On Monday May 11th, we had 17 people to play Horse and Pepper at Hidden Valley. 1st went to Jim Parish with a 260. 2nd went to Jack Hughes with a 256. 3rd went to Florence Day with a 247. 4th was a tie between Karen Parish and Ron Evans with a 236. The door Prize went to Cheryl Bjorge.
On Wednesday May 13th, we had 14 people to play Horse and Pepper at Hidden Valley. 1st went to Eudelma Olson with a 257. 2nd went to Connie Harker with a 238. 3rd went to Cheryl Bjorge with a 220. 4th went to Joanne Mast with a 217. The door prize went to Joan Millard.
We hold our monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
We would also like to remind everyone that on Mondays and Wednesdays we play Hand and Foot at 10 a.m., and Horse and Pepper at 1 p.m. All seniors from the area are welcome to join us for either or both games.
We once again wish our sick members a speedy recovery and hope they will be back with us soon.
Ridgeway – Bruce Paull – 608-341-8443
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May, and this year that is May 25th. Memorial Day is set aside to remember, mourn, and honor the military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces. Local Veteran organizations put flags on the graves in the cemeteries. If you take time to wander around in a cemetery and read some memorial stones, it can make you appreciate that you are able to observe. They gave their time and lives for our country to be safe. Say a prayer!
The Beckett-Kurth American Legion Post 257 will have a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25th, at 11:00. The Depot will be open until the crowd leaves. Inside, you will have access to information about the Veterans from Ridgeway. Shyanne made a great list, which you can check on your family’s military service. I also made a separate log of information that I had access to from a scrapbook of community information. Village of Ridgeway Memorial Brick order forms will be available. A quote for the day: “Lest We Forget” or it should not be forgotten
The Ridgeway Town Board passed a Data Center Moratorium. This had to be done because the Township of Ridgeway has an active Comprehensive Plan. This means that guidelines need to be set with this new potential for development. Melody, Town Treasurer, reported and then discussed another electronics collection option for the residents of Ridgeway Township this fall. The Clean Sweep day was smooth, and many thanks to the Bender family, who always make this so successful. Staying clean for them was not an option. The loose nails and hardware in the parking lot were a concern. Could I suggest putting small hardware into a Hi-C juice jug or seeking out something that can be a collection device? Your cooperation would be appreciated.
Folklore Village will be having an open mic on Tuesday, June 9th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a special night and part of Tuesday Folk School. If you have something you want to share and or practice in front of a receptive group, this is your chance. You are welcome to present storytelling with poetry or just a story. Music is always welcome, and with the recitals and contests that have happened, your sharing would be appreciated for sure.
Folklore Village has many opportunities for you to join in, enjoy, and engage with. Folk School Weekends do need you to sign up early because the instructors are local and need time to prepare materials and such. These are classes such as Blacksmithing and Flavors of Bagels. Greg, Matt, and Michelle are the best in the trade they love. Folklore Village has some scholarships available.
The Hidden Valley Church wants us to remember to be kind. The suggestions for the month have been family, teachers, neighbors, a stranger or two, and not to forget yourselves. That can be simple if we allow that to happen. Volunteer drivers for ADRC and SWCAP can accomplish all of the above, “be kind.” When you drive someone, they belong to a family, which is somebody’s neighbor and teacher. They could be a stranger, but so happy to make a friend who volunteers. Did you know that being nice to others is being kind to yourself because you are appreciated?
The Iowa County Health Department has released the 2025 Annual Report. Public Health is many times not noticed. It is amazing the advice and services the Health Department offers from prenatal, infants, moms, the elderly, and in the schools. Contact tracing for multiple issues. Some ask why the hantavirus was such a concern. It could be because the death rate after infection was at one time 40%. COVID-19, it is said, was roughly 0.16%. Having and using a vaccine does make a difference in mortality rates.
The water testing lab at the Iowa County Health Department this year has found that one of four private wells was contaminated with bacteria. The wells had no rhyme or pattern except that it is water from underground and in private wells.
For the great news, the Iowa County Dispatch Center and Health Department report the lowest number of falls in Iowa County since June 2022. The hope is that it will continue to give relief to the EMT squads.
