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Hottmann is active in community

Dear Editor, We have all met them: the people who LOVE their communities. We see them all the time: active in the community, volunteering their time and talents, promoting their community to others, wanting to make changes to make things better for all. Some of these people work quietly and …

Non-Partisanship is no more

Dear Editor, Early in my education, I learned the purpose of the three branches of government, which were reaffirmed in high school, college and beyond.

Anyone have a house for sale in Dodgeville?

Dear Editor, Anyone have a house for sale in Dodgeville? But it's gotta be quick: I live outside the city so I want to buy a house and move to Dodgeville in time to vote for Barry Hottmann for mayor on April 2.

This week is National Public School week

Dear Editor, Wisconsin's public schools are the backbone of our communities - providing education, support, and a sense of belonging to our children. As a community, it is our responsibility to ensure that our public schools receive the support and resources they need to thrive.

Abortion, destroyer of peace

Dear Editor, On February 3, 1994, the late St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, India spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington D.C. Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

Reductions in state aid leave taxpayers with few choices

Dear Editor; As Barneveld and many other area communities head toward referenda to raise their levy limits for operational expenses, many residents might be asking themselves, ‘Do I want to vote for something that will raise my taxes?’

Mike Olson would get my vote

Dear editor, I’m writing in support of Mike Olson’s bid for mayor of Dodgeville. He and I have been friends for decades and because I come from a family of public servants--my grandpa was a businessman turned congressman from Northern California and my father was a history professor turned intelligence …

Border control

Dear Editor; There is no doubt that we need to do something about the large number of migrants crossing our southern border. In fact, Republican representatives in the house have said it is SO important an issue that they would not even consider the latest National Security funding bill unless …

Democracy or Trump?

Dear Editor, That’s on the ballot in 2024 Listen & learn what Trump is saying

I will vote against

Dear Editor, In Senator Marklein's recent newsletter, he cites two questions that will be on the November ballot.

Why is Barry Hottmann a good fit for mayor?

Dear Editor, Barry and I attended graduate school together at UW-Eau Claire. We became good friends during this time working on several class projects together. Unfortunately, we don't see each other much anymore as I am still in Eau Claire. However, I wanted to take this opportunity to give the …

What does Bloomfield Prairie mean to you?

Dear Editor, Looking for a place to hike, snowshoe (if we had snow!), picnic, fish, hunt, explore, and view native prairie plants? Hoping to see and listen to grassland birds like the upland sandpiper, meadowlarks and bobolinks? Iowa County currently offers a rare space to do all these things. Bloomfield …

What have Republicans done?

Dear Editor, It's confusing today to understand all we read or hear in the news. However, it's important when voting, to look for decency and honesty in those who represent us. In recent years, Republicans have done nothing to help ordinary people. Their tax cuts have mainly benefited multi-millionaires and …

Immigration has slowed

Dear Editor, In regard to the recent letter complaining about the so called illegal immigration crisis, I'd like to point out that immigration has actually slowed in recent years. The undocumented population peaked over fifteen years ago in 2007.

Wind Energy projects and Town of Mineral Point

Dear Editor, Last week many Town of Mineral Point residents received information from The Long View Alliance WI in the mail regarding wind turbine projects and health and safety wind licensing ordinances. I urge these residents to consider all the information presented on the health and safety ordinance and respond …
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