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Dear Reader, Imagine approaching your most meaningful work—the projects that enrich others’ lives, the contributions that strengthen your community, the accomplishments that truly …

Not Them. Us.

Dear Reader, I want you to think back to a moment in your life when you felt fear about money. Perhaps you were laid off and watched your savings dwindle. Maybe a medical emergency emptied your …

From the editor: The penny’s last lesson

For generations, the penny served as an entry point into commerce for children receiving their first allowance, immigrants building new lives cent by cent and working families stretching tight budgets.

Speedy vs. Steady

Dear Reader, There are two ways to live a life, and most of us never consciously choose between them. The first is Formula One living—all throttle and adrenaline, taking corners at …

Life's Meaning

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Dear Reader, There’s something about growing older—about all the experiences we gather, the places we’ve been, and the people we’ve met along the way—that helps a …

Letter to the Editor 5/21

Dear Iron County voters, It is estimated that 700,000 Michiganders will lose Medicaid insurance if the current budget bill in Washington passes. It will also decrease funding to local hospitals which …

The Meaning Of Easter

Dear Reader, Easter is upon us, a time of great celebration for Christians around the world. It is the day we proclaim, Christ is risen!—a moment of triumph over death, of hope restored, and of …

Little Bursts of Happiness

Dear Reader, In a world bustling with deadlines, distractions, and the unrelenting hum of routine, it’s easy to overlook the extraordinary in the ordinary. Yet, it’s in those fleeting …

By LouAnn Schulfer, AWMA®, AIF® Accredited Wealth Management AdvisorSM Accredited Investment Fiduciary® , Published Author TheWealthInformationLady.com I wrote “One Simple Rule …

Ice Lake Park and Conversion of Use

One of my fondest memories of my youth growing up in Iron River was heading to Ice Lake Park in the summer. If my chores were done and both mom and dad said it was ok, I would hop on my bike and …

Letter to the Editor - 4/2/2025

Letter to the Editor: As a lifelong resident of Iron River, I come to recognize that we have a few things to really take pride in. One of the biggest events in Iron River is the Upper Peninsula …

The Inside In or the Outside Out

Dear Reader, When I was young, love seemed like something you could measure in glances. I wanted a pretty girl—the kind that turned heads and made other guys envious. I’d walk into a room …

READER'S VIEWPOINT - Words Matter

“The Wealth InFormation Lady” Accredited Wealth Management AdvisorSM Accredited Investment Fiduciary® , Published Author TheWealthInFormationLady.com I’ve had some highly …

Luck o' The Irish

Dear Reader, Another Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us, and for one day, everyone— Irish or not—joins in the celebration. On this day, we revel in the so-called “luck of the …

PUBLISHER'S LETTER - Human Body Design

Dear Reader, When we stop to think about the design of the humanbody, we might find ourselves wondering if it could have been crafted more e¡ciently.  Consider the everyday processes of …

Dear Reader, Until recently, I had never been to Cartagena, Colombia. But when the opportunity arose for a short getaway with some old friends, I couldn’t resist. Cartagena is a vast and …

Letter to the Editor - 2/19

The Board of Directors from the Crystal Falls Senior/Community Center in Crystal Falls would like to thank all the voters in Iron County for renewing the Senior Millage for Iron County. This renewal …

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