On September 10, CVI marked six months of continuous weekly protests with a rally that was pure Chippewa Valley creativity — a Wizard of Oz-themed celebration that turned a milestone into a statement.

The theme was no accident. Like Dorothy pulling back the curtain, CVI had spent six months exposing what was behind the political machinery — and doing it with humor, heart, and community spirit. The costumes, the signs, and the energy all carried the same message: we’re not going anywhere.

WQOW covered the anniversary rally, and Jess Craven’s Chop Wood Carry Water newsletter highlighted it for a national audience. Six months of showing up every single week — and the group was only getting stronger.