Dodgers girls take down Prairie

It was a rough one but a good one for the Dodgeville girls basketball team Friday.

Thompson found not competent to stand trial in Iowa County Court

23-year-old Gavin Thompson, the man accused of killing a 67-year-old Dodgeville woman, Dorinda Segebrecht, in July of 2025, was found not competent to stand trial during a court hearing held Friday, December 12 in Iowa County Court.

Barneveld School Board celebrates 4-star state rating, academic gains, and approves future calendars

By John Dalton At the Barneveld Regular School Board meeting on December 10th, in her Building Report, Principal Heather Schmitz recognized 19 students at the high school level at the end of Term 1 Achievement noting all met an Academic Award level determined by their term grade point averages.

Glarner Knights trip up Mineral Point

Nolan Julseth buried five three pointers, finished with 26 points and led New Glarus over Mineral Point,77-64, in non-conference play Monday.

Panthers make 14 threes in win over Boscobel

It was 24 years ago that the Iowa-Grant boys basketball team began the season 3-0.

Late free throws send Arrows past Dodgers

The free throw line.... It can play with your head but good players find a way to stay the course.

Barneveld boys dominate in win over Highland

By John Dalton A late first half spurt in the last three minutes helped propel Barneveld to a 22-point halftime lead and their hot shooting continued in the second half as the Golden Eagles routed Highland Friday night 91-40 in a Six Rivers Conference contest held at Barneveld.

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly We received a renewal and note for a classmate of mine, Sherrie Zinck of Boscobel.

Politics of courage demanded

Dear Editor, We the people of the United States demand "Politics of Courage".

Safety and Affordability

Dear Editor, The tragic situation that was experienced this week in Mineral Point is a reminder that as times change we have to respond to those changes.

Cultivated meat research supported

Dear Editor, Politicians who care about animal welfare should support public funding for cultivated-meat research at the state and federal level.

Seeing Green

Dear Editor, 'Sustainability' almost seems to be a swear word these days.

A very special moment

by J. Patrick Reilly Some times one of life’s highlights is too good not to share.

Gross, Robert Francis

Robert Francis Gross, age 83, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. Robert was born on March 16, 1942 in Darlington, Wisconsin to Frank and Gertrude (McKillip) Gross. Bob served in the Army Reserves from 1962 to 1968.

Aide, Robert “Bob” James

Robert “Bob” James Aide, age 82, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, surrounded by his loving family.

Sorensen, Rodney Edwin

Rodney Edwin Sorensen, age 56 of Barneveld WI, passed away on Monday, December 8 at UW Hospital in Madison. His family was able to say goodbye knowing he was in the best care during his brief stay there. Rod was born on November 9, 1969 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to …

Nadler (Meuer), Victoria “Vicky” Lucille

Victoria “Vicky” Lucille Nadler (Meuer), age 78, of Dodgeville, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by family.

Smith, Charlotte Mitchell

Charlotte Mitchell Smith passed away suddenly on November 13, 2025. Charlotte was born in Cedar Falls, IA, to John and Eunice (MacInnis) Mitchell on October 12, 1947.

Olson, Michael F.

Michael F. Olson, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Leeds, IA on November 28, 2025.

Dodgers see Platteville hit their stride early

Dodgeville’s girls basketball team was matching SWC leading Platteville with intensity and hustle but what was missing was the scoring.