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.
New Voice. New Vision. Lisa White Announces Bid For Election to State Senate
Lisa White announced her campaign for the 17th Senate District while vowing to restore fairness in government and fight for workers and families across the district.
Gruber enters race for 51st assembly seat w
Ben Gruber, Arena, announced his candidacy for Assembly District 51.
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.
Pointers lead girls Sectional qualifiers, Dodgers, IGH, Pec/Argyle also advance some
Mineral Point qualified 8 of 10 girls for Sectional competition next week as the result of the Regional held on the Pointer mats Friday night.
Dodger boys knock off Lancaster, Crubaugh-Lockard hits 1000 points
By John Dalton In a critical Southwest Conference showdown Thursday night, Dodgeville avenged an earlier one-point loss at home, but this time the Dodgers put a complete game together and defeated Lancaster on the road 77-65 in a game that saw two seniors join the 1000-point club.
Pointer boys cruise over Johnson Creek
By John Dalton In a Saturday matinee game at Mineral Point, the Pointers led from start-to-finish and won with ease in a non-conference game 76-53 over Johnson Creek.
Hirsch, Michael John "Stick"
Hollandale - Michael John "Stick" Hirsch, age 69 passed away February 22, 2026. Born July 1, 1956 to Keith & Evalyn (Cooley) Hirsch.
Towsley, Brenda S.
Brenda S. Towsley, age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 19, 2026, at Edenbrook in Platteville. She was born on May 6, 1964, the daughter of Kenneth and Charlotte (Pierce) Burton.
Coogan, Steven (“Coogie”) J.
Steven (“Coogie”) J. Coogan, age 68, of Cottage Grove, WI passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at UW Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Coogie was born on December 1, 1957, the son of Raymond and Nancy (Biddick) Coogan. He graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1976. On …
Price, Louise Ellen (Wilson)
Louise Ellen (Wilson) Price age 81 of Whitewater / Dodgeville passed away on February 12th, 2026, in the home she adored while being hugged and loved on her journey to heaven by her entire immediate family. Louise was born on September 27th, 1944, to her loving parents, Dr James and …
