Podcasts about Iron County

Lake life in Wisconsin is upon us! This week we chat with Madelyn Reinagel aka Sunburned Sailor about her sailing adventures. We discuss our favorite lakes and lake towns (plus good food stops there!) and find ourselves on a tangent about some of our favorite fish fry places in the state! Plus - some really fascinating Wisconsin lake facts that may surprise you. Plan your summer lake adventures now! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Iron County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/iron-county/ The Cabin is presented by Badger State Brewing; https://badgerstatebrewing.com/ The Cabin is presented by WiscoCottages: https://www.wiscocottages.com/ As well as Crystal Farms; https://crystalfarmscheese.com/ And the WCA Group Health Trust; https://www.wcaght.org/

Iron County community celebrates conservation of land around the Gile Flowage, debate over the impacts of forward facing fishing sonar, strawberry growers hoping for a good season in Wisconsin

Back and forth... and back and forth... all in the public eye. The negotiations over the size and impact of the incoming data center to Box Elder County continue… now through a series of very public letters. This has us wondering more about the process and why this kind of thing didn't happen months ago behind closed doors. Or is the process changing because of public pushback? And then in Iron County, a very different process is playing out over another data center. Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz joins the program to share his thoughts on these data centers.

The data center developments in Box Elder County have been all the talk here in the state the last several weeks. But the data centers aren't only coming to that county; several counties in Utah are also looking at potential data centers. But in Iron County, the county commission placed a new ban on those kinds of developments for 180 days. Holly and Greg share their thoughts on why that ban would work in that county, while commissioners in Box Elder County said they couldn't do anything to stop the data center development there.   

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include: The intersection of religion and AI  Iron County leaders push pause on data center developments  Utah congressman optimistic about Utah's role in expanding air taxis and the like  Housing: continued issues with accessibility and affordability  Proposal at U.S. Capitol to restrict travel for lawmakers during shutdowns Russia ramps up its attacks on Ukraine 

Happy Memorial Day weekend. Chad Faries sifts through abandoned mines, family history, and the quiet damage of loving Iron County, Michigan--a place that keeps trying to break him. His poetry mines the U.P.'s economic decline, stubborn resilience, and awkward small-town rituals, balancing bleak humor with bruised affection. Sponsored by Modern History Press, author Frank Demith, Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent. Both a personal autopsy and a regional love letter, Faries proves that identity, like iron, is forged under pressure and usually leaves a mess behind. Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Amasa Speaker Factory. Copyright (c) 2026. Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights reserved.

Trail project in Iron County will get hikers off the road, School District of Crandon to offer a summer meals program, volunteers needed to help certify tracking dogs in the Town of Newbold

1100 acres of land around the Gile Flowage purchased by Iron County, finding funds to keep fish hatcheries open a challenge in Wisconsin, referendums highlight difficulties with Wisconsin school funding

In this episode, Hailey calls all avid hikers! Ever heard of a trail that stretches nearly 5,000 miles across the northern United States—from North Dakota all the way to Vermont? That's the North Country National Scenic Trail, and tucked within Wisconsin lies a breathtaking 220-mile slice of this trail that's nothing short of magical! Come along for a closer look at what makes Wisconsin's section of the North Country Trail a true Northwoods treasure. The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/ Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/adventure-awaits-on-the-north-country-trail/ Iron County: https://www.co.iron.wi.gov/; Iron County Forest: https://www.co.iron.wi.gov/159/Forestry-Parks; Mellen: https://northcountrytrail.org/our-work/trail-towns/mellen/; Copper Falls State Park: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/copperfalls; Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamegon-nicolet; U.S. Forest Service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/; Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/; National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/index.htm; Heritage Chapter: https://northcountrytrail.org/trail/wisconsin/htg/ WisCorps: https://wiscorps.org/; A Wisconsin Wonder: The North Country Trail: A Wisconsin Wonder: The North Country Trail The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/ The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks North Country Trail Association: https://northcountrytrail.org/the-trail/wisconsin/. Follow on social @northcountrytrail

School libraries in Wisconsin get record funding from the common school fund, dams in Northeast Wisconsin holding after heavy rains, Iron County Sheriff to retire at the end of his term

Oneida and Iron County snowmobile trails have closed for the season, frog jumping contests and turtle forbidden to prevent disease spread, researchers asking for ticks to be sent in this summer

