Threats to officers lands Mineral Point man in jail
A Mineral Point man was arrested last week after threatening law enforcement officers, going so far as to mention murder.
Porteous sentenced to jail for drug and neglect of a child charges
A former Cobb woman, 49-year-old Julie Porteous, was sentenced to twelve months of conditional jail with Huber in the Iowa County Jail, and a nine-year Wisconsin State Prison sentence (4 years initial confinement, 5 years extended supervision), which was imposed/stayed, for Felony possession with intent to deliver Fentanyl and a …
Meeting dates set for Iowa-Grant School Board
If you plan to attend or watch on zoom the Iowa-Grant School Board meetings in the future you can fill in the dates for next year.
41 years later: Barneveld Memorial Park a reality
By John Dalton On Sunday, June 8th, it marked the anniversary of the 1984 F5 tornado that tore through Barneveld, Wisconsin, 41 years ago, destroying most of the city in under three minutes.
Recognitions, election of board officers, many items approved at Barneveld School Board Meeting
By John Dalton It was a busy Barneveld School Board meeting last Wednesday, May 7th. First there was the recognition of several deserving individuals concerning Staff Appreciation Week.
Dodgers hoping to break the CC habit soon
It is a habit the Dodgeville baseball team wants to break as soon as possible.
Waterloo no match for Pointers as they advance to WIAA Division 4 state tournament with game today
Pack your bags because the Mineral Point softball team is traveling to the WIAA State Tournament.
Dodgers give Hillmen their first SWC loss
Nathan Johnson shut down Platteville Friday to give the Hillmen their first SWC loss of the season.
Eagles mound crew shuts out A/BH
A trio of Barneveld pitchers combined to strike out 13 of the 15 outs needed in a 16-0 five inning win over Argyle/Black Hawk in a Six Rivers game Monday.
Mineral Point’s Tuttle tosses shutout win over Southwestern
Aida Tuttle had a game to remember for the Mineral Point softball team in a 10-0 win over Southwestern Thursday.
Finkelmeyer, Dorothy Ann (Unger)
Dorothy Ann (Unger) Finkelmeyer died peacefully on May 27, 2025, at her home in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Dorothy was born on June 15, 1937, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the daughter and oldest child of John ("Jack") and Gladys (Ellery) Unger. Dorothy lived her entire childhood in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Rideout, Howard R. “Howie”
Howard R. “Howie” Rideout, age 91, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 peacefully with family by his side.
Rickard, Penny A. (Watters)
Penny A. (Watters) Rickard, age 76, of Linden, sadly passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dodgeville on August 6, 1948, to Catherine (Rule) and Richard Watters. Penny grew up in Mineral Point and graduated high school in 1966. A few …
Hetzel, Mark
Mark Hetzel, 77, of Hastings, MN died May 22, 2025 at home surrounded by his family, after a short illness.
