8/14/2026

IRONWOOD - Gogebic Community College Board of Trustees approving Dr. Terri L. Winfree, of Tinley Park, IL as Interim Vice President of Academics.  Winfree holds a Ph.D. in Education and Human Resources from Colorado State University, a Master and Bachelor of Arts from Governors State University along with an associate’s degree from Prairie State College. She has also taught numerous courses in communications, business, leadership, strategic communications, and human resources.  Dr. Winfree will provide oversight and leadership for the college’s academic operations and programs in this interim role and begin her duties on Monday, August 17.

8/14/2026

IRONWOOD – Gogebic Community college has ranked among the nation’s top 20, according to a new WalletHub analysis of 613 schools. Gogebic Community College in Ironwood ranked No. 6 overall while another Michigan institute of higher learning, Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, ranked No. 17. The rankings considered affordability, educational outcomes and career opportunities, using 18 measures including tuition, graduation rates, transfers and graduates’ median salaries. The results highlight Michigan community colleges as lower-cost pathways to higher education, workforce training and four-year degrees.

8/14/2026

IRONWOOD – The City of Ironwood says the Bonnie Street Dog Park has now been repaired and is open back up.  The city says waiting for insurance company approvals caused delays in repairs. A nearby car accident resulted in a car slamming into the fence damaging the park causing its closure nearly a month ago.  Angelo Luppino completed the repairs.