A Lake Superior tribe wants a court to halt construction of a Canadian energy firm’s $450 million plan to reroute an oil and gas pipeline around its reservation in northern Wisconsin. As Danielle Kaeding reports, the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa asked a court last week to review a decision that upheld state permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 relocation project. The Bad River tribe is challenging a recent decision by an administrative law judge that upheld wetlands and stormwater construction permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute. Attorneys representing the tribe also filed a motion to put construction on hold until an Iron County judge hears their case. The tribe's chair, Elizabeth Arbuckle, said in a statement that the Bad River watershed is not an oil pipeline corridor, and the tribe must protect its homeland. An Enbridge spokesperson said it would be unreasonable to halt construction following the judge’s decision and years of state review. Enbridge has said state permits contain extensive environmental protections and restoration plans. The company says construction would not cause significant harm to water quality or wetlands. The Bad River tribe disputes that. The project would involve blasting and drilling to install the pipeline. The Line 5 reroute would cross close to 200 waterways and more than 100 acres of wetlands. Enbridge has said it would create 700 jobs during construction. (Photo: Murphy Woodhouse / Mountain West News Bureau) Declining snowpack is affecting tribal agriculture and traditional food systems across the West. A new webinar series is helping Indigenous communities adapt. For the Mountain West News Bureau, Daniel Spaulding has more. Across the region, snowpack is below average heading into spring runoff. That has major implications for tribal producers who rely on snowmelt for irrigation, livestock, and traditional foods. The Native Resilience Project is a four-year effort to build resilience in tribal agriculture. This year, the project evolved to address the ongoing snow drought. Dr. Kyle Bocinsky is a partner on the project and the Director of Climate Extension at the Montana Climate Office. “It’s going to be variable across communities, but I think the biggest takeaway is just that what we’re seeing right now is, at least for the last 25 years, a historically low snowpack situation. And it’s going to tax a lot of our systems.” The webinars cover snow conditions, drought assistance programs, drought planning, and new pathways for tribes to directly request federal disaster declarations. There are three more webinars in the series, which ends in May. Hannah Bissett with her family sheltering in place in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Courtesy Hannah Bissett) An Alaska Native family from Wasilla is sheltering in place outside Puerto Vallarta. Rhonda McBride from our flagship station KNBA has more. The family became stranded along with about 500 other tourists at their resort, after the Mexican military killed a notorious drug lord known as “El Mencho”. Other cartel members died and a wave of violence followed. Suspected cartel members torched businesses, buses, and cars in retaliation for the killings. Hannah Bissett says she and her mother, grandmother, ten-year-old brother, and a family friend had just arrived in Mexico. “We had like a half a day of normalcy, and as we were going to bed, things started turning upside down and got pretty intense pretty quickly.” Bissett said she and her family have not left their resort. All the stores around them, along with the hotel's restaurants, are closed. “Assuming things are closed, still, like the major grocery stores nearby, or even the local markets, in the next three or four days, we're gonna run out of food.” Bissett says the resort has been serving an evening buffet meal once a day. Overall, Bissett says she and her family are staying calm yet vigilant – encouraged that traffic seems to be moving again. Bissett says she received a personal phone call from U.S. Rep. Nick Begich (R-AK) and calls from the offices of U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan. All said they are ready to assist if necessary. Bissett is a former reporter at KNBA and currently a graduate student at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Tuesday, February 24, 2026 — Native Bookshelf: “Blood Relay” by Devon Mihesuah

In this episode, Hailey ventures to Northwest Wisconsin, which is packed with places that capture the heart and soul of the north, from one-of-a-kind landscapes and breathtaking waterfalls to small towns rich with history. If you're looking for spots that offer both adventure and tranquility, this trio of stunning destinations will have you packing your bags in no time! The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/3-stunning-spots-in-northwest-wisconsin-you-cant-miss/Northwest Sands: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/lands/EcologicalLandscapes/NorthwestSands; Moquah Barrens: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/statenaturalareas/MoquahBarrens; Bayfield County: https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/; Cornucopia: https://www.visitcornucopia.com/; Ashland County: https://ashlandcountywi.gov/; Iron County: https://www.co.iron.wi.gov/; Mellen: https://mellenwi.com/; Mellen Area Historical Society: https://mellenwi.com/community/museum/; Legion Memorial Library: https://www.legionmemoriallibrary.org/; North Country Trail: https://northcountrytrail.org/; Dr. Gilman Park: https://mellenwi.com/community/parks/; Towns, Trails, & Timeless Beauty — Northwest Wisconsin: Towns, Trails, & Timeless Beauty — Northwest WisconsinThe Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksEnbridge: https://www.enbridge.com/. Follow on social @enbridge

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The Iron School District is joining the group of schools weighing the option for a four-day school week. Would this be better or worse for students and parents? Stephanie Hill from the Iron County School Board joins the show to discuss why they are considering changing the school format, as well as the pros and cons of the potential change.

