. The hospital expansion is adjacent to Marshfield Clinic Stevens Point Center located at 4100 State Highway 66.
When the expanded medical campus is completed, Marshfield Medical Center-River Region at Stevens Point will feature:12 hospital inpatient beds.Surgical suite with operating and procedural rooms.Emergency services.29 Stevens Point, Wisconsin (January 17, 2022) – The Foundation's scholarship application process is now open through February 15th. All students from Central Wisconsin planning to attend college in the 2022-2023 school year are encouraged to apply. There is a wide variety of scholarship opportunities available based on applicant's major, skills, interests, and other criteria.
Scholarship HighlightsStevens Point Elks Lodge 641-Charities Inc. Scholarship - This is a new fund that will provide a $1,000
The USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is providing two three-day workshops for those interested in applying for ReConnect Program funding. The ReConnect Program offers loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in areas of rural America without sufficient access to broadband. To learn more about the ReConnect Program, please visit https://www.usda.gov/reconnect.
Both workshops will present the same content, so please register for the workshop that's
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking proposals from artists or teams of artists for a project that will use original outdoor public art or an artistic memorial marker to recognize and honor Native American tribes.
The project seeks to use this permanent marker to honor the members of the Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Potawatomi and Ojibwe tribes buried on campus grounds before the UW-Stevens Point was established. It also seeks to educate the university community about the tragedy that
CAP is offering free tax preparation appointments for those who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This program offers free income tax assistance preparation and filing to low-to-moderate income tax filers, as well as persons with disabilities, the elderly, and those clients with limited English-speaking abilities who qualify for our program.
To schedule an appointment, residents of Portage County can call United Way’s 211 to schedule an appointment to begin the tax
Stevens Point, WI – On Tuesday, January 10th, the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County hosted their 16th annual Youth Fine Arts Exhibit at Mark Toyota of Plover. This exhibit is part of the Boys & Girls Club of America National Fine Arts Program.
The exhibit showcased 130 pieces of artwork created by children across all centers and programs. The artwork includes a range of photography, watercolor, pastel, oil, acrylic, and collage pieces, and is divided between four age categories.
A small group of 18
STEVENS POINT, WI—The Portage County Business Council is proud to announce that Mission Coffee House., has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Small Business of the Year. Gamber-Johnson, LLC has been selected for the 2021 Decree of Excellence Award. The entire Ambassador Club selected Sherri Galle-Teske from the Humane Society of Portage County to receive the 2021 Ambassador of the Year award. And Lisa Sobczak, Senior Area Manager of ABR Employment Services has been selected as the recipient of the
Community COVID-19 testing at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will resume Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to protect the community, students and employees during the outbreak of the fast-spreading Omicron variant.
Appointments are required for these free rapid-results antigen tests at www.wiheathconnect.com. Testing will be offered at the following UW-Stevens Point locations:Stevens Point – Mondays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
APPLETON, Wis. – January 7, 2022 – Associated Bank announces the promotion of Shawn Neuman to the role of senior vice president, private banking group manager – Northeast. He is responsible for leading the Fox Valley and North private banking team to support the execution of growth in wealth management.
With nearly 25 years of banking experience, Neuman has been a member of the Associated Bank team since 2005. Previously, he held the position of senior vice president, private banker group manager
Stevens Point, Wisconsin (January 3, 2022) – The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin online Community Grants application process for the Spring Cycle is open now through January 31, 2022. The online application can be found at www.cfcwi.org/community-grants.
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (CFCWI) offers two competitive grant cycles annually to support programs and projects in Portage and Waushara counties and align with our Mission Areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment,
MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 4, 2022 – January is Financial Wellness Month and the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging people to proactively plan for the financial impact of Alzheimer’s – the most expensive disease in the country.
While the costs associated with the disease can be staggering and put a huge economical strain on families, the Association offers tips to help reduce the financial stress and ways to proactively plan for the financial impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Some include:
· Look at
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have partnered to help accounting students more easily transfer to a four-year program to continue their education. The new transfer agreement allows students who earn their two-year associate in applied science degree in Accounting from Mid-State to begin as juniors in the Accounting major in the UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics, with credit for the full 60 credits already earned. The agreement
UW-Stevens Point offering aquatic classes for adults and children
Marshfield Clinic Health System accepting applications from Wisconsin agencies to host AmeriCorps
Marshfield Clinic Health System announces name of new Stevens Point hospital opening this spring
Community Foundation Scholarships Applications Open Through February 15
ReConnect Program FY2022 Application Workshops
Artists sought for UW-Stevens Point Native American Memorial Project
CAP Services Available to Schedule Tax Preparation Appointments
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PORTAGE COUNTY HOLDS ANNUAL YOUTH ARTS EXHIBIT
PCBC Announces Award Recipients
UW-Stevens Point Community Testing Resumes Jan. 3
Shawn Neuman Promoted to Senior Vice President, Private Banking Group Manager
Community Foundation Opens Community Grant Applications
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCATION ENCOURAGES FAMILIES DURING FINANICAL WELLNESS MONTH
New Transfer Agreement Between Mid-State and UW-Stevens Point
