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.
Smith, Francis John “Smitty”
Francis John “Smitty” Smith, 84 of Mineral Point passed away Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at home surrounded by his family, due to congestive heart failure and complications following surgery.
Hugill, Joanne Irene (Meuer)
Joanne Irene (Meuer) Hugill, 88, of Livingston, Wisconsin, passed away on May 1, 2025, at Upland Hills Hospital in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family.
Konkol, Dorothea Steppler
Dorothea Steppler Konkol November 6, 1927 – April 29, 2025
Byrne, Hubert Francis
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Hubert Francis Byrne. "Huey," departed this world just three days shy of his 81st birthday. Huey was born on May 5, 1944, raised in the small town of Mineral Point, Wisconsin. There, he developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of his …