Send us a textMarcus Newstead — one of the most passionate and enduring figures in the St. Louis music scene. From his small-town roots in Iron County and Farmington to playing in powerhouse bands like Last Flight Home, Fister, Path of Might, Daybringer, and Past Life Tiger, Marcus has spent decades building, supporting, and shaping the sound of Midwestern underground music.They dig deep into:

Today on The Cabin Podcast, we're heading to one of Wisconsin's most fascinating landscapes, the Driftless Region! From scenic drives to hidden gems you have to explore, we're covering everything that makes this unglaciated area so special. Tune in now and start planning your next road trip!The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Iron County; www.wicounties.org/counties/iron-countyThe Cabin is also presented to you by:SSfW; somethingspecialwi.comEnbridge; enbridge.comWCA; wicounties.org

Iron County plan to take Beaver County water stirs controversy -- Chad Saunders on Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraising challenge

Empathy and Efficiency: Navigating Property Management with Derek Morton   In this episode of REIGN, the Real Estate Investor Growth Network, hosted by Jen Josey, guest Derek Morton, owner and principal broker of Net Gain Property Management Services, shares insights on optimizing real estate investments through smart hiring, firing, and automation strategies. Jen emphasizes the importance of creating a self-sustaining real estate business. Derek, with a deep commitment to supporting underserved communities, discusses his approach to providing housing solutions and maintaining empathy and effectiveness in property management. He highlights strategies to support tenants facing financial hardships and mental health challenges while still ensuring property owners' needs are met. The episode also delves into Derek's personal journey in real estate, his dedication to bettering tenant relations, and his innovative management practices.   00:00 Introduction to REIGN and Jen Josey 01:01 Badassery Bestowment: When to Hire, Fire, and Automate 03:28 Guest Introduction: Derek Morton 05:04 Derek's Journey into Real Estate 09:07 Balancing Empathy and Business in Property Management 17:39 Strategies for Maximizing Rental Returns 21:30 Choosing the Right Property Owners 22:30 Challenges with Property Owners 24:40 Improving Communication with Tenants 29:00 Supporting Tenants Facing Hardships 35:02 Derek's Personal Insights and Advice 40:05 Conclusion and Contact Information   Derek Morton is the Owner and Principal Broker of Netgain Property Management Services, LLC, and a housing solutions advocate for underserved communities. Derek is known for his innovative solutions to housing challenges––such as finding private investors to purchase housing for those coming out of homelessness and domestic violence situations, partnering with local providers to increase mental health access for tenants. Derek and his wife live with (Terre) their 3 children in Iron County, Utah.   To learn more about Jen Josey, visit www.TheRealJenJosey.com To join REIGN, visit www.REIGNmastermind.com Stuff Jen Josey Loves: https://www.reignmastermind.com/resources Buy Jen Josey's Book: From Beginner to Badass: https://a.co/d/bstKlby

Colleen Rue, also known as the Voice of the Mountain, joined Scott Jones and guest co-host Kim Grykuliak. Colleen discussed her career in the legal system supporting victims and her personal athletic endurance journey. We spoke about experiences of 29029 Everesting from how she got involved with this amazing event, what she enjoys most as MC and Scott and Kim's perspective as participants. COLLEEN'S BIO (Emcee & Announcer Focus) Colleen Rue is a seasoned endurance athlete and dynamic media professional with a rich and varied career. She brings expertise and passion to her work, helping others achieve their goals and push their limits. Her unique skill set allows her to forge deep connections between people and brands, enhancing events and experiences with her engaging presence. Colleen's ability to foster personal growth and build lasting bonds is at the heart of her work. Whether she's motivating athletes to cross the finish line or captivating an audience with her words, she creates meaningful experiences that resonate long after the event is over. BIO NOTE As I mentioned, my original career was as a paralegal where I worked for small family law firms and large international firms: from family law to antitrust. I spent many years supporting Southern Utah's Guardian ad Litem, who represented abused and neglected children in the court system. I also served as the Victim Advocate for Iron County, Utah, USA working out of the Iron County Attorney's Office.

The unjustified slaughter of around 120 men, women, and children emigrants in Mountain Meadows Utah on September 11, 1857, was an unspeakable tragedy. For Latter-day Saints then and now, one of the many painful details about this event is that it was instigated under the direction of local LDS leaders in Iron County who served simultaneously as ecclesiastical, civil, and military leaders.  On this episode of Church History Matters, we continue our discussion about the Mountain Meadows Massacre, with a focus on the aftermath of the atrocity. Specifically, we probe what we know of Brigham Young's reaction to the massacre and where the erroneous idea came from that he ordered the attack. We walk through what we know about who was brought to justice for the massacre and what the eventual fate was of those who instigated and participated in this heinous tragedy.   For show notes and transcript for this and other episodes go to https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/church-history-matters-podcast/   

