NEWS
Contest for Mayor in City of Dodgeville, candidates for other positions also file
The City of Dodgeville has three candidates for the Mayoral position which is currently held by Todd Novak.
Upland Hills Health celebrates 50 years of caring
Upland Hills Health will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024. Plans are already in place to mark this milestone with events throughout the coming year. “Our 50th year is the perfect time to show our appreciation to members of our communities for trusting us with their health and wellness and …
Father’s love evident in 70-year-old dollhouse
By Kenyon Bennett Although Christmas has passed, a treasured yuletide gift can take on a life of its own and …
Toy drive ensures presents under the tree
By Mary Glindinning The song says once you pass toyland’s borders, you can’t ever return again. But just because you’re …
Iowa-Grant school board starts collaboration discussion with Highland
Two area school districts are exploring the concept of collaborating to provide more accessibility to programs for students and staff.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin receives food shortage help
For the seventh year in a row, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods have joined forces to help end hunger across the United States.
Mineral Point’s Tom Steger among TDS Most Valuable Educator nominees
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) recently congratulated the many deserving nominees for its inaugural Most Valuable Educator Award, which honors a person working in Wisconsin schools making a difference in the lives of students and their community.
Two men found guilty of poisoning Dodgeville woman
Both Aric Way and his son Philip Schmidt-Way were found guilty late Monday of poisoning and killing Diana Way at her rural home in Iowa County on July 19th, 2021. The victim was their mother and grandmother, respectively.
Crash causes death of Blanchardville man Tuesday
A 54 year old Blanchardville man is facing a charge of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle following a fatal accident near Blanchardville Tuesday morning.
Physical abuse of child investigation on going at Iowa-Grant
Iowa-Grant District Administrator Michael Shimshak and Iowa County Sheriff Michael Peterson have issued a joint statement about an ongoing investigation at the I-G EMS/Middle School.
Mineral Point Schools dedicate gymnasium as the “Scott Schmitz Community Gym”
“Blessed to be a Pointer.” These were the words spoken multiple times by Scott Schmitz during the naming ceremony in his honor.
City of Dodgeville takes ownership of Army Reserve Center
At its regular meeting Tuesday night, the city of Dodgeville was notified this week that the US Government is officially handing over the former Armory Reserve Center on Leffler Street to the city. The reserve center has been vacant since 2021. The city owns the property and entered into a …
2024 Budget Approved for City of Dodgeville
By John Dalton As expected the Dodgeville City Council approved the 2024 Budget and Setting the Tax Levy at its last meeting on Tuesday, November 21st. Interested parties can review the detailed budget by going to dodgevillewi.gov/council. The tax levy approved was $3,532,322 which is levied against the taxable property …
Father, son murder trial wraps up second day
By John Dalton A father and son charged with poisoning and killing a Dodgeville woman are in court this week at the Iowa County Courthouse in Dodgeville. Two days of what's scheduled to be an eight-day trial for father Aric Way and his son Philip Schmidt-Way wrapped up for the …
