Explanation on the DSD charter school
With the approaching referendum for the Dodgeville school district questions have been asked about the charter school.
Shimshak will give I-G more time as leader
During a special meeting of the board on Monday February 16, 2026, Michael Shimshak accepted an offer from the Iowa-Grant School District Board of Education to stay on one more year in his role as superintendent.
Council hears updates on UHH Campus, EMS funding challenges and Street Planning efforts
By John Dalton In Public Comment, Chester Small was asking about the new Upland Hills Health campus project, that being a senior living facility and the grant UHH just received for $2 million.
District needs will be addressed with referendum
“Keep it positive.” That was the message delivered by the Dodgeville School Board Monday as they discussed preparing for the April referendum vote. The board is asking approval to add $2.5 million for three years to the budget.
YES receives opioid settlement funding w
By Bruce Paull The Iowa County Health and Human Services Committee awarded $2,000 of Opioid Settlement Funds towards “Youth Emergency Services” recently.
Dodgeville Co-Op gymnasts win conference meet, set school team scoring mark, break 140
Dodgeville Co-Op gymnasts broke the school record again. This time at the SWC Conference meet, topping 140 for the first time.
Cardinals hold down Belmont
Highland sophomore Celia Oleson poured in 18 points to help ignite the Cardinals who rolled to a 46-28 win over Belmont in a Six Rivers West game Thursday.
Strong second half lets Panthers pull away
It was a typical Iowa-Grant and Highland non-conference battle Monday until the last two minutes of the first half.
Dodgers send Rochon, Peterson, Johnson to state
Dodgeville’s unbeaten 165 lb. wrestler Haakon Peterson, 120 lb. Shane Rochon and 144 lb. Nathan Johnson will represent the Dodgers at the WIAA State Wrestling Tournament February 26-28 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Five Iowa-Grant/Highland wrestlers head to D3 state
Five Iowa-Grant/Highland wrestlers made it in the top two at the Brookwood Sectional last Saturday and will represent their schools at the WIAA State Wrestling Individual Championships February 26-28 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Schmelzer, Rosemary
Rosemary Schmelzer, age 90, left us to be with dad on March 4, 2026. Rosemary Catherine Scullion was born July 30, 1935, the daughter of Emmett and Toots Scullion. She graduated from Highland High School in 1953 and was married to Jacob (Jake) Schmelzer on July 14th of that same …
Hughes, Todd
Todd Hughes, "Whoz", 52, of Mineral Point, WI, passed away on March 2nd 2026, after a battle with cancer.
Kitelinger, Cynthia "Cindy" Carol
Dodgeville - Cynthia "Cindy" Carol Kitelinger, age 66, of Dodgeville passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Butteris, Scott A.
Dodgeville - Scott A. Butteris, age 64, of Dodgeville passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, due to chronic kidney disease.
