Highland board receives updates
The Highland school board handled routine matters and heard reports at their meeting last Wednesday.
County board approves 2026 budget
The Iowa County Board had no opposition to the budget it presented at a budget hearing last Wednesday.
Langreck offered county administrator contract
The Iowa County Board is expected to confirm the appointment of Clinton Langreck as the new county administrator.at a special meeting tonight.
Barneveld School Board has busy meeting
By John Dalton At its Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12th, in Reports, Principal Heather Schmitz told the Board that the 4k-5 and the ELA 6-12 Science Curriculum is up for review this year to include American Literature Play Reading,
Give Thanks and Give Back Locally This Holiday Season
As you reflect upon what you are thankful for this holiday season, hopefully some of the 2025 programs, services and events in Iowa County will come to mind.
Blackhawks roll over Blue Devils
River Valley’s girls basketball team had the start to the season that most teams dream about.
Arrows fly past Pointers
Going into Tuesday’s game the name Lexi Olmstead from Lancaster was virtually unknown.
Robinson, Engel, Christopher run well at 2025 State Cross Country Championships in Rapids
Dodgeville-Mineral Point junior Johnny Robinson, who has been running in the #1 spot all season, just missed the podium by two spots, placing 12th in the WIAA State Boys Cross Country Championships held in Wisconsin Rapids Saturday. His time was 16:22.
Gabe Engel, who has been running in the #2 …
Marshall advances with win over Pointers
Marshall brought their “A” game with them to Mineral Point Thursday and denied the Pointers the Division 3 Sectional finals.
St. Ambrose advances for first state trip with win over determined Vikings
The Vikings were right where they wanted to be Saturday night and that was competing for a berth in the WIAA state volleyball tournament,
Lowden, Carrie Anne (Esser)
Carrie Anne (Esser) Lowden, 44, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away on November 15th 2025 due to complications of a heart attack. She was born on August 16, 1981, and grew up in Highland Wisconsin before pursuing her education and building a remarkable life defined by love, laughter, and generosity.
Ploessl, Tricia Mary
Tricia Mary Ploessl, age 45 of Ridgeway, WI passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2025. She was surrounded by love, with prayers whispered over her and hands holding hers. In her final act of generosity, Tricia gave the gift of life through organ donation.
Ihm, Lorraine Beatrice (Amble)
Lorraine Beatrice (Amble) Ihm, 83, of Barneveld, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her family on November 19, 2025, after complications from hip surgery.
Williams, Sharon Louise (Cutler) Ortiz Phillips
Sharon Louise (Cutler) Ortiz Phillips Williams Oct. 26, 1937 – Nov. 17, 2025