It was said that crime rates were down on Mothers Day because moms were spending time with family. Going to church on that Sunday was eerie. Driving on 18/151 and looking in the rear view mirror, then looking forward, with sightline for a mile, in both directions, nothing! We met very few cars going in the opposite direction. I did point it out to my Passenger Princess (Donna), and that is when I realized the phenomenon is real and why!
Livingston – Londie Grothjan – 781-789-6286
As Memorial Day weekend is upon us, let us remember the words of President Ronald Reagan, who said, “They gave up two lives: the one they were living and the one they would have lived.” Let us remember, so that we do not repeat, and that those who have gone before us will not have died in vain.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars in Montfort will host Memorial Day services Monday, May 25, at 10 a.m. at Rock Church Cemetery in Livingston.
The service will be held at the gravesite of Gary Peat, located in Section 4, Row 4.
Community members are invited to arrive early for coffee and donuts, which will be served beginning at 9:15 a.m. in front of Rock Church prior to the ceremony.
The event is organized in partnership with the Rock Church Memorial Society.
There is an opportunity to help get the Livingston Community Garden ready this Sunday, May 24 at 12 pm. Join others in the community to plant the garden located behind the Friendly Place.
Livingston Village wide garage sales will take place June 25-27.
Please pick up a registration form at the Friendly Place or Community First Bank to get on the official map. The Iowa-Grant School District is excited to announce this year’s Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Emperor’s New Clothes. Open to all Iowa-Grant students entering kindergarten through 8th grade, this fun-filled summer theater opportunity will run August 3-7, culminating in performances at 6 p.m. Friday, August 7, and 10 a.m. Saturday, August 8. Participation is free, but spots are limited and registration is first come, first served. New this year, BUSING pickup locations will be available in Livingston, Rewey, Linden, Cobb, and Montfort. Students must be available for the full week of rehearsals. For more information, contact Ms. Breuer at jbreuer@igs.k12.wi.us or Mrs. Mayne at hmayne@igs.k12.wi.us
The Iowa County Cancer Coalition will have a Brat Stand and Bake Sale on Tuesdays: June 2, July 7, and August 4 from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 101 W. Main Street in Cobb across from Royal Bank. Come out and support this cause.
The Livingston Public Library invites families to attend its last Storytime for the spring series, Thursday, May 21, at 10 a.m. Children can enjoy stories and activities themed around the season. All are welcome to join these fun and engaging mornings at the library. Summer storytime will resume on June 11.
Summer Reading Kick-off will be Saturday, June 6. We have a full program of events for patrons on Wednesdays this summer. Summer Storytime will kick-off on June 11. The Library is accepting donations of new toys and books that can be used as summer reading prizes. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please contact the library at 608-943-6801 or email Igrothjan@swls.org.
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Rewey – Elaine Bunker – 608-943-6625
Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day. The day we are honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Memorial Day services will be held in various places. Check out the one near you.
On Saturday, May 23 the Iowa- Grant Class of 2026 will graduate at 1:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Noah Lange is the Valedictorian and Will Fulton the Salutatorian. Congratulations to all the graduates. The class motto is “Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone.” Wishing you all a successful future.
Do any of you readers have any idea where Rudy the traveling pig for 70 year olds is?
Deepest sympathy os extended to the family of Thomas Argall, 80 of Muscoda. He passed on May 10 with visitation on May 16. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery in Mineral Point. He is survived by his wife Lois, children Steven (Jo Dee) of Lancaster and daughter Angela (Phil Schneider), stepdaughters Martina and Nadia Steger of Las Vegas; brother Richard (Barb) Argall of Platteville and five grandchildren. Tom was raised on his family farm west of Mifflin with his three brothers and one sister. He worked in the agriculture world and was a true salesman in many areas. He will be missed by family and friends.
Bob Day is having a birthday on May 27. He will be 88 and would enjoy cards from his friends. He and Pam live at 850 Cook-McFall Road Rewey, WI 53580.
Birthday Wishes: 21-Graham Brown, David Biddick; 22-Braelyn Nodolf, Brenda Orth, Mya McCarthy; 24-Brooklyn Barth; 26-Payton Simon; 27-Stella Barth-Moore, Bob Day, Jeff Bunker, August McFall; 28-Angie Hahn, Colleen Zimmerman.
