Iron River News

Chances are on a sunny, summer afternoon you won't find Roy Thorson of Wausau driving a pontoon boat, or Nick Zehner from Neenah giving thumbs up to a motorcycle ride, or Green Bay's Nick Frankow playing table tennis, or Billy Kocha of Howard jumping in for a swim.

A Wisconsin man decided to celebrate his 60th birthday with a 71-mile run. The journey took the man nearly 18 hours to complete.

Emergency responders in Northwestern Wisconsin say they're facing a tough challenge--finding enough volunteers.

The Maple School District will offer 4-year-old kindergarten programming for the 2009-10 school year.

Published Monday, March 30, 2009 ON WISCONSIN'S BRULE RIVER - Bruce Sederberg's fly rod bent in a continuous arc and pulsed under the weight at the end of his line.

Jean Ann Bitner , 62, of Marshfield passed away suddenly on March 17, 2009, at her home.

A 45-minute time exposure made for circular star tracks is seen over this run-down barn along County Road A near Iron River, Wis., Sunday night, Feb.

Everyone needs the basics - food, shelter, clothing, heat. Across Douglas County, programs that provide the basics are seeing an increase in clients.

Provides food for about five days once a month based on need. Proof of identity and income requested.

This 45-minute exposure of a dilapitated barn near Iron River, Wisconsin captures the whirling motion of stars.

A 45-minute time exposure made for circular star tracks is seen over this run-down barn along County Road A near Iron River, Wis.

Bay Area Rural Transit 2/13/2009 That little mini-van seen driving seniors from Iron River to Ashland on alternating Fridays has served a number of seniors for many years.

The congregation of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Iron River will welcome its new pastor on Sunday, January 11.

A fire completely destroyed the Country Feed and Pet Store in Iron River near U.S. Highway 2 on Friday, which its owners said had been in existence for about 80 years.

Residents in Iron River are dealing with the loss of an important landmark in their community.

St. Michael Altar and Rosary Society members are busy making many beautiful and useful craft items for their annual Christmas Cookie Walk, Raffle and Craft Sale fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, December 13 ...