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Electorate sets new tax levy at annual meeting, school board talks referendum w

The Dodgeville school district has a new budget and mill rate after the annual meeting held Monday.

Life-Saving technology and teamwork help rescue injured hunter in remote Iowa County woods

On the evening of October 20, 2025, at approximately 7:16 p.m., the Iowa County Communications Center received a 911 call from a 22-year-old hunter who had suffered a serious injury with uncontrolled bleeding while in a remote wooded area near Mill Road in Ridgeway Township.

Library Construction, Super 8 Auction, and Halloween Hours Highlight Dodgeville Council Meeting

By John Dalton At its annual regular meeting, the city council confirmed that Dodgeville’s Trick or Treat hours are set for Friday, October 31, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Highland board reviews budget for annual meeting w

The Highland School Board went over the proposed budget for 2026-27 with business director Linda Hebgen at their regular meeting Wednesday.

Ridgeway Village addresses law enforcement needs, discussed Main Street project w

Ridgeway has what is the only Marshall in the state of Wisconsin as Michael Gorham has held the position since 2018.

Health and Human Services sets grant awards

By Bruce Paull The Iowa County Health and Human Services committee met to discuss requests of the Robert G. Campbell Community Fund 2025 cycle and the Opioid Settlement Funds Grant. The Arena Meal site was the other business on the agenda.

Be Part of the Tradition: Iowa County Fair Society Invites Community Members to Get Involved as they celebrate 170 years strong in 2026

The Iowa County Fair wrapped up another amazing Labor Day weekend in Mineral Point, drawing record-breaking crowds and celebrating the very best of our county’s agriculture, youth, and community spirit.

Fall International Potluck Dinner held at M&M

On Saturday, September 27, the potluck team at M&M again offered a fall meal to the community, bringing together fans of international cooking

35th Annual Harvest Festival at Spurgeon Winery this weekend

As fall foliage hits its peak, Spurgeon Winery invites the public to celebrate the season at its 35th Annual Harvest Festival, hosted by owners Glen and Mary Spurgeon and assistant winemaker Marc Gratz with his wife Hillary.

UW-Platteville to celebratge 2025 Homecoming in typical Pioneer style

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is gearing up for the 101st Homecoming, taking place Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2025, with this year’s theme celebrating all things Pioneer! The following are just some of the events to rope in students, alumni and the community to celebrate this festive time of year for the …

Bethel’s Marlow top BRAW educator

James Marlow, of Dodgeville, has received the 2025 Educator of the Year Award from the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin (BRAW).

Volunteers needed to build Driftless Trail near Spring Green

Driftless Area Land Conservancy, based in Dodgeville, is constructing a public-access, long distance hiking trail that will connect the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway, near Spring Green, with Governor Dodge and Blue Mound State Parks.

New staff members, enrollment increases, several generous donations heard at Barneveld School Board meeting

By John Dalton At Wednesday’s, September 10th Barneveld Regular School Board meeting, in her Building Report, Principal Heather Schmitz reported that Inservice was a success and gave a big shoutout to new and current staff with their enthusiasm in their instructional practices and positive climate and culture.

I-G board views water issue with Livingston w

A letter from the Village of Livingston received consideration by the Iowa-Grant School Board at their meeting last Wednesday.

Busy night for Dodgeville School Board

Work continues on preparing for an operational referendum for the Dodgeville School District once again.
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