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 11-19-24 (6:05am) Yeah, someone's making popcorn in our building at 6am AND DRIVING US CRAZY! St. Louis Zoo had to put down a 17-year-old African lion named Ingazi due to various illnesses. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/11/18/saint-louis-zoo-humanely-euthanized-african-lion/ And a mountain lion was sighted in Iron County, MO, south of St. Louis (near Farmington, Fredericktown, and Mark Twain National Forest), and it was shot by a deer hunter. An investigation is underway. Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/mountain-lion-killed-by-missouri-deer-hunter-investigation-underway/   (6:20am) The final tally for MO Amendment 2 is still hanging in the balance. Story here: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/11/18/margin-on-missouri-sports-betting-amendment-narrows-as-counties-tally-official-results/   (6:35am) John Berlau, Senior Fellow and Director of Finance Policy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), talks about the proposal to federally cap interest rates on credit cards. What could be the unintended consequences? Dick Durbin and Bernie Sanders are pushing for it, and Josh Hawley is also supporting it.  From CEI: “The Senate hearing will be held today (Tuesday, Nov. 19) related to the horrible Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA). The hearing, proposed by Sen. Dick Durbin, seeks to examine the CCCA and push for new mandates on American's credit cards. This is a last-ditch effort to push the CCCA through before the end of the legislative session. Our experts at CEI have discussed at length the ramifications of this bill for the American people.” (https://cei.org/experts/john-berlau/) (@jberlau) (https://cei.org/)     (6:50am) MORNING NEWS DUMP We're still waiting on the final tally for MO Amendment 2 for sports betting in the state as the margin is down to just a few hundred votes. The Biden administration is now asking Congress for another 100 billion in emergency disaster relief aid after the recent hurricanes.   MO Congressman Sam Graves will not be the next Secretary of Transportation. Trump says he will nominate former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy.   Nominated "Border Czar" Tom Homan is zeroing in on illegal alien gangs, especially the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.   MO Conservation agents are following up on the shooting of a mountain lion in Iron County, south of St. Louis.  Blues host the Minnesota Wild tonight at Enterprise Center at 7pm.   NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 11-19-24 (8:05am) As viewership and ratings plummet for MSNBC, Morning Mika & Joe Scarborough make a trip down to Mar-a-Lago to chat with Trump. Gee, what happened to all of their Hitler/fascist/racist accusations from the past few years?!?!? Let's see how podcaster/reporter Megyn Kelly feels about it: https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2024/11/18/megyn-kelly-unleashes-the-hounds-of-hell-on-mika-brzezinski-and-joe-scarborough-n2182168 Also story here: https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2024/11/18/hot-takes-meltdown-city-on-the-left-after-joe-and-mika-try-playing-nice-with-donald-trump-again-n2182157     (8:20am) MORNING NEWS DUMP We're still waiting on the final tally for MO Amendment 2 for sports betting in the state as the margin is down to just a few hundred votes. The Biden administration is now asking Congress for another 100 billion in emergency disaster relief aid after the recent hurricanes.   MO Congressman Sam Graves will not be the next Secretary of Transportation. Trump says he will nominate former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy.   Nominated "Border Czar" Tom Homan is zeroing in on illegal alien gangs, especially the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.   MO Conservation agents are following up on the shooting of a mountain lion in Iron County, south of St. Louis.  Blues host the Minnesota Wild tonight at Enterprise Center at 7pm.   (8:35am) Cori Bush brings back her trash-talking antisemitism as she bashes AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) once again.    (8:50am) The Trump Dance is showing up everywhere...sports, politics, videos, backyards! Crank up YMCA and go for it!   NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final results from the recount in the election for Republican Congressional District 2 are expected by the end of the day Monday. Lannie Chapman, Salt Lake County Clerk, joins the show to discuss what the recount process looks like and what they found in the recount for SLCO. John Whitaker, Iron County Clerk joins  Greg and Taylor to update us on what's going on with the recount in Iron County.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Iron County; https://bit.ly/3mHj06iThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda: https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4Campfire Conversation: In this episode of The Cabin Podcast, we explore ten remarkable renovated spaces across Wisconsin. Join us as we highlight 10 South in Janesville, a historic armory from 1930 now transformed into a stunning wedding venue. Discover Topsy Turvy Brewery in Lake Geneva, which beautifully preserves its origins as a 1892 Methodist Episcopal Church. We'll take you to Menomonie's Brewery Nønic, set in a historic railroad depot, and Green Bay's Titletown Brewing Company, located in a former 1898 railway station. Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery, housed in a 1908 coal-fired power plant, offers a unique brewing history. The Brewing Projekt in Eau Claire revitalized a historic brick building, while Superior's Thirsty Pagan Brewery and Ashland's Soo Line Depot showcase creative uses of former rail stations. We'll also visit Potosi Brewery, which now features the National Brewery Museum, and Madison's Garver Feed Mill, a multi-use facility with rich history. Tune in to be inspired by these incredible transformations redefining life, work, and play in Wisconsin! Inside Sponsors:Enbridge: https://bit.ly/48L2KYWWCA Group Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3evRaEQ

