~Iron County~

Iron County is one of the northern most counties in Wisconsin, bordering the Upper Peninsula of Michigan at one point and Lake Superior at another. The City of Hurley is the seat of government for Iron County and is the largest population center. There are a total of 6861 residents in the county.

Natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities are important assets for the local economy and play and important role in the way of life for Iron County residents. Inland lakes, woodlands, rivers and streams draw those interested in viewing waterfalls, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and ATV riding. Winter snowfall averages 180 inches to help support an active winter sports scene of downhill skiing, snowmobiling and cross county skiing.

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AmeriCorps *VISTA

Abbey Hallberg

Abbey is an AmeriCorps* VISTA serving Iron County UW-Extension.  Her year as a VISTA will focus on youth development.  She is partnering with a local school district’s service-learning program to promote service in the community by providing resources for teachers and planning an event that celebrates the school’s achievements in service-learning.  Additionally, she will be partnering with an after-school program.   

Abbey graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in May 2009 with a degree in marketing and public/non-profit management.  Following her year of service, Abbey plans to pursue a graduate degree in public policy. 

Abbey Hallberg's Success Story

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Abbey Hallberg Success Story 3

Success Stories from our past Iron County VISTA

To find out more about Iron County and the AmeriCorps *VISTA Project, please contact the VISTA Supervisor:

Gloria Fauerbach

E-Mail: gloria.fauerback@ces.uwex.edu

P: 715-561-2695

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