Mid-State earns Top Technical College recognition for second consecutive year
Education Insider recognizes College for hands-on learning, workforce impact and commitment to student success Mid-State Technical College has once again been recognized by Education Insider magazine as a Top Technical College, earning the distinction for the second consecutive year. The 2026 recognition builds on Mid-State’s selection as Wisconsin’s Top Technical College in 2025 and highlights the College’s continued commitment to preparing students for high-demand careers while strengthening the
Prevail Bank Supports Wisconsin Rapids’ Habitat for Humanity with a $2,500 Donation
Wisconsin Rapids Area Habitat for Humanity received $2,500 from Prevail Bank to help families in need build an affordable home. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit and are financed with no-interest loans. The contribution was one of 29 awarded through Prevail Bank’s Charitable Contributions Committee. This fall, the Committee donated a total of $140,021 to nonprofits that serve low-to-moderate income households, support local economic growth, provide financial education, enhance the
Prevail Bank to Match Holiday Donations Supporting Local Nonprofits
(WI Rapids) Prevail Bank is once again inviting community members to make a difference during the holiday season through its annual Holiday Matching Funds Campaign, which runs from November 16 through December 4, 2026. The campaign provides an opportunity for donors to maximize their charitable giving. During the three-week fundraising effort, donations collected at participating Prevail Bank locations will benefit local nonprofit organizations selected by each branch. At the conclusion of the campaign,
Mid-State brings back critical Agricultural Rescue Training, strengthening emergency preparedness across Wisconsin
More than 80 registered participants from 33 agencies in four states come together for hands-on emergency response training in Marshfield From tractor rollovers and grain bin entrapments to hazardous manure pit gases and large animal rescues, agricultural emergencies require specialized knowledge, equipment and rapid decision-making. This past weekend, Mid-State Technical College brought together emergency responders from across Wisconsin and beyond for two days of intensive agricultural rescue training
New Wisconsin Rapids training space expands hands-on learning for dental students and will begin serving the public in spring 2028
Mid-State Technical College celebrated a significant investment in oral health education Monday, Oct. 19, with the opening of its new Oral Health Lab at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. College leaders, community partners and supporters gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the new training space, which will support Mid-State’s Dental Assistant program and its new Dental Hygienist program. The Dental Hygienist program will welcome its first core cohort in fall 2027. “This investment is
Skyward invests $100,000 in Nexus Public Safety Center campaign
Stevens Point-based technology company supports regional effort to strengthen public safety education and training across central Wisconsin Mid-State Technical College is proud to announce a $100,000 commitment from Skyward in support of the Nexus Public Safety Center, a transformational education and training complex planned for Stevens Point. The investment represents a significant commitment from one of central Wisconsin's leading employers to strengthen the training, technology and resources
Gamber-Johnson commits $100,000 to Nexus Public Safety Center, investing in the future of central Wisconsin's first responders
Stevens Point manufacturer brings longstanding public safety expertise and community leadership to transformational regional training initiative A Stevens Point manufacturer whose products support first responders around the world is making a significant investment in the people who protect communities here at home. Mid-State Technical College is proud to announce a $100,000 commitment from Gamber-Johnson to support the development of the Nexus Public Safety Center, a transformational regional
Prevail Bank Helps Divert Nearly 20 Tons of Electronic Waste from Landfills Through Community E-Cycling Events
Prevail Bank is proud to announce the successful collection of 39,518 pounds (19.7 tons) of electronic waste through its free community E-cycling events held throughout its service area from June through early September 2026. The total amount collected is equivalent to the weight of nearly nine midsize pickup trucks, demonstrating the significant impact local communities can make when given convenient opportunities to recycle responsibly. "At Prevail Bank, giving back to our communities means
