2026 Optimist Scholarship Dollars Available
The Stevens Point Noon Optimist Club is now accepting applications for 2026 Optimist Scholarships. Up to $2,000 in scholarship money will be awarded.Award recipients must meet the following criteria:• Be a resident of Portage County• Be a graduating High School Senior• Accepted to an accredited school of higher education• Or attend an accredited school of higher education as a full-time studentApplications must be submitted by Friday, February 27, 2026. For more information and for an application click this
Big Brothers Big Sisters receives $374
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin received $374 this holiday season through Prevail Bank’s Holiday Matching Funds campaign. Monetary donations were accepted from the public (November 10 - December 5) and then doubled by Prevail Bank. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Dawn Cherek and Beth Kohnert (3rd & 4th from the left) accepted the big check from Prevail Bank professionals. Bank-wide, a remarkable $26,048 was gifted between the public and Prevail Bank, supporting nine nonprofit organizations.
