New board members and staff, revised district calendar, and other Barneveld School Board news

By John Dalton The Barneveld School Board welcomed two new members on Wednesday at its regular monthly meeting. Marlea Knox and Daniel Mickelson are the newly elected board members. 2,397 voted for three seats in the spring election.

Southwest Tech Foundation completes property purchase

The Southwest Tech Foundation has completed purchase of the former site of the Iowa County Jail on the city’s north side. “We are anxious to see what they do with the property,” County Administrator Larry Bierke said.

Highland School Board approves extension with WARCO

The transportation needs for the Highland School District will be taken care of for the next five years.

Girls on the Run brings Empowerment Programming to Ridgeway/Dodgeville

For the first time in the council’s history, Girls on the Run programming will be offered at the Ridgeway Community Center.

Highland School Board discusses declining enrollment issues

The Highland School Board is one of many districts in Wisconsin who deal with enrollment numbers.

Annie Robinson sets 1500 mark

Dodge-Point’s Annie Robinson set a meet record in the 1500 and also won the 800 while twin sister Ellie won the 3200 as the girls track & field team took 6th in the McFarland Long blue Line invitational Friday that featured a lot of power.

Eagles get shutout win behind Thousand and 14 hits

Barneveld’s softball team had three big innings and mashed out 14 hits to take down Potosi/Cassville in Six Rivers softball Thursday.

Dodgers handle Potosi/Cassville 9-1

Sophomore left hander Caden Schneider and junior Boone Rickard combined for a strong pitching performance that sent Dodgeville over Potosi/Cassville in a non-conference baseball game Thursday.

Pecatonica shuts out Highland 4-0 in Six Rivers Conference

By John Dalton Both teams got six hits each, but only Pecatonica was able to get runners across the plate in Thursday’s 4-0 win over Highland.

Pointers handle Marshall, earn top seed

Seeding. That is what teams are concerned with at this point of the season and Sunday was the big reveal day that showed were the computer feels the teams should be for the post season.

Stone; Marian Elizabeth (Wearing)

Marian Elizabeth (Wearing) Stone; age 98 years, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Evergreen Manor in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin on June 7, 1926, to parents Garnet and Ann (Gardner) Wearing.

McCoy, Kilian "Kelly" Patrick

Kilian "Kelly" Patrick McCoy passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Froedtert SICU Mikwaukee, WI March 16, 2025.

Karnopp, Raymond L. “Ray”

Raymond L. “Ray” Karnopp, age 90, of Dodgeville, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Sienna Crest in Dodgeville surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 10, 1934, in Boscobel, the son of Bernard and Clara (Smith) Karnopp. Ray graduated from Gays Mills …

Moen Sr., Donald (Don) Ernest

Donald (Don) Ernest Moen Sr., age 82, of Rewey, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 21, 2025, at his home.

Laufenberg, George Martin

George Martin Laufenberg, age 83, of Dodgeville, died peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. George was born to Ray and Mary Laufenberg (McGill) on November 12, 1941.
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