Council divided as IR moves forward with plan for new City Hall

By Allison JoyIRON RIVER – The Iron River City Council voted to make a bid on a new building to house City Hall, following a public hearing on May 1. There were about 20 persons in attendance at the meeting, three of whom spoke out against the purchase of a new building at the corner of West Adams and 8th Avenue. No one spoke in favor. City officials have advocated for the move, saying…