July 9th, 2024

Half a century ago, deindustrialization gutted blue-collar jobs in the American Midwest. But today, these places are not ghost towns. People still call these communities home, even as they struggle with unemployment, poverty, and other social and economic crises. Why do people remain in declining areas through difficult circumstances? What do their choices tell us about rootedness in a time of flux? Through the cases of the former steel manufacturing hub of southeast Chicago and a shuttered mining community in Iron County, Wisconsin, Amanda McMillan Lequieu traces the power and shifting meanings of the notion of home for people who live in troubled places. Building from on-the-ground observations of community life, archival research, and interviews with long-term residents, she shows how inhabitants of deindustrialized communities balance material constraints with deeply felt identities. McMillan Lequieu maps how the concept of home has been constructed and the ways it has been reshaped as these communities have changed. She considers how long-term residents navigate the tensions around belonging and making ends meet long after the departure of their community's founding industry. In Who We Are Is Where We Are: Making Home in the American Rust Belt (Columbia UP, 2024), Amanda McMillan Lequieu links the past and the present, rural and urban, to shed new light on life in postindustrial communities. Beyond a story of Midwestern deindustrialization, this timely book provides broader insight into the capacious idea of home—how and where it is made, threatened, and renegotiated in a world fraught with change. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is in the areas of social construction of experience, identity, and place. He is currently conducting research for his next project that looks at nightlife and the emotional labor that is performed by employees of bars and nightclubs. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his website, Google Scholar, Twitter @ProfessorJohnst, or by email at johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Half a century ago, deindustrialization gutted blue-collar jobs in the American Midwest. But today, these places are not ghost towns. People still call these communities home, even as they struggle with unemployment, poverty, and other social and economic crises. Why do people remain in declining areas through difficult circumstances? What do their choices tell us about rootedness in a time of flux? Through the cases of the former steel manufacturing hub of southeast Chicago and a shuttered mining community in Iron County, Wisconsin, Amanda McMillan Lequieu traces the power and shifting meanings of the notion of home for people who live in troubled places. Building from on-the-ground observations of community life, archival research, and interviews with long-term residents, she shows how inhabitants of deindustrialized communities balance material constraints with deeply felt identities. McMillan Lequieu maps how the concept of home has been constructed and the ways it has been reshaped as these communities have changed. She considers how long-term residents navigate the tensions around belonging and making ends meet long after the departure of their community's founding industry. In Who We Are Is Where We Are: Making Home in the American Rust Belt (Columbia UP, 2024), Amanda McMillan Lequieu links the past and the present, rural and urban, to shed new light on life in postindustrial communities. Beyond a story of Midwestern deindustrialization, this timely book provides broader insight into the capacious idea of home—how and where it is made, threatened, and renegotiated in a world fraught with change. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is in the areas of social construction of experience, identity, and place. He is currently conducting research for his next project that looks at nightlife and the emotional labor that is performed by employees of bars and nightclubs. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his website, Google Scholar, Twitter @ProfessorJohnst, or by email at johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Half a century ago, deindustrialization gutted blue-collar jobs in the American Midwest. But today, these places are not ghost towns. People still call these communities home, even as they struggle with unemployment, poverty, and other social and economic crises. Why do people remain in declining areas through difficult circumstances? What do their choices tell us about rootedness in a time of flux? Through the cases of the former steel manufacturing hub of southeast Chicago and a shuttered mining community in Iron County, Wisconsin, Amanda McMillan Lequieu traces the power and shifting meanings of the notion of home for people who live in troubled places. Building from on-the-ground observations of community life, archival research, and interviews with long-term residents, she shows how inhabitants of deindustrialized communities balance material constraints with deeply felt identities. McMillan Lequieu maps how the concept of home has been constructed and the ways it has been reshaped as these communities have changed. She considers how long-term residents navigate the tensions around belonging and making ends meet long after the departure of their community's founding industry. In Who We Are Is Where We Are: Making Home in the American Rust Belt (Columbia UP, 2024), Amanda McMillan Lequieu links the past and the present, rural and urban, to shed new light on life in postindustrial communities. Beyond a story of Midwestern deindustrialization, this timely book provides broader insight into the capacious idea of home—how and where it is made, threatened, and renegotiated in a world fraught with change. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is in the areas of social construction of experience, identity, and place. He is currently conducting research for his next project that looks at nightlife and the emotional labor that is performed by employees of bars and nightclubs. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his website, Google Scholar, Twitter @ProfessorJohnst, or by email at johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Half a century ago, deindustrialization gutted blue-collar jobs in the American Midwest. But today, these places are not ghost towns. People still call these communities home, even as they struggle with unemployment, poverty, and other social and economic crises. Why do people remain in declining areas through difficult circumstances? What do their choices tell us about rootedness in a time of flux? Through the cases of the former steel manufacturing hub of southeast Chicago and a shuttered mining community in Iron County, Wisconsin, Amanda McMillan Lequieu traces the power and shifting meanings of the notion of home for people who live in troubled places. Building from on-the-ground observations of community life, archival research, and interviews with long-term residents, she shows how inhabitants of deindustrialized communities balance material constraints with deeply felt identities. McMillan Lequieu maps how the concept of home has been constructed and the ways it has been reshaped as these communities have changed. She considers how long-term residents navigate the tensions around belonging and making ends meet long after the departure of their community's founding industry. In Who We Are Is Where We Are: Making Home in the American Rust Belt (Columbia UP, 2024), Amanda McMillan Lequieu links the past and the present, rural and urban, to shed new light on life in postindustrial communities. Beyond a story of Midwestern deindustrialization, this timely book provides broader insight into the capacious idea of home—how and where it is made, threatened, and renegotiated in a world fraught with change. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is in the areas of social construction of experience, identity, and place. He is currently conducting research for his next project that looks at nightlife and the emotional labor that is performed by employees of bars and nightclubs. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his website, Google Scholar, Twitter @ProfessorJohnst, or by email at johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Half a century ago, deindustrialization gutted blue-collar jobs in the American Midwest. But today, these places are not ghost towns. People still call these communities home, even as they struggle with unemployment, poverty, and other social and economic crises. Why do people remain in declining areas through difficult circumstances? What do their choices tell us about rootedness in a time of flux? Through the cases of the former steel manufacturing hub of southeast Chicago and a shuttered mining community in Iron County, Wisconsin, Amanda McMillan Lequieu traces the power and shifting meanings of the notion of home for people who live in troubled places. Building from on-the-ground observations of community life, archival research, and interviews with long-term residents, she shows how inhabitants of deindustrialized communities balance material constraints with deeply felt identities. McMillan Lequieu maps how the concept of home has been constructed and the ways it has been reshaped as these communities have changed. She considers how long-term residents navigate the tensions around belonging and making ends meet long after the departure of their community's founding industry. In Who We Are Is Where We Are: Making Home in the American Rust Belt (Columbia UP, 2024), Amanda McMillan Lequieu links the past and the present, rural and urban, to shed new light on life in postindustrial communities. Beyond a story of Midwestern deindustrialization, this timely book provides broader insight into the capacious idea of home—how and where it is made, threatened, and renegotiated in a world fraught with change. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is in the areas of social construction of experience, identity, and place. He is currently conducting research for his next project that looks at nightlife and the emotional labor that is performed by employees of bars and nightclubs. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his website, Google Scholar, Twitter @ProfessorJohnst, or by email at johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography

