The Rhinelander/Northwoods Regional Tournament Finance and Investment Challenge Bowl (FICB) was held at Nicolet College Tuesday, March 11. Teams from Rhinelander, Merrill, Three Lakes, Northland Pines and Crandon competed throughout the day. Rhinelander #3 ended up winning the competition. The team from Merrill placed second. Both Rhinelander #3 and Merrill advance to the state competition April 30 in Milwaukee.

FICB is a financial literacy study program culminating in a college bowl quiz competition. The FICB aligns with statewide learning standards for financial literacy and is an effective strategy to promote learning. The competition features student teams (up to four members and an alternate) competing for trophies and fabulous prizes. All FICB teams are led by adult coaches who help students study and prepare, as a classroom or an after-school activity.