Wood County Health Department High Standards Lead to Nationally Reaccredited
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2026 CONTACT: Sue Smith, Director/Health Officer 715-421-8928 / sue.smith@woodcountywi.gov Wood County Health Department High Standards Lead to Nationally Reaccredited (Wood County, WI) — The national Public Health Accreditation Board has recognized Wood County Health Department for earning reaccreditation. The department's achievement demonstrates its dedication to improving quality, accountability, and service for the communities it serves. Accreditation helps health
Your Wisconsin Rapids Salon Is Profitable — But Is It Financially Healthy?
Effective financial management for beauty salons means doing more than filling the appointment calendar — it means controlling expenses, diversifying revenue, and planning for the months when business slows. According to 2025 industry research, the U.S. beauty salon industry reached $48.0 billion in revenue across 121,144 companies, with average sales of $0.3 million per location. For salon owners in Wisconsin Rapids, the gap between strong revenue and genuine financial stability is where most of the real
Mid-State Technical College to host Tom Farley for community conversation on resilience, addiction and mental health
Free event continues College’s commitment to bringing meaningful conversations to the community Mid-State Technical College will host Tom Farley, community outreach director at Recovery.com and brother of late actor and comedian Chris Farley, for a community conversation on addiction, mental health and stigma. The event takes place Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with two options available—one at Mid-State’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus at noon, the other at the Wisconsin Rapids Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. A