Half a century ago, deindustrialization gutted blue-collar jobs in the American Midwest. But today, these places are not ghost towns. People still call these communities home, even as they struggle with unemployment, poverty, and other social and economic crises. Why do people remain in declining areas through difficult circumstances? What do their choices tell us about rootedness in a time of flux? Through the cases of the former steel manufacturing hub of southeast Chicago and a shuttered mining community in Iron County, Wisconsin, Amanda McMillan Lequieu traces the power and shifting meanings of the notion of home for people who live in troubled places. Building from on-the-ground observations of community life, archival research, and interviews with long-term residents, she shows how inhabitants of deindustrialized communities balance material constraints with deeply felt identities. McMillan Lequieu maps how the concept of home has been constructed and the ways it has been reshaped as these communities have changed. She considers how long-term residents navigate the tensions around belonging and making ends meet long after the departure of their community's founding industry. In Who We Are Is Where We Are: Making Home in the American Rust Belt (Columbia UP, 2024), Amanda McMillan Lequieu links the past and the present, rural and urban, to shed new light on life in postindustrial communities. Beyond a story of Midwestern deindustrialization, this timely book provides broader insight into the capacious idea of home—how and where it is made, threatened, and renegotiated in a world fraught with change. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is in the areas of social construction of experience, identity, and place. He is currently conducting research for his next project that looks at nightlife and the emotional labor that is performed by employees of bars and nightclubs. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his website, Google Scholar, Twitter @ProfessorJohnst, or by email at johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu.

