Dodgers defeat first place Platteville

By Grant Roh Dodgeville’s volleyball team took on a tough Platteville team Tuesday night who has sat at the top of the SWC standings for majority of the season.

All ages enjoy local & area news

In recognition of all the local and area publicity they do, In the Beginning Childcare and Learning Center of Dodgeville made a stop at the Dodgeville Chronicle office recently honoring the newspaper during National Newspaper Week with a sign that reads, “Thank you for keeping us informed”.

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly Saturday morning breakfast was a “Welcome home to Dave Stone” breakfast. We had to go close to where he lives (Klevenville) so we decided to make the trip to Gus’s Diner in Verona. Dave had been on a three month trip to the west coast to play …

Pointers come back to edge SW/ED in SWAL contest

Last Friday Night, the Mineral Point Football Team came from behind to defeat the Southwestern/East Dubuque (IL) Warcats 35-26, picking up their third SWAL win of the season.

Opinion

by J. Patrick Reilly Sometimes you realize you are not invincible. I found that out Sunday when I had a medical emergency that sent me to the hospital. I missed our final fall baseball game of the season and I really missed being there. But it could not be helped …

Check your Covid test

Dear Editor, Officials are warning everyone – don’t be alarmed if the tests you receive look like they’re expired. Is YOUR covid-19 test expired?

Support Dodgeville Schools

Dear Editor, We attended an informational meeting about the upcoming school referendum to support the operating budget of the Dodgeville School District. It was very informative and we encourage others to attend. We will be voting YES to this referendum.

Busy week for DP United soccer

Last Monday evening the D-P squad hosted Columbus. Despite the home team controlling the ball and field position for nearly the entire first half, excellent goalie play held the score to nil-nil at halftime.

Words have different meanings

Dear Editor, Do you know what you mean? Do others know what you mean? The meanings of some words have changed or have been added to over the years, some for the sake of modernity, some for the sake of agenda. But do you know what you mean?

A strong leader

Dear Editor, I don’t particularly care for Donald Trump but I plan to vote for him in November. I don’t pick a president because he/she gives me a warm-fuzzy feeling or makes me want to breakout into a chorus of “Kumbaya. If that were the case, Mister Rogers would have …

Freedom"s Choice 2.0

Dear Editor, Gregory Erickson is constantly writing opinions to this newspaper claiming that the Democratic Party is the party of censorship.

Referendum addresses needs

Dear Editor, Dodgeville area voters will soon be asked to approve a school operating referendum, and I'd like to share my thoughts.

We should be leading the way

Dear Editor, I was happy to read New Zealand's government has invested $6 million into cultivated-seafood research. For those who don't know, cultivated meat is grown from animal cells, without slaughter. It offers numerous potential animal welfare, environmental and public health benefits.

In praise of garage sales

Dear Editor, I held a three-day rummage sale last week and it reaffirmed my faith in my fellow men and women. In these politically turbulent times you might wonder about that, so here are my observations:

Reality - No concepts

Dear Editor, I recently had some local folks come to my door promoting a Democratic candidate. She proclaims (without a detailed plan) the same “Goals” as Kamala Harris.

Another Status Conference Set for Jaco

Shaun Jaco appeared in Iowa County Jail via Zoom from the Iowa County Jail and his attorney Nils Wyosnick also appeared via Zoom and asked Judge Matthew Allen for another Status Conference stating he still has no Discovery from the State. Judge Allen set a new Status Conference date for …

Silk Road Conference to explore foreign trade here November 8

The Dodger Bowl will have an international flavor November 8 when it provides the venue for the first ever Tri-State Silk Road Conference.

Narcan, Fentanyl test strips machines being planned for Arena and Dodgeville

By Bruce Paull The Iowa County Health and Human Services Committee met for the October meeting. Much of the meeting was spent on reviewing applications for funding from the Opioid Settlement Funding that was allocated to Iowa County to be given to qualifying requests for mental health, prevention, and recovery.

Area woman makes initial appearance for drug related charges

A Lancaster woman was in Iowa County Court on Tuesday, October 8th on several Felony drug charges. Kayci Hubl made her Initial Appearance in court with her Attorney Allison Markoski.

Muscoda woman makes initial appearance on drug charges

Michelle Olson (45) of Muscoda made her initial appearance in Iowa County Court on Tuesday, October 8th for Felony possession with intent to deliver Cocaine and Methamphetamine and Party to a Crime, Felony Bail Jumping, and two Misdemeanors for possession of drug paraphernalia.