Anniversaries: 22-James and Alicia Milestone; 23-Richard and Brenda Williams, Iowa-Grant Lions Club 29 years; 24-Mike and Carrie Frischmann, Shane and Kim McPeak; 25-Kevin and Colleen Zimmerman; 28-John and Cheryl Lee.
This week’s remarkable group is the Iowa-Grant Lions Club that has been up and running for 29 years on May 23. They give back to the Iowa- Grant community in so many different ways. They have very faithful workers who work and prepare delicious food at Jenkins Field in Livingston during baseball and softball games in the spring and summer – and during other community events. They are greatly appreciated by all the hungry children and adults. Our Iowa-Grant Panthers say thanks for being here for us. Also, thanks to Jack and Donna Jenkins and all the people who made Jenkins Field “Our Field of Dreams” in Livingston.
Linden – Linda Nichols – 608-574-2641
Linda’s Corner Iowa-Grant High School graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the high school. Congratulations to all the graduating Seniors. Best of luck in your future endeavors!
Our Village of Linden graduates are Jaxon Busse from Iowa-Grant High School and Hunter Stevens from Mount Horeb High School.
Our sincere condolences to Jeff and Brenda Leonard and the family of Jeff’s brother, Thomas (Cubby) Leonard who passed away on April 23, 2026 at the age of 70. He lived in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia and was formerly of Highland. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026 from noon to 4:00 pm at the Dodger Bowl in Dodgeville, WI.
Bailey (Lindner) Upmann received her long white coat in a Graduation Recognition dinner on May 12, 2026. Bailey graduated as a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the Mississippi State University, Meridian, Mississippi on May 13, 2026. Traveling to Mississippi to join Bailey and her husband, Acca to celebrate her graduation were: Dennis Lindner and Maria Wineski, Caden Lindner, Sue Lindner, Don and Kathy Lindner, Michelle and Sloane Hildreth and Todd and Stacey Upmann. Congratulations Bailey on this wonderful accomplishment!
Ron and Tammy (Rickard) Cullen had a busy weekend with their two, daughters graduation ceremonies. Allyson Cullen graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stout and she will be a school counselor at the Mount Horeb School District. Emma Cullen received her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. Congratulations Allyson and Emma!
Memorial Day Services will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026. Linden American Legion Post 493 members, please meet at the Legion hall at 8:00 am to depart to the cemeteries. First stop will be at Mifflin 9:00 am; Cobb Cemetery, 9:45 am;
Edmund Bethlehem, 10:30 am and Linden, 11:00 am. Flag Etiquette: When the American Flag passes: Stand up. Remove your hat. Place your right hand over your heart. Stop any conversation you are having. Note: It is not necessary to salute every American Flag that passes in a parade. If it is carried by an honor guard or in a group with other flags, stand up and salute (veterans) or pay respect to the Flag. Do not salute small hand-held flags carried by parade attendees and participants. Teach children to respect our nation’s Flag. If they are given a small Flag, please do not throw it on the ground or the street.
Happy Birthday: 5/22-Allyson Cullen, Rita Zimmerman; 5/24-Ty Rogers; 5/25-Riellyn Cartwright, Paige Wolf; 5/27-Taylor Busse; 5/29- Errin Vivian; 5/30-Ayrow Speth; 5/31-Jackie Caygill.
Happy Anniversary: 5/26-Tim and Jill Hughes; 5/28-Bob and Sarah Brindley, Aaron and Hannah Edge;5/29-Pat and Ann Ripp.
The Linden Masonic Lodge 206 , 618 Main Street, Linden will hold their monthly breakfast, Sunday, May 31, 2026, serving from 8:00 until noon. Come enjoy a great breakfast, with the BEST pancakes around, all you can eat pancakes, your choice of eggs, sausage patty, coffee or milk. Dine in or Carry Out. This breakfast will be our last breakfast of the season and will benefit the Iowa-Grant Foundation. Be sure to come out to enjoy a great breakfast and support a great cause! We welcome you back in September!
Mark your calendars and save the dates for the 2026 Iowa County Cancer Coalition Brat Stand and Bake Sales. Help kick-off these fundraisers events on Tuesdays, June 2-July 7-August 4. The stand will be open from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. It will be held in Cobb across from the Royal Bank. Enjoy all the fixings and delicious selection of homemade baked goods. Come support this great cause!