Half a century ago, deindustrialization gutted blue-collar jobs in the American Midwest. But today, these places are not ghost towns. People still call these communities home, even as they struggle with unemployment, poverty, and other social and economic crises. Why do people remain in declining areas through difficult circumstances? What do their choices tell us about rootedness in a time of flux? Through the cases of the former steel manufacturing hub of southeast Chicago and a shuttered mining community in Iron County, Wisconsin, Amanda McMillan Lequieu traces the power and shifting meanings of the notion of home for people who live in troubled places. Building from on-the-ground observations of community life, archival research, and interviews with long-term residents, she shows how inhabitants of deindustrialized communities balance material constraints with deeply felt identities. McMillan Lequieu maps how the concept of home has been constructed and the ways it has been reshaped as these communities have changed. She considers how long-term residents navigate the tensions around belonging and making ends meet long after the departure of their community's founding industry. In Who We Are Is Where We Are: Making Home in the American Rust Belt (Columbia UP, 2024), Amanda McMillan Lequieu links the past and the present, rural and urban, to shed new light on life in postindustrial communities. Beyond a story of Midwestern deindustrialization, this timely book provides broader insight into the capacious idea of home—how and where it is made, threatened, and renegotiated in a world fraught with change. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is in the areas of social construction of experience, identity, and place. He is currently conducting research for his next project that looks at nightlife and the emotional labor that is performed by employees of bars and nightclubs. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his website, Google Scholar, Twitter @ProfessorJohnst, or by email at johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with SUMA's Executive Director, Jessica Kinsey, to discuss an important part of our permanent collection, The Stillman Sculpture Court. We chatted about the changes that have taken place since the opening of SUMA and The Beverley Center in 2016, including new sculpture additions and updates to the overall design and landscaping. These changes have created a place of exploration, discovery, and contemplation that allows visitors to think about how they might see themselves reflected in the art.  The Stillman Sculpture Court guide can be found here. Click the link for more information about the 2024 Director's Trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. A most sincere thank you to the many supporters who helped make the sculpture court a reality: Larry and Liane Stillman family, Cedar Band Corporation, Cedar Livestock and Heritage Festival, Friends of SUMA, Iron County, Southern Utah University, Allan Houser Foundation, and Donna Law. We are also grateful to SUU Facilities for their efforts to beautifully maintain the sculpture court. 

Iron County Sheriff Jeff Burkett resigned Wednesday just before the start of a civil trial to remove him from office over accusations he and two deputies helped a man in a parental kidnapping plot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Hailey dives into the story of Hurley, including the community and its interwoven trail system. Hurley is tucked in Iron County–the snow capital of Wisconsin–and it surely lives up to its title. But the snow has never stopped the community from getting outside and connecting with one another by trail. Hurley continues to add on to their rich history by grooming trails, providing trails for visitors and locals alike to explore, and captures the heart of the community downtown. An integral part of Hurley's history is the White Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club, and their grooming traditions, which are now being passed down to the next generation. Because of their grooming efforts, Hurley has over 300 funded miles of snowmobile trails for everyone to enjoy. The best part? They all connect to the local businesses at the heart of the community. A few local gems are Sharon's Coffee Company and the notorious Iron Nugget.Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/the-story-of-hurley-connecting-trails-to-the-community/Hurley: https://hurleywi.com/; Iron County: http://www.co.iron.wi.gov/; White Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club: https://whitethunderriders.com/; Iron County Little Rippers Club: https://www.facebook.com/people/Iron-County-Little-Rippers/100066302209000/?paipv=0&eav=AfZcXvKXx_ZCP4fmSLQNlkxa0ws-2hzcaHfx715y6RvTgbqufQQ_RLli7galKIPZLqM&_rdr; Mercer Sno-Goers: https://mercersnogoers.com/; Iron County Forestry: https://ironcountyforest.org/; Snowmobile Trails: https://hurleywi.com/snowmobile-trails/; Ashland County: https://co.ashland.wi.us/; Price County: https://www.co.price.wi.us/; Vilas County: https://www.vilascountywi.gov/; Sharon's Coffee Company: https://www.facebook.com/sharonscc; Iron Nugget: https://www.ironnugget.com/; The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com; Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com; Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/; Follow on social @discoverwisconsin Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/; Follow on social @discovermediaworksEnbridge: https://www.enbridge.com/; Follow on social @enbridge

Missouri gave Iron County more than $3 million to recover after the devastating December 14, 2005 flood triggered by the bursting of the Taum Sauk reservoir. Today, the money is nearly gone. Its funded projects included a coffee shop and bike park, but they made little impact to repair the damage. Tony Messenger, a columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, investigated the fund and found that most of the money has gone to insiders. Whistleblower Erich Jett, who worked for the board overseeing the fund, reveals what he saw as early as 2015 that led him to raise an alarm.

