Longtime YMCA leader Bill Soper has been a central figure in shaping the "Y" and the community for more than three decades.  That includes the major expansion that added the Houser Y in Onalaska. Over his 42-year YMCA career, 31 of them as CEO in La Crosse, Soper became known for strengthening community partnerships, supporting vulnerable families, and leading major initiatives such as emergency childcare, youth meal programs, and expanded health services during the COVID‑19 pandemic.  Mr. Soper was a guest on LaCrosseTalk with Sean Dwyer.

 

Longtime YMCA leader Bill Soper has been a central figure in shaping the "Y" and the community for more than three decades.&nbsp; That includes the major expansion that added the Houser Y in Onalaska. Over his 42-year YMCA career, 31 of them as CEO in La Crosse, Soper became known for strengthening community partnerships, supporting vulnerable families, and leading major initiatives such as emergency childcare, youth meal programs, and expanded health services during the COVID‑19 pandemic.&nbsp; Mr. Soper was a guest on LaCrosseTalk with Sean Dwyer.
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WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

WIZM - La Crosse  Talk Interviews

WIZM’s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin.
Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.