In 1857, Utah settlers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints were at war with the federal government. During the heightened hostilities, Iron County militiamen deliberately massacred a wagon train full of more than 100 men, women, and children traveling west from Arkansas. The Mountain Meadows Massacre was one of the worst atrocities of the American West and of the church's history. But how did it happen? And what do new details just published about the aftermath of the tragic event tell us about the risk that comes from current day hostilities and polarization in the country? In this week's episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca talks with historian Richard E Turley Jr., co-author, with Barbara Jones Brown, of the new book "Vengeance is Mine; The Mountain Meadows Massacre and its Aftermath."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've seen it all over the news in just the last couple of weeks. Police investigating incidents of domestic violence including a man threatening a woman before setting a house on fire in Davis County, a boyfriend shooting and killing his 16-year-old girlfriend in Piute County, and a father killing his family before taking his own life in Iron County. And, of course, there are many more stories of domestic violence that don't make the headlines. This week Matt Rascon talks with Kait Sorenson, the executive director of Canyon Creek Services based in Cedar City. The local nonprofit is on the frontlines of the effort to end domestic violence every day in southern Utah. Over the last couple of weeks they've been working to help the community heal and learn from the tragedy in Enoch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Iron County; https://bit.ly/3mHj06iThe Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda! Find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda; http://bit.ly/DWxJollyGoodCampfire Conversation: We are back for Wine-Sconsin: Part 2! Wisconsin has so many amazing and iconic wineries across the state that we had to come back for round 2. Plus, we have some new voices in The Cabin today to join in on the conversation! Welcome new co-host Apurba Banerjee to talk about some of the best and the newest wineries in Wisconsin. Plus, a conversation about natural wines, wine tours, and where to create your own wine are inside…Some wineries we discuss include; Von Stiehl Winery, Elmaro Winery, Trout Springs Winery, Rushford Winery & Meadery, Vines to Cellar Winery, Branches Winery, and more!Watch the full Discover Wisconsin episode, “Wisconsin's Iconic Wineries”; https://youtu.be/xiXR65Falw8Watch the full Discover Wisconsin episode, “Door County Wine and Cheese Tour”; https://youtu.be/OeauH5TKD7EThis Week's Wisconsin Treasure is sponsored by BetterHelp and you get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/cabinpod!This week we are featuring the Wisconsin Leadership Seminars helping to power the next generation of Wisconsin leaders; https://wils.us/.Shop Discover Wisconsin; Check out the Cabin Podcast merch and use code “CABIN” for a discount at; https://bit.ly/3PEtnFNGroup Health Trust; Serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3klM56EKnow Your Wisconsin: An Expanded Tradition: Ho-Chunk Pow Wows; https://youtu.be/svTuhV_sXkU

Hey... Make sure before you start recording that your mic is plugged in ;) Take it from us! This episode Katie takes back to Pleasant Grove, Utah and reminds us of the tragic history of Battle Creek and the possible spirits that may linger there. Along the way, April told us about the sad and very recent murder of young Stevie Shay Wilkerson from St. George, Utah after her body was found in a remote area of Iron County. Too bad you don't get to hear April's original telling of this story because we forgot to plug the microphone in *headsmack*. It's alright, enjoy this partial re-recording filled with our uncomfortable segues. Check out our website hauntandcold.com Remember to follow us on social media! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/haunt-cold/support

This episode features Erika Griggs, Chief Operating Officer at Iron County Medical Center. Here, she discusses the challenges & opportunities of being a rural medical center, what she is currently focused on, competition & strategy, and more.

Welcome back to episode 9 of the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we got the chance to chat with Becca Esplin, edtech coach for Iron County and Braxton Thornley, secondary ELA teacher and school technology coach from Jordan District, about how they teach their students to use a variety of digital objects and exercise their creativity.You can follow their work on Twitter - @edtechbyte for Becca, @BraxtonThornley for Braxton, and @KBeddes for Kiera. Kiera also referenced the book Originals by Adam Grant a couple times in this episode. You can check out the Amazon link for the book here.Over the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions (and more!) with our guests:How do you lead and model creativity?Why should students be creating?What role does feedback play in student creativity?At the end of the episode, we take a minute to spotlight the amazing eMedia resource in Utah's Online Library, EdcampUT happening in June, and the LAST #utedchat of the year. Next season's episodes of the UCET podcast will start again in September. Connect with us!UCET Newsletter: https://ucet.org/newsletter/UCET Edcamps: https://ucet.org/edcamp/#utedchat Weds at 9 p.m. on Twitter: https://ucet.org/utedchat/Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.

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On Saturday a small plane crashed in Iron County which unfortunately took the lives of the four passengers who were on board. One of them was the pilot Deputy Steve Eatchel of Springville. Eatchel had been a deputy with Utah County Sheriff's office for nearly 12 years. Lindsay his wife, Thomas his brother and Danielle his brother's girlfriend was the other three. Debbie and Scott discuss the accident, as Scott Simpson, who is a pilot explains what went